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How long does this nation’s legislature intend to continue ignoring a series of court rulings that acknowledge the legal ban on same-sex marriage...
In her contribution to The Asahi Shimbun last month, Li Kotomi, a Taiwanese writer and the recipient of the 2021 Akutagawa Prize, recalled what she...
So many doubts and questions are surrounding the bill to make it easier to deport overstaying immigrants that it would be extremely irresponsible...
Life was not kind to Julia Otaa, a Korean woman who was brought to Japan by a Christian “daimyo” (feudal lord) during the invasions of the...
Both “loneliness” and “solitude” denote a state of being alone, but there are subtle differences in meaning. The former has a negative...
When a discriminatory remark is uttered during a public meeting hosted by a municipality, it is the city officials' responsibility to demonstrate...
“Rebirth,” a monumental tour de force by Manabu Ikeda, is an intriguing work of art. Viewed from a distance, it shows a massive flowering tree in...
It is extremely unusual for the top defense officials of the United States and China to fail to hold talks at an important international security...
Extreme arguments are rampant, especially on the internet, and commentators now seem to be applauded for saying things they are not supposed to...
When did we start frequently hearing TV reporters saying, “I’m reporting from a safe place” when they are reporting live on flooding, mudslides...
A bill to promote genomic medicine, which involves using people’s genomic information as part of their clinical care, has passed a Lower House...