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Japan Must Stand Up for the Rule of Law; Trump Steering U.S. Away from This Key Value
On Feb. 24, the three-year anniversary of the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a...
March 8, 2025
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As Voyeurism Plagues Sports, Devising Countermeasures Is Difficult
In the world of sports, there is a problem with female athletes being photographed with sexual in...
March 1, 2025
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Japan Suffered Weak Leadership near End of Its Golden Age
It was very characteristic of U.S. President Donald Trump when he said: “The golden age of Americ...
February 22, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence Pollutes Web with Fake Info;Bogus Images, Data Often More Convincing than Reality
When we think of “pollution,” it’s easy to imagine the natural environment. Microplastics are spr...
February 15, 2025
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Circumstances Favor Ishiba’s Political Survival For Now; Opposition Parties, LDP Rivals Await their Chance
When the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito lost its majority in last O...
February 8, 2025
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Europe is More Awake than Japan to Fiscal Risks; Govt Debt Has Become a ‘Boiling Frog’ Situation
Debates about fiscal policy in major developed countries reflect the politics and public opinion ...
February 1, 2025
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Year Of The Snake Holds Political Peril For Ishiba; Japan’s Prime Minister Heads Minority Ruling Party
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake. As snakes grow by shedding their ...
January 25, 2025
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Special Support Classes Help Both Students And Teachers; Recognizing And Meeting Diverse Needs A Vital Skill
Classrooms are filled with children with diverse characteristics. Some excel in academics, while ...
January 18, 2025
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Overseeing an Active Cyber Defense System is a Heavy Responsibility; Core Infrastructure Eyed for Protection
The government’s design for an “active cyber defense” system, which is aimed at preventing serio...
January 11, 2025
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Anticipation Rises For Nintendo’s Next Platform; Past Platforms Have Been Radically Innovative
Nintendo, the brilliantly idiosyncratic giant of the video game platform world, will reach a sign...
January 4, 2025
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Can a 1950s Prime Minister’s Approach Work Today? Ishiba, LDP Attempt Multilateral Political Dialogue
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is also president of the Liberal Democratic Party, is seeking ...
December 28, 2024
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Are Tourists Loving Japan’s Ancient Capital to Death? Kyoto Seeks Ways to Welcome Visitors Sustainably
Kyoto, one of Japan’s major tourist destinations, is suffering from overtourism amid booming inbo...
December 21, 2024
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China Will Benefit If Ishiba’s Ideals Strain U.S. Ties; No Longer On The Sidelines, PM Must Learn Realism
Shigeru Ishiba, whose Liberal Democratic Party suffered a disastrous defeat in the October genera...
December 14, 2024
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Japan Must Prepare To Host Deaflympics in 2025; Intl Sign Language Interpreters Especially Needed
Less than a year remains until the opening of the Tokyo Deaflympics, an international sports even...
December 7, 2024
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LDP’s Minority Govt Sets Stage For ‘3rd Pole Era’; Political History Suggests Instability Will Result
The political scene has undergone drastic change after the defeat of the ruling Liberal Democrati...
November 30, 2024
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