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Linear Chuo Shinkansen: Major Progress Made Toward Starting Work on All Sections
After nearly a decade of negotiations, the Shizuoka prefectural government and Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai) have reached an agreement regar...
April 5, 2026
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Japan-France Summit: Prevent Collapse of Intl Order through Cooperation with Like-minded Countries
As the United States, once a major guardian of the international order, has turned its back on the rule of law, the world is shifting toward an era...
April 4, 2026
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Accounting Fraud at KDDI: Negligence Allowed Huge Amount of Fake Business to Escape Detection
KDDI Corp., which provides telecommunications infrastructure, has been found to have failed to detect massive accounting fraud for years at its sub...
April 4, 2026
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Trump’s Speech: It’s Time for U.S. to Enter into Serious Ceasefire Talks with Iran
While stating that “we are going to finish the job [the U.S. attacks on Iran] … We’re getting very close,” U.S. President Donald Trump did not prov...
April 3, 2026
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U.S. Manned Spacecraft: A Step toward 1st Lunar Landing in Half a Century
The last time humans set foot on the moon was in 1972. Roughly half a century later, humanity is once again setting its sights on the moon.
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BOJ Tankan Survey for March: Identify Priority Policies to Alleviate Anxiety
While the survey confirmed the ongoing trend of a moderate economic recovery, it showed that the outlook for corporate business confidence was clou...
April 2, 2026
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Rise in Measles Cases: Prevent Further Spread without Underestimating Infections
The number of measles patients is on the rise. Measles is an infectious disease, with symptoms including high fever and a rash, and is known for be...
April 2, 2026
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Concerns over Oil Supply: Thoroughly Prepare for Risk of Prolonged Crisis
Due to the situation in Iran, concerns over the stability of oil supplies have intensified in Japan, which relies on the Middle East for more than ...
April 1, 2026
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Murdered by Stalker: Measures To Strengthen Current System Are Needed
Another incident has occurred in which a woman was killed after being stalked by her ex-boyfriend. The current system has its limitations for deali...
April 1, 2026
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Social Media Addiction: U.S. Verdict Highlights Importance of Corporate Responsibility
The problem of social media platforms being designed to lead minors into addiction is becoming increasingly serious.
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CDPJ Convention: Reason for Slumping Public Support Obvious
An opposition party should put forward clear ideals and a vision for the nation, present alternative proposals to the government and ruling parties...
March 31, 2026
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Designs on Cuba: Endless U.S. Interventions A Cause for Concern
Having overthrown Venezuela’s anti-U.S. government and attacked Iran, which has caused widespread turmoil around the world, U.S. President Donald T...
March 30, 2026
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Measures to Combat Declining Birth Rate: Enable Women to Work As Regular Employees after Childbirth
There is no silver bullet for addressing the declining birth rate. This is because various factors are intricately intertwined, including the dispr...
March 30, 2026
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G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting: Member States Should Lead with Their Unity to Avert Crisis
One month has passed since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran. Diplomatic maneuvering toward ceasefire talks is intensifying, bu...
March 29, 2026
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Emergency Medical Helicopters: What Should Be Done to Maintain Stable Operations?
Demand is rising for emergency medical helicopters, which transport emergency patients with doctors and nurses on board, but operations have had to...
March 29, 2026
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