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U.S.-China Summit: It’s Not Enough for Trump, Xi to Put on Show of Reconciliation
With no end in sight to the situation in Iran and conflict continuing in other parts of the world, the roles and responsibilities that the United S...
May 15, 2026
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Foreigners’ Residence Status Fees: Is a Significant Increase Reasonable?
When foreign nationals living in Japan wish to extend their period of stay, they must renew their status of residence or change the status itself. ...
May 14, 2026
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Digital Wills: Aim for a Simple, Highly Secure System
To whom will you leave your assets after death, and how? Inheriting property is an issue that many people face. With the digitalization of wills, i...
May 14, 2026
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Japan-U.S. Finance Ministers’ Meeting: Seek to Deepen Cooperation on Foreign Exchange Markets
Uncertainty about the outlook for the global economy continues to grow due to the turmoil of the situation in Iran. There are also growing concerns...
May 13, 2026
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Russia’s Military Parade: Exhaustion from War of Aggression Becomes Evident
It can be said that the event laid bare that Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, now in its fifth year, has severely weakened Russia’s own nationa...
May 13, 2026
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School Club’s Bus Accident: Lack of Crisis Awareness Enabled Tragedy
Why did a high school student on a trip to games for his team have to lose his life? Junior high and high schools across the country, as well as bu...
May 12, 2026
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Hantavirus: Did the Ship’s Enclosed Environment Help Spread Infection?
When an infectious disease appears in an enclosed environment like a ship, cluster infections are likely to occur. As an increasing number of peopl...
May 12, 2026
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LDP’s Proposal for AI Policy: Put Brakes on Excessive Focus on Development
It is not desirable to fall behind in the race to develop generative artificial intelligence. There is no denying that such impatience has led the ...
May 11, 2026
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Drinking Alcohol and Dangerous Driving: ‘Just a Little’ Is Not Acceptable for Drivers
There is no end to the serious accidents caused by drunk driving. In light of a planned legal amendment to strictly punish those who drive dangerou...
May 11, 2026
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Online scams: Financial Institution Account Information Being Targeted
Damage from scams in which internet banking account information is stolen and cash is fraudulently taken is spreading. The methods used are sophist...
May 9, 2026
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United States’ 10% tariffs ruled illegal: Decision Highlights Trump’s Floundering Approach
Another ruling of illegality has been issued in connection with U.S. President Donald Trump’s signature high-tariff policy. This comes as a fresh b...
May 9, 2026
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U.S.-Philippine Joint Military Exercises: SDF Urged to Enhance Deterrent Power through Participation
China, which has declared itself a “maritime power,” has repeatedly engaged in provocative actions in the East and South China Seas and elsewhere. It ...
May 8, 2026
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Advisory to Halt Buyout under Foreign Exchange Law: Implement Measures Thoroughly to Prevent Leaks of Technology
Efforts to prevent the leakage of sensitive technologies have become increasingly critical amid the worsening security environment. The government mus...
May 8, 2026
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Adult Guardianship System: Provide Seamless Support for the Elderly
For elderly people experiencing a decline in their physical and mental abilities, managing funds and real estate can be a source of anxiety. A syst...
May 7, 2026
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War-related Materials: Urgent Action Needed to Preserve Them for Future Generations
Eighty years have passed since the end of World War II, and there are concerns that memories of the war are fading. Urgent action is needed to prot...
May 7, 2026
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