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Policy Measures on Foreign Nationals: How Should Stricter Regulations and Coexistence Be Balanced?
With labor shortages accelerating, foreign workers have become indispensable to maintaining society. Most of them live their lives decently, but va...
February 2, 2026
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Criminal Charges against Iwaki Shinkumi: Clarify Alleged Involvement of Antisocial Forces
Iwaki Shinkumi not only allowed a huge volume of improper loans, but also strove to conceal its misconduct from investigative authorities. It must ...
February 2, 2026
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Next Federal Reserve Board Chair: Preserving Independence of Monetary Policy Is Vital Priority
U.S. President Donald Trump has been exerting an unprecedented level of pressure for interest rate cuts, jeopardizing the independence of the U.S. ...
February 1, 2026
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Investigation of Anonymous, Fluid Criminal Groups: Devise Ways to Quickly Respond to Diversifying Tactics
Criminal organizations whose members are connected via social media to make their activities difficult to track are diversifying their tactics even...
February 1, 2026
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Online Shopping: What Should be Done to Eliminate Malicious Businesses?
There is no end to the number of cases in which unsafe and poor-quality items, such as electrical appliances, are mixed in with other products sold...
January 31, 2026
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Prudential: Incredible Rampant Wrongdoing at Life Insurance Firm
It is nothing short of astonishing that many sales staff at a major life insurance company were involved in improper conduct. The Financial Service...
January 31, 2026
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Unusual Moves in China’s Military: Growing Danger Posed by ‘Xi’s Absolute Control’
Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] China has seen a spate of high-ranking military officials fall from grace. What on earth is happening? Insta...
January 30, 2026
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Shunto Spring Wage Talks Begin: Wage Increases a Fundamental Way to Fight High Prices
The fundamental approach to dealing with prolonged high prices is to move ahead with substantial wage increases. It is hoped that labor and managem...
January 30, 2026
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Nago Mayor Wins 3rd Term: Broaden Public Understanding of Base Relocation to Henoko
Intrusions into Japan’s territorial waters by China Coast Guard vessels around the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture have become the norm. Late...
January 29, 2026
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Board of Peace: U.N. is Indispensable for Gaza’s Reconstruction
In the Palestinian territory of Gaza, a ceasefire is barely being maintained, but a severe humanitarian crisis persists.
...January 29, 2026
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University of Tokyo Professor Arrested: Serious Lack of Ethical Sense, Failure of Institutional Governance
At the University of Tokyo, which leads Japanese research and education, arrests for corruption have been occurring. Just what is the state of gove...
January 28, 2026
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Start of Lower House Election Campaign: Discern Which Parties and Candidates Provide Persuasive Proposals
Will voters give a mandate to the Cabinet of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the new ruling coalition framework supporting her Cabinet? Or will t...
January 28, 2026
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Lower House Election Campaign Begins: Inward-Looking Discussions Are Not Sufficient
How can Japan ensure its peace and security amid the current international turmoil?
...January 27, 2026
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U.S. National Defense Strategy: Strength of Alliance Cannot Be Measured by Numbers Alone
It is commendable for the United States to prioritize deterrence against China, but using this as a pretext for demanding significant increases in ...
January 27, 2026
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Reviews of Foreign Investment in Japan: Utilize New Government Body to Prevent Leaks of Sensitive Technology
Preventing leaks of sensitive technology has become increasingly important for national security. The government must urgently expand and improve t...
January 26, 2026
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