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Political Pulse / Holistic Teaching in ‘A Country of Extraordinary Resilience’
When education is subjected to extreme situations, its true essence is revealed. The actions of t...
May 11, 2024
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National ‘Directive Authority’: Coordination between Central, Local Govts Essential during Disasters
Although the central and local governments are legally on an equal footing, local governments are...
May 8, 2024
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Phaseout of Coal-Fired Power Plants: Make Use of Japan-Originated Decarbonization Technology
There is a growing international trend of calls for the phaseout of coal-fired thermal power plan...
May 9, 2024
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Minamata Disease and Environment Ministry: Is Dialogue with Sufferers A Mere Formality?
The purpose of establishing the Environment Ministry was to prevent environmental pollution and p...
May 10, 2024
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Putin’s Government: Thwart Autocratic Rule That Will Continue for 5th Term
A victory for Putin's government in a war of aggression would leave a major stain on world histor...
May 8, 2024
Yomiuri Editorial
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Xi’s Foreign Trip: West Must Be Vigilant against China’s Attempt to Sow Division
With an eye on a possible prolonged confrontation with the United States, China may have sought ...
May 13, 2024
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Learning Terminals: Strain of Prioritizing Distribution at Schools Has Been Exposed
Prioritizing the distribution of digital devices to students can be said to have exposed the str...
May 13, 2024
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Minamata Disease and Environment Ministry: Is Dialogue with Sufferers A Mere Formality?
The purpose of establishing the Environment Ministry was to prevent environmental pollution and p...
May 10, 2024
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Obstruction of Election Campaigns: Don’t Misunderstand Freedom of Speech
Freedom of speech and free elections are important rights of the people guaranteed by the Constit...
May 10, 2024
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Phaseout of Coal-Fired Power Plants: Make Use of Japan-Originated Decarbonization Technology
There is a growing international trend of calls for the phaseout of coal-fired thermal power plan...
May 9, 2024
Political Pulse
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Political Pulse / Holistic Teaching in ‘A Country of Extraordinary Resilience’
When education is subjected to extreme situations, its true essence is revealed. The actions of t...
May 11, 2024
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Retiring amid Funds Scandal, Nikai Aims a Parting Shot at Kishida
“When you run for office, you are encouraged by many people. But when you quit, you have to make ...
May 4, 2024
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Pension System Flaw Keeps Part-Timers’ Pay Low; Govt Urged to Address ‘Annual Income Barriers’
Against the backdrop of a labor shortage, this year’s shunto spring wage negotiations saw a great...
April 27, 2024
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Disciplinary Action a Window into Power Struggle within the LDP
By carrying out large-scale disciplinary action against members involved in a large-scale politic...
April 20, 2024
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With Tech Breakthroughs on the Horizon, Startups Can Revitalize Japan
The Nikkei Stock Average has reached its highest level in 34 years, and the Bank of Japan has beg...
April 13, 2024
Insights Into The World
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What Place Is There for Religion in a Democracy?
Young Japanese people’s interest in thinking and religion is said to have been declining in recen...
May 10, 2024
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Transform Diet into Forum for Real Debate on Policy
Thirty years have passed since major political reforms took place in Japan in 1994, culminating i...
May 3, 2024
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Bigger Challenges Awaiting New Indonesia Leader
Indonesia’s Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has coasted to an overwhelming victory in his count...
April 12, 2024
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International Community Has Much to Learn from 10/7 Fiasco
On Sept. 29, 2023, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said, “[t]he Middle East r...
April 5, 2024
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ASEAN, Japan Should Grow Together as Equals
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is now thriving as the core of world economic ...
March 22, 2024
Cultural Viewpoints
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Beyond the Paper Screen / Homemaking on the Go Never Really Stops
It was a typical day in Oregon in mid-May: drizzles, clouds, five minutes of sunshine, drizzles a...
March 25, 2024
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Cultural Conundrums / What Follows ‘Batter Up!Pqx: Cultural Accommodation in Baseball Risk-Taking
The great thing about culture is that it’s everywhere. I am not a fan of baseball, but my spouse ...
March 10, 2024
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Beyond the Paper Screen / Navigating the Future of Work: Change, Creativity and Human Resilience
In my class, which is for students who are just starting their major in sociology and anthropology, ...
February 18, 2024
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Cultural Conundrums / Getting to Friendships: The Challenges of Context-driven Social Relationships
Friendships sustain us in life, keeping loneliness at bay and providing us with a chance to grow thr...
February 4, 2024
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A Joyful Paradox: Rethinking Play in the Modern World
By Sawa Kurotani / Special to The Japan News [posttime] JST, [postdate] I think I was about 10 ...
January 21, 2024
Outside Contributors
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Israel Trapped in Obsolete Mindset from 8 Decades Ago
Since the Islamist group Hamas attacked Israel and killed at least 1,200 of its citizens on Oct. 7 l...
February 24, 2024
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Pet Funerals Reveal Animistic Ethos in Japan
Undertakers specializing in pets are said to have grown their business in Japan in recent years. The...
January 31, 2024
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German Ambassador Von Goetze Explains Strong Ties With Japan; Democratic, Export-Oriented Nations Share Values, Interests
On the occasion of the signing of the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement between Japan and Ge...
January 31, 2024
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Fight Division, Pessimism With Trust Communication
Increasing division, heightened hostility, and a surge in conflicts are defining the current global ...
January 14, 2024
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Administrative Action against Nonlife Insurers: 4 Major Firms Showed Serious Disrespect for Laws, Regulations
Four major nonlife insurance companies have received administrative punishments simultaneously. The ...
December 28, 2023
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