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Film Screenings Abroad: Leverage Popularity to Foster Understanding of Japan
Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] Japanese animation and films continue to attract attention overseas. It is hoped that this popularity will b...
January 5, 2026
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Global Economy in Turmoil: Prevent Free Trade System from Going Adrift / Risks to Financial Markets Must Be Heeded
The United States has always been the lead player in creating the order that has underpinned global economic prosperity. The current situation is t...
January 4, 2026
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World Order in Crisis: Counter Major Powers through Multilateral Cooperation / ‘Might Makes Right’ Will Become Source of Trouble
The White House in the U.S. capital of Washington has been a pitiful sight since last autumn.
...January 3, 2026
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Noto Earthquake 2 Yrs on: Recovery Efforts Urged to Take Population Decline into Account
It has been two years since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake struck on Jan. 1, 2024. In the four municipalities of the Okunoto area of Ishikawa Prefec...
January 2, 2026
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New Smartphone Law Takes Effect: Ensure Benefits for Users by Creating More Competition
Can competition in the smartphone app market be invigorated to benefit users? It is necessary to continue closely monitoring the market.
Th...
January 2, 2026
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Build Intellectual, Physical Strength, As Well As Communicative Power / Japan Should Move from Beneficiary to Shaper of World Order
The flames of war rage unabated. Even worse, the international order that followed World War II is on the brink of collapse.
Will major pow...
January 1, 2026
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Elderly People Living Alone: What Should be Done to Ensure Living with Peace of Mind until the End?
An increasing number of elderly people are living alone, without relatives or acquaintances to rely on in times of need. The central and local gove...
December 30, 2025
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China’s Military Exercises: Outrageous Acts Escalate Tensions in Taiwan Strait
China, which has been intensifying its opposition to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Diet response regarding a possible Taiwan contingency, has beg...
December 30, 2025
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Social Security Reform: Government Must Seek Understanding for Medical Spending Cuts
Specific plans have at last been finalized regarding two focal issues in social security system reform. To curb ever-rising medical expenditures, a...
December 29, 2025
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United States and Latin America: Washington Should Not Escalate Tensions with Blatant Intervention
The United States regards Latin America as being within its sphere of influence and has repeatedly engaged in military intimidation and election in...
December 29, 2025
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Electoral Reform: It Is Crucial to Emphasize Political Stability
Excessive emphasis has been placed on the equal value of votes, causing distortions to emerge in the electoral systems for both Diet chambers. Poli...
December 28, 2025
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Consumption Tax Delinquency: Businesses’ Unauthorized Use for Other Purposes Is Unacceptable
Consumption tax delinquency has been on the rise. If this tax, which is the closest to the people, is not paid properly, that undermines the princi...
December 28, 2025
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Fiscal 2026 Budget Proposal: Govt Must Make Every Effort To Gain Market Confidence
To strengthen the economy, fiscal policy must also undergo reform. With the full-fledged arrival of an “economy with positive interest rates,” the ...
December 27, 2025
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Peace in Gaza: Leaving Ceasefire Initiatives to U.S., Israel Is Dangerous
In the Palestinian territory of Gaza, attacks continue unabated even after Israel and the Islamist group Hamas agreed to a ceasefire, leaving resid...
December 27, 2025
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Revision of Medical Service Fees: Promote Steady Wage Increases for Medical Personnel
Wages for nurses, pharmacists and other medical personnel have not been as high as those for workers at businesses in general, where there is a tre...
December 26, 2025
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