Political Pulse
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Inbound Tourism to Japan Is Shifting from Consumption to Experiences, but Further Evolution May Be Ahead
Japan’s inbound tourism sector has entered a new growth phase, having made a robust recovery from...
September 13, 2025
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Idea of World War II Message from Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba Raises Concern After Abe’s Careful Statement in 2015
Is it necessary for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to issue a personal message about World War II?...
September 6, 2025
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Ukraine Lets Osaka Expo Visitors Experience and Relate to Everyday Life as People Carry on Amid Russian Aggression
“Osaka reminds me a lot of Odesa,” Oleksii Sobolev told me in an interview at the Osaka-Kansai Ex...
August 30, 2025
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Japan’s Ties to Pacific Island Nations Have New Significance 80 Years after World War II, as U.S.-China Rivalry in Region Grows
Eighty years ago, Japan lost its war against the United States. The battlefield was the vast Paci...
August 23, 2025
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Can Japan’s Once-Strong Olympic Spirit Be Restored?; New JOC President Hashimoto Faces a Challenge
In June, the Japan Olympic Committee selected Seiko Hashimoto, 60, as its new president. Hashimot...
August 16, 2025
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An Age of Indecisive Multiparty Politics Begins; Major Parties’ Weakness Opens Door to Smaller Players
Political parties seem to have a life expectancy. As a party gets older, it is inevitable that it...
August 9, 2025
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‘Dark Patterns’ Exploit Online Consumers’ Vulnerabilities; Psychological Manipulation Can Spur Unwanted Purchases
Concerns are growing over “dark patterns” that manipulate consumers into making unintended choice...
August 2, 2025
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‘Japanese MAGA’ Conservatives Gain Foothold in Diet; Disenchanted Voters See LDP as Ineffective, Elitist
The July 20 House of Councillors election showed that the foundation of Japan’s political order h...
July 26, 2025
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Depopulation Complicates Japan’s Rice Policy; Needs of Farmers, Consumers Have Diverged Over Years
The “Rice Crisis of the Reiwa Era” is shaking Japanese society to its core due to skyrocketing ri...
July 19, 2025
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China Strikes Friendly Pose Ahead of Upper House Poll,But Provocative Actions at Sea Undermine Message
As Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is reported to be in a difficu...
July 12, 2025
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Flexible Curriculums Foster Well-being at Schools
To ensure that all students in Japan receive a high-quality education regardless of their school,...
July 5, 2025
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Treat Trump as a Politician, Not a Businessman; These Days, the President May Not Want a ‘Deal’
Is U.S. President Donald Trump a politician or a businessman?
...June 28, 2025
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Foreign Hotel Chains Transforming Japanese Market; Luxury Brands Open in Diverse, Non-Tokyo Locations
The Japanese hotel market is entering a new era. As the tourism industry shifts its focus from qu...
June 21, 2025
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Opposition Seeks Quick Political Fix Via Tax Cuts; History Shows This Tactic Does Not Always Work
As the House of Councillors election approaches this summer, the debate over a consumption tax cu...
June 14, 2025
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2025 Expo ‘a Mirror of the Times’ That Highlights International Affairs
More than 50 days have passed since the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo began. Exhibits that evoke the fut...
June 7, 2025
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