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Measures Against Passive Smoking: The Times Call for Stronger Regulations
Everyone is surely now aware of the harm caused by passive smoking, in which you inhale the smoke produced by another person’s cigarette. Yet, one ...
February 14, 2026
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Taiwan Chipmaker’s New Factory: Utilize Advanced Products to Boost Japan’s Competitiveness
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world’s largest contract chipmaker, has decided to produce chips in Japan that are close to being the m...
February 13, 2026
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Medal Haul: Young Japanese Athletes Are Lively; Veterans Shine at Olympics
Japanese athletes have given lively performances and won medals one after another at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Their willingness to take ...
February 13, 2026
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Flu Cases Surging Again: Infection Can Also Be Prevented by Humidifying Indoor Spaces
The number of flu patients has spiked again, reaching an alert level for the second time since November....
February 12, 2026
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Deep-Sea Rare Earth Mining: Major Step toward Breaking Free from Dependence on China
It is disconcerting to be dependent on China for critical resources essential to high-tech products. A significant step forward was recently taken in ...
February 12, 2026
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Takaichi and Financial Markets: Maintaining Confidence is Crucial for Stable Government
For Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to maintain stable governance, it is crucial to sustain the confidence of financial markets. Given that Takaichi ...
February 11, 2026
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Double Elections in Osaka Pref.: Victories Cannot be Seen as Gaining Public Support for Metropolis Plan
Even if the aim is to advance a long-cherished policy of the Japan Innovation Party, how would that be accomplished through holding gubernatorial o...
February 11, 2026
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Takaichi Cabinet Restarts: Self-Discipline Needed in Era of ‘One Strong, Many Weak’ / Policy Shifts Must Be Explained with Sincerity
Sunday’s House of Representatives election saw the Liberal Democratic Party achieve a landslide victory, securing its largest number of seats since th...
February 10, 2026
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LDP’s Landslide Victory: Takaichi Should Leverage Stable Base to Solve Issues / Aim to Rebuild Peace and Order
What exactly was going on with the Liberal Democratic Party for the past year and several months, when it suffered declining strength? The party’s ...
February 9, 2026
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General Election: Voters Need to Assess The Feasibility of Pledges
Just because many parties have pledged a consumption tax cut, does that mean that one really needs to be implemented? Do each party’s assertions tr...
February 8, 2026
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Fuji Media Holdings: Activist Shareholders Forced Firm to Make Difficult Decision
The standoff between Fuji Media Holdings, Inc. and activist shareholders demanding management reform has finally subsided.
...February 8, 2026
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U.S.-Russia Treaty Expires: Era of Unchecked Nuclear Proliferation Is Perilous
The New START Treaty — a nuclear disarmament framework between the United States and Russia that is formally known as the Treaty on Measures for th...
February 7, 2026
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Milano Olympics Start: Let Games Be a Festival of Peace That Overcomes Division
The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics have begun with the world order in turmoil amid unrelenting warfare. It is hoped that people will once more cons...
February 7, 2026
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Social Media and Disinformation: Risks Becoming More Serious with Evolution of Generative AI
The spread of disinformation and misinformation regarding the upcoming House of Representatives election continues unabated on social media.
...February 6, 2026
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Disruptions to Railway Operations: Delays in Resuming Services Could Cause Chaotic Situations
There have been a series of train service suspensions due to power supply and other problems. If railway operators take a long time to resume servi...
February 6, 2026
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