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My Number Cards for Health Insurance: How Long will This Confusing Situation Continue?
There are few policies to which the proverb “Haste makes waste” is so aptly applied. One such policy is the transition to the so-called My Number i...
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Africa Conference: Japan’s Investment and Support are Essential
With the rise of powers in Europe and the United States that put their own country first, support for Africa is on the decline. If the free trade s...
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Eel Regulation Proposal: How should Japan Respond to Demands for Resource Protection?
How should the resource of eels, which are part of Japan’s traditional food culture, be protected? As one of the world’s top consumers of eels, Jap...
August 20, 2025
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Support for Ukraine: European Unity Inhibits Rash Action by United States
A recurrence of the situation was narrowly avoided in which U.S. President Donald Trump, who is rushing to achieve success in his mediation diploma...
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China’s Anti-Japanese Propaganda: Does Beijing Want to Dampen Efforts to Repair Relations?
China is trying to stir up patriotic sentiment by emphasizing this year as the “80th anniversary of victory in the war of resistance against Japan....
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Lack of Sleep: Risk of Suffering from Illness Could Increase
Many people experience physical and mental discomfort due to sleep problems such as not sleeping deeply and waking up easily. A lack of sleep not o...
August 19, 2025
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Recognition of Palestine: Move Is Grave Warning Against Israel’s Inhumane Acts
France has announced that it will recognize Palestine as a state as early as September, and more countries are gradually moving toward aligning the...
August 18, 2025
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Tick-Borne Infections: Avoid Exposing Skin during Outdoor Activities
Tick bites that result in viral infections can occur not only while camping and during other outdoor activities in the mountains, but also while we...
August 18, 2025
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U.S.-Russia Summit: Ceasefire Impossible with Shortsighted Deals
Clearly, the idea that concessions could be drawn from Russian President Vladimir Putin by treating him well was naive, and it will not work.
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Fake-Police Scams: Investigators Never Ask for Money Transfers
Scams in which criminals pose as police officers and pretend to be investigating in order to steal cash from people have become rampant. This situa...
August 17, 2025
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GDP Increase / Impact of High U.S. Tariffs Mitigated for the Time Being
Although the impact of the high tariff policy of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has been limited, sluggish personal consumption due t...
August 16, 2025
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Anniversary of War’s End / Continue 80-Year Era of Peace for Next Generations
It has been 80 years since the end of World War II. Efforts must be strengthened to prevent memories of the catastrophe from fading, and the pledge...
August 16, 2025
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80 Years after End of WWII / Taking the Lead in Restoring Peace / Japan’s Ability to Chart Diplomatic Vision is Tested
Friday marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The national memorial service for the war dead is set to be held in Tokyo. It is hop...
August 15, 2025
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‘Ghost Fishing Gear’ Problem: Impact on Ecosystem Cannot be Left Unattended
Plastic fishing nets and ropes left behind in the sea threaten the lives of marine animals. There is also concern about the impact on vessels. Meas...
August 14, 2025
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Dismissal of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Chief: Reckless Exercise of Power Threatens to Undermine Reliability
The dismissal of a senior government official threatens the reliability of U.S. economic data and the country’s statistical system. U.S. President ...
August 14, 2025
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