Political Pulse
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Japan-China Strain Set to Persist as Beijing Officials Self-Interestedly Bash Tokyo; Takaichi Unlikely to Back Down
The standoff between Japan and China shows signs of becoming protracted. China has strongly prote...
December 27, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence Expands Possibilities for Foreign Language Learners
AI translation has made significant strides in recent years, now handling tasks once considered u...
December 20, 2025
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How Will Takaichi Emulate Her Political Role Models, Thatcher and Abe?
Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, has two role models in politics. One is Marg...
December 13, 2025
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Osaka Expo Materials Reused and Recycled Around Japan, Exemplifying the Circular Economy
Drawing a massive circle around the central grounds of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, the majestic wooden...
December 6, 2025
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JIP Lawmaker Takashi Endo Is the ‘Glue’ the Holds the LDP-JIP Coalition Together
A House of Representatives member playing an unusual dual role is making his presence felt in the...
November 29, 2025
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12-Day War on Iran by Israel, U.S. Had No Winners; Tehran’s Nuclear Efforts Likely to Go On
I spent three years in Tehran as the Iran correspondent for The Yomiuri Shimbun, starting in 2015...
November 22, 2025
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Takaichi’s Summit with Economics-Minded Trump Successfully Advanced Japan’s Security Interests
Sanae Takaichi, who became Japan’s first female prime minister on Oct. 21, spent the first 12 day...
November 15, 2025
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Paralympic Swimming Medalist Kawai Takes Helm of Japan Sports Agency
The Japan Sports Agency celebrated its 10th anniversary on Oct. 1. As the central command for spo...
November 8, 2025
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Takaichi Heads a Minority Coalition Government: What Does Japanese Political History Say About the Challenges Facing Her?
One of the world’s most successful examples of coalition politics since World War II may be the 1...
November 1, 2025
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A ‘Scientific Attitude’ Valuing Empirical Evidence Can Defend Against Influence of Conspiracy Theories
We often hear the term “conspiracy theory” these days, which suggests that powerful forces unseen...
October 25, 2025
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Political Polarization Comes to Japan as LDP Moves Right, Echoing Recent U.S. Republican Party History
It is said that things that happen in the United States will happen in Japan about 10 years later...
October 18, 2025
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40 Years After Plaza Accord, Global Trade Imbalances Still a Tough Issue for Nations to Address
Forty years after the Plaza Accord, the United States, which once led the creation of postwar int...
October 11, 2025
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Ishiba Achieved Some Success in Diplomacy and Security
The presidential election for the Liberal Democratic Party will be held today, and Prime Minister...
October 4, 2025
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Japan’s Schools Build Democratic Citizens by Giving Kids Responsibilities in ‘Special Activities’
Children begin developing the skills necessary to become members of society from an early age. In...
September 27, 2025
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Misreading Public Opinion Is Easy To Do, And Can Doom Politicians
Understanding public opinion is one of the most important jobs for politicians. This is true for ...
September 20, 2025
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