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Expansion of CPTPP: Make Framework a Bulwark to Protect Free Trade

Editorial 14:56 JST, December 1, 2025 The presence of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), which is...

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JIP Lawmaker Takashi Endo Is the ‘Glue’ the Holds the LDP-JIP Coalition Together

By Michitaka Kaiya 8:00 JST, November 29, 2025 A House of Representatives member playing an unusual dual role is making his presence felt in the...

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Michitaka Kaiya

5 Japanese Business Dinner Mistakes to Avoid — and What They Taught Me About Business in Japan

By Mike Kim / Special to The Japan News 16:54 JST, December 1, 2025 When I first started doing business in Japan in 2016, the initial cultural...

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China’s Criticism of Takaichi: Japan Must Not Fall Behind in Battle for Public Opinion

Editorial 14:00 JST, November 29, 2025 China is intensifying its propaganda campaign against Japan over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remark...

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Violations of Subcontract Law: Major Automakers Must Eliminate Old Practices

Editorial 15:44 JST, November 30, 2025 Major automakers have once again been found to have violated the law by unilaterally imposing burdens on...

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Asahi Group Holdings: Stop Damage Caused by Personal Information Leak

Editorial 15:37 JST, November 28, 2025 The cyberattack on major beer and beverage company Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd., has escalated into a...

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Local Governments’ Tax Revenues: Devise Ways to Correct Imbalances in Tax Sources

Editorial 15:41 JST, November 28, 2025 It is inevitable that there are differences to a certain extent in administrative services, such as...

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Aonishiki’s Promotion to Ozeki: Honor May Bring Hope to War-torn Homeland

Editorial 16:11 JST, November 27, 2025 A young man came to Japan alone from war-torn Ukraine, pursued sumo and seized the crown of victory. This...

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Economic Security Promotion Law: Protect People’s Lives by Taking Flexible Approach to Revision

Editorial 16:01 JST, November 23, 2025 The risk of such incidents as cyberattacks possibly halting critical infrastructure services or leaking...

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