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3 Security Documents: Essential for Japan to Respond to Changing Methods of Warfare
The security environment surrounding Japan is becoming more severe than ever before.
...April 28, 2026
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Gun Attack in U.S. Capital: Cycle of Political Violence Is Cause of Concern
U.S. President Donald Trump faced the threat of gun violence again; this time it happened in Washington, the U.S. capital. It is deeply concerning ...
April 28, 2026
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Political Neutrality: LDP, SDF Lack a Sense of Discipline
The Self-Defense Forces’ attendance at events organized by local governments or private organizations upon invitation to foster exchanges is welcom...
April 27, 2026
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Appeal of Books: Serendipitous Encounters Broaden Readers’ Worlds
A major bookstore has recently reopened after renovations amid stagnant sales of print books and magazines. After 15 years, one magazine has made a...
April 27, 2026
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Okinawa Gubernatorial Election: Candidates Should Advocate Realistic Measures for Regional Development
Do the people of Okinawa Prefecture truly want to continue opposing the plan to relocate the U.S. Marine Corps’ Futenma air station in Ginowan to t...
April 26, 2026
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Appeal of Japanese Food: Make Good Use of ‘Discoveries’ by People Abroad
An increasing number of people overseas have discovered appealing aspects of Japanese food that even Japanese people had not noticed.
...April 26, 2026
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New Budget Framework for Investments: Work to Achieve Both Growth and Fiscal Discipline
To accelerate the growth of the Japanese economy, it is essential to review the rigid approach to budget formulation. There is need to devise a new...
April 25, 2026
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Online Casinos: Blocking is an Option Should Widespread Use Continue
Illegal online casinos are causing social problems, such as leading users to develop gambling addictions. Every possible measure must be taken to s...
April 25, 2026
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Transfer of Defense Equipment: Increase the Number of Like-minded Nations through Review of Rules
If simply advocating for peace was enough to safeguard it, that would be ideal.
...April 24, 2026
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Emergency Medical Transport under Strain: Can Casual Utilization of Ambulances be Curbed?
To safeguard emergency medical care, the casual utilization of ambulances by people with minor symptoms must be curbed. To prevent abuse, charging ...
April 24, 2026
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U.S. Extends Ceasefire: Lifting Blockades on Strait is Urgent for Negotiations
The two-week ceasefire agreed upon by the United States and Iran has been extended. While it was appropriate for the United States to refrain from ...
April 23, 2026
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Corruption at University of Tokyo Hospital: Don’t Let Reforms be Merely for Show
In response to a spate of corruption scandals at its hospital, the University of Tokyo has announced specific reform measures. Can it root out orga...
April 23, 2026
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GSDF Tank Accident: Why did This Unprecedented Explosion Occur?
A tragic accident occurred in which an explosion inside a tank during live-fire exercises at a Ground Self-Defense Force training area in Oita Pref...
April 22, 2026
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Alerts for Subsequent Earthquakes: Stay Calm and Check Preparations on a Routine Basis
An earthquake measuring as high as upper 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 struck Aomori Prefecture, prompting tsunami warnings across...
April 22, 2026
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G20 Finance Ministers Meeting: The U.S. Must Fulfill Responsibilities as Forum’s President
Concerns about the future of the global economy are growing due to the situation around Iran. Despite this, the United States has demonstrated an a...
April 21, 2026
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