Political Pulse
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Self-Centered Policies Darkening Outlook for Climate Change Measures
There is a growing trend in the international community to alter the status quo through military ...
April 11, 2026
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Japan, South Korea Put New Value on Mutual Ties as Trump, China Shake Up World Order
The world order that the United States has taken charge of, and that Japan has taken advantage of...
April 4, 2026
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What Is Japan’s Strategy in the New Power Game over Crude Oil?
The escalating conflict in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz threaten Japan’s energy s...
March 28, 2026
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Can Japan Maintain Role as Bridge Between U.S. and Iran? Takaichi’s Diplomacy to Be Tested
The United States and Israel have attacked Iran, causing the international situation to once agai...
March 21, 2026
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Teachers Support Students’ Inquiry Learning behind the Scenes
“Inquiry-based learning,” where students identify questions, gather information, analyze it and t...
March 14, 2026
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Heckling, Once a Fixture of Diet Debate in Japan, Abates in the Face of Dominance by Takaichi and the LDP
The culture of heckling in Japanese politics, symbolized by the phrase “Heckling is the spice of ...
March 7, 2026
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Showa-era Towers in Kansai’s Big Cities Become Social Media Sensations
The skylines of the Keihanshin area, as the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe conurbation is known, are no longer ...
February 28, 2026
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What Skills Will Takaichi Need in Her ‘Era of Dominance’?
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a historic landslide victory in the House of Representative...
February 21, 2026
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2026 Has Seen a Grim Dawn in Iran; What Will the Rest of the Year Bring?
“HAPPY NEW YEAR. Wishing you and your dear family a 2026 full of happiness, health and heartwarmi...
February 14, 2026
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China Provoked Takaichi into Risky Move of Dissolving House of Representatives, But It’s a Gamble She Just Might Win
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who took office only last October, announced her decision to disso...
February 7, 2026
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Hakone Ekiden Running Relay Opens Up to More Universities, a Move that may Strengthen Japanese Long-Distance Running
Watching a live broadcast of the Hakone Ekiden, a long-distance running relay held annually on Ja...
January 31, 2026
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PM Takaichi Should Help Young Japanese Break Seniority Barrier to Vitalize Politics
About two months ago, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wrote on social media that she had broken a g...
January 24, 2026
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AI, Initially a Tool, is Evolving into a Partner – But is it a Good One?
AI, once merely a tool that responded to human commands, is rapidly moving into new roles. A new ...
January 17, 2026
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China Criticizes Sanae Takaichi, but China Itself Is to Blame for Worsening Relations with Japan
Although Japan-China relations seemed to worsen after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remark that...
January 10, 2026
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What Will Next Century Bring Japan, as Tide of Economic History Turns?
The world entered 2026 amid intense upheaval and uncertainty.
...January 3, 2026
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