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Withdrawal from International Organizations: U.S. Makes High-handed Move that Undermines Multilateral Cooperation
Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] The United States has furthered its “America First” policy, in which it prioritizes its own interests, by un...
January 10, 2026
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Mega Solar Power Projects: Strengthen Regulations to Suit Local Circumstances
Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] Solar power generation is a pillar of renewable energy for the realization of a decarbonized society. With s...
January 10, 2026
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Aircraft Collision at Haneda Airport: What Should be Done to Prevent a Chain of Human Errors?
Human error, believed to have caused an accident in which two aircraft collided with each other and burst into flames, has occurred in the past, so...
January 9, 2026
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Strengthening Export Restrictions: China’s Economic Coercion Toward Japan Is Unacceptable
It is China’s usual practice to unilaterally intensify coercive pressure and press the other party to make concessions because it does not act in a...
January 9, 2026
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Revitalizing Japanese Economy: Excessively Weak Yen Undermines National Strength / Firms Must Adopt Proactive Investment Mindset
Coming out of a long tunnel of stagnation, this New Year signals the start of change. The transformation of the Japanese economy cannot be achieved...
January 8, 2026
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Expansion of New NISA: Devise Ways to Build up Household Assets
It is now the third year since the management of the Nippon Individual Savings Account (NISA) investment program, in which gains on small investmen...
January 7, 2026
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Misconduct at Hamaoka Nuclear Plant: A Serious Situation Undermines Safety
The misconduct is a grave act of wrongdoing that could fundamentally overturn assessments over the safety of nuclear power plants. It surely raises...
January 7, 2026
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Multiparty Politics / Share Responsibility with Future Generations in Mind / Rebuilding Cooperation a Test for Diplomatic Skills
Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] An era of multiparty politics has fully arrived, with emerging parties gaining prominence and no single forc...
January 6, 2026
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Attack on Venezuela: Use of Military Force by U.S. Raises Deep Concern
Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] The U.S. military launched an attack on Venezuela, overthrowing the anti-U.S. administration. This aggressiv...
January 5, 2026
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Film Screenings Abroad: Leverage Popularity to Foster Understanding of Japan
Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] Japanese animation and films continue to attract attention overseas. It is hoped that this popularity will b...
January 5, 2026
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Global Economy in Turmoil: Prevent Free Trade System from Going Adrift / Risks to Financial Markets Must Be Heeded
The United States has always been the lead player in creating the order that has underpinned global economic prosperity. The current situation is t...
January 4, 2026
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World Order in Crisis: Counter Major Powers through Multilateral Cooperation / ‘Might Makes Right’ Will Become Source of Trouble
The White House in the U.S. capital of Washington has been a pitiful sight since last autumn.
...January 3, 2026
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Noto Earthquake 2 Yrs on: Recovery Efforts Urged to Take Population Decline into Account
It has been two years since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake struck on Jan. 1, 2024. In the four municipalities of the Okunoto area of Ishikawa Prefec...
January 2, 2026
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New Smartphone Law Takes Effect: Ensure Benefits for Users by Creating More Competition
Can competition in the smartphone app market be invigorated to benefit users? It is necessary to continue closely monitoring the market.
Th...
January 2, 2026
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Build Intellectual, Physical Strength, As Well As Communicative Power / Japan Should Move from Beneficiary to Shaper of World Order
The flames of war rage unabated. Even worse, the international order that followed World War II is on the brink of collapse.
Will major pow...
January 1, 2026
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