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Aerial Footage of Destroyer: Weak Base Security against Drone Infiltration Is Appalling
The Self-Defense Forces’ completely inadequate security, which allowed a drone to intrude into a...
May 14, 2024
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Abuse of Patients: Despicable Acts Take Advantage of People’s Weakness
Employees at hospitals and welfare facilities continue to abuse patients and residents at these i...
May 15, 2024
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Projection for Dementia Sufferers: Work to Keep Affected People Connected to Society
Dementia is a disease that anyone can get if they live long enough. It is hoped that a society wi...
May 16, 2024
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Arrests over Election Obstruction: Diet Should Deepen Discussions to Prevent Reoccurrence
Stump speeches during election campaigns are important opportunities for candidates to express t...
May 18, 2024
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Illegal Immigration in Britain: Seek Solution through Cooperation with International Organizations
Britain seems to be in deepening anguish as it struggles between its sense of responsibility to p...
May 17, 2024
Yomiuri Editorial
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Securing Imperial Family Members: Grave Political Responsibility Exists to Maintain System
It must be the wish of the people that the Imperial family, which has preserved and passed on Ja...
May 19, 2024
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Strong Business Results: Utilize Good Corporate Performances to Enhance Japanese Economy
The business performance of listed companies has continued to grow. The public and private secto...
May 19, 2024
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Arrests over Election Obstruction: Diet Should Deepen Discussions to Prevent Reoccurrence
Stump speeches during election campaigns are important opportunities for candidates to express t...
May 18, 2024
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China-Russia Summit: Putin, Xi Imperil Global Stability with Their Close Bilateral Embrace
The latest China-Russia summit once again highlighted how deeply Russia, which has continued dra...
May 18, 2024
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Illegal Immigration in Britain: Seek Solution through Cooperation with International Organizations
Britain seems to be in deepening anguish as it struggles between its sense of responsibility to p...
May 17, 2024
Political Pulse
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Japan’s Sakishima Islands at Risk in Tense Region; Civil Defense Preparations Underway in Yonaguni
It is natural for parents to try to explain things to their children as easily as possible. In my...
May 18, 2024
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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
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
JN Popular Articles
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