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Policy Speech: Translate Takaichi’s Zeal into Specific Policies
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s policy speech clearly conveyed her zeal for overcoming difficult issues with her own hands. The prime minister must...
February 21, 2026
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Traffic Enforcement: Revelations Suggest Police Lost Sight of Their Purpose
Isn’t the purpose of enforcement to maintain orderly traffic and prevent accidents from occurring? Boosting enforcement statistics through improper...
February 21, 2026
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Ex-ROK President Yoon Gets Life Sentence: Declaration of Martial Law without Cause Has Heavy Price
An extremely severe judicial ruling has been handed down to the former president who plunged South Korea into chaos and shocked the international c...
February 20, 2026
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Revision of Medical Service Fees: Make Use of Changes to Ensure Peace of Mind for Patients
The details of the latest revision to medical service fees — the compensation received by medical institutions for providing medical services — hav...
February 20, 2026
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Security Services Law Unconstitutional: Do Not Restrict Career Choices for People with Disabilities
It is unacceptable that people with disabilities are uniformly excluded from specific occupations. A legal provision contributing to this situation wa...
February 19, 2026
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2nd Takaichi Cabinet: The Time Has Come to Finalize and Implement Needed Policies
With a solid foundation — often described as “one-party dominance” — now in place, the administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has reached the...
February 19, 2026
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Riku-Ryu Pair Wins Gold Medal: Their Strong Bond Leads to Major Comeback Victory
Spontaneous applause erupted from the arena and teammates who were cheering on the pair shed tears. It was a breathtaking performance and comeback ...
February 18, 2026
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Japan’s Plan for Investment in U.S.: Aim for Mutual Development by Ensuring Profitability
The Japanese and U.S. governments have started final discussions about the content of the first round of projects under a plan for $550 billion (ab...
February 18, 2026
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Munich Security Conference: Japan Has Growing Role To Play in Rebuilding World Order
The Munich Security Conference in Germany highlighted the division between the United States, which has abandoned its role in maintaining order, an...
February 17, 2026
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Lackluster GDP Figure: Economic Vitality Won’t Return If Depreciation of Yen Goes Unaddressed
Persistent high prices are weighing on economic growth. To regain vitality through domestic demand, it is essential to correct the yen’s excessive ...
February 17, 2026
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Revitalization of Shipbuilding Industry: Counter Chinese, S. Korean Competitors through Technological Innovation
Can Japan’s shipbuilding industry launch a counteroffensive and regain its position, having been overshadowed by Chinese and South Korean competito...
February 16, 2026
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Sexual Abuse by Doctors: Despicable Acts that Betray Patient Trust
There is no end to incidents involving indecent acts committed by doctors and nurses against patients. Some of the victims are minors.
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Reform of Retrial System: Diet Must Thoroughly Discuss Remedies for Wrongful Convictions
The government has compiled a set of proposals for reforming the nation’s retrial system, which is intended to aid victims of false convictions by ...
February 15, 2026
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Food Banks: New System Should Help Support People’s Needs
While some people struggle with rising prices, a significant amount of food goes unsold and ends up being discarded. Efforts should be made to deve...
February 15, 2026
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New CRA Leader: Ogawa Should Quickly Present Party’s Vision for Future
How long will the members of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito remain separated in the House of Councillors? Won’t their loc...
February 14, 2026
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