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Chronic Issues Erode Thailand’s Economy as Political Confusion Persists, Threatening Terminal Decline in Its Economy

Chronic Issues Erode Thailand’s Economy as Political Confusion Persists, Threatening Terminal Decline in Its Economy

By Junichi Fukasawa / Yomiuri Shimbun Director and Senior Writer 17:32 JST, February 21, 2026 Voting for the House of Representatives in Thailand...

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Junichi Fukasawa Yomiuri Shimbun Director And Senior Writer

What Skills Will Takaichi Need in Her ‘Era of Dominance’?

What Skills Will Takaichi Need in Her ‘Era of Dominance’?

8:00 JST, February 21, 2026 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a historic landslide victory in the House of Representatives election, having...

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Michitaka Kaiya

Security Services Law Unconstitutional: Do Not Restrict Career Choices for People with Disabilities

Security Services Law Unconstitutional: Do Not Restrict Career Choices for People with Disabilities

17:07 JST, February 19, 2026 It is unacceptable that people with disabilities are uniformly excluded from specific occupations. A legal provision...

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Japan’s Plan for Investment in U.S.: Aim for Mutual Development by Ensuring Profitability

Japan’s Plan for Investment in U.S.: Aim for Mutual Development by Ensuring Profitability

15:23 JST, February 18, 2026 The Japanese and U.S. governments have started final discussions about the content of the first round of projects under...

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Riku-Ryu Pair Wins Gold Medal: Their Strong Bond Leads to Major Comeback Victory

Riku-Ryu Pair Wins Gold Medal: Their Strong Bond Leads to Major Comeback Victory

15:29 JST, February 18, 2026 Spontaneous applause erupted from the arena and teammates who were cheering on the pair shed tears. It was a...

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Munich Security Conference: Japan Has Growing Role To Play in Rebuilding World Order

Munich Security Conference: Japan Has Growing Role To Play in Rebuilding World Order

15:00 JST, February 17, 2026 The Munich Security Conference in Germany highlighted the division between the United States, which has abandoned its...

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Revitalization of Shipbuilding Industry: Counter Chinese, S. Korean Competitors through Technological Innovation

Revitalization of Shipbuilding Industry: Counter Chinese, S. Korean Competitors through Technological Innovation

17:01 JST, February 16, 2026 Can Japan’s shipbuilding industry launch a counteroffensive and regain its position, having been overshadowed by...

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Reform of Retrial System: Diet Must Thoroughly Discuss Remedies for Wrongful Convictions

Reform of Retrial System: Diet Must Thoroughly Discuss Remedies for Wrongful Convictions

17:03 JST, February 15, 2026 The government has compiled a set of proposals for reforming the nation’s retrial system, which is intended to aid...

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Taiwan Chipmaker’s New Factory: Utilize Advanced Products to Boost Japan’s Competitiveness

Taiwan Chipmaker’s New Factory: Utilize Advanced Products to Boost Japan’s Competitiveness

16:43 JST, February 13, 2026 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world’s largest contract chipmaker, has decided to produce chips in Japan...

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New CRA Leader: Ogawa Should Quickly Present Party’s Vision for Future

New CRA Leader: Ogawa Should Quickly Present Party’s Vision for Future

14:00 JST, February 14, 2026 How long will the members of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito remain separated in the House of...

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Flu Cases Surging Again: Infection Can Also Be Prevented by Humidifying Indoor Spaces

Flu Cases Surging Again: Infection Can Also Be Prevented by Humidifying Indoor Spaces

16:39 JST, February 12, 2026 The number of flu patients has spiked again, reaching an alert level for the second time since November. The cold...

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Takaichi and Financial Markets: Maintaining Confidence is Crucial for Stable Government

Editorial 16:11 JST, February 11, 2026 For Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to maintain stable governance, it is crucial to sustain the confidence of...

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Takaichi Cabinet Restarts: Self-Discipline Needed in Era of ‘One Strong, Many Weak’ / Policy Shifts Must Be Explained with Sincerity

Editorial 15:00 JST, February 10, 2026 Sunday’s House of Representatives election saw the Liberal Democratic Party achieve a landslide victory,...

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LDP’s Landslide Victory: Takaichi Should Leverage Stable Base to Solve Issues / Aim to Rebuild Peace and Order

Editorial 14:00 JST, February 9, 2026 What exactly was going on with the Liberal Democratic Party for the past year and several months, when it...

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Social Media and Disinformation: Risks Becoming More Serious with Evolution of Generative AI

Editorial 17:35 JST, February 6, 2026 The spread of disinformation and misinformation regarding the upcoming House of Representatives election...

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U.S.-Russia Treaty Expires: Era of Unchecked Nuclear Proliferation Is Perilous

Editorial 16:30 JST, February 7, 2026 The New START Treaty — a nuclear disarmament framework between the United States and Russia that is...

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China Provoked Takaichi into Risky Move of Dissolving House of Representatives, But It’s a Gamble She Just Might Win

By Yuko Mukai 8:00 JST, February 7, 2026 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who took office only last October, announced her decision to dissolve the...

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Yuko Mukai

Exports of Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products: Potential Appeal of Japanese Food is Immense

Editorial 15:04 JST, February 5, 2026 Interest in Japanese food is growing overseas. It is hoped that its immense potential appeal will be...

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TEPCO’s Restructuring Plan: Develop Business Partnership Plans for Fukushima N-accident Recovery

Editorial 16:14 JST, February 4, 2026 Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.’s business restructuring continues to face a challenging path....

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Foreign and Security Policy: Political Parties Must Discuss How To Restore World Order

Editorial 14:30 JST, February 3, 2026 China is not only threatening Japan’s security with its military power but is also intensifying its...

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Policy Measures on Foreign Nationals: How Should Stricter Regulations and Coexistence Be Balanced?

Editorial 16:22 JST, February 2, 2026 With labor shortages accelerating, foreign workers have become indispensable to maintaining society. Most of...

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Investigation of Anonymous, Fluid Criminal Groups: Devise Ways to Quickly Respond to Diversifying Tactics

Editorial 17:39 JST, February 1, 2026 Criminal organizations whose members are connected via social media to make their activities difficult to...

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Next Federal Reserve Board Chair: Preserving Independence of Monetary Policy Is Vital Priority

Editorial 17:43 JST, February 1, 2026 U.S. President Donald Trump has been exerting an unprecedented level of pressure for interest rate cuts,...

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Online Shopping: What Should be Done to Eliminate Malicious Businesses?

Editorial 17:05 JST, January 31, 2026 There is no end to the number of cases in which unsafe and poor-quality items, such as electrical...

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Hakone Ekiden Running Relay Opens Up to More Universities, a Move that may Strengthen Japanese Long-Distance Running

By Yuji Kondo 8:30 JST, January 31, 2026 Watching a live broadcast of the Hakone Ekiden, a long-distance running relay held annually on Jan. 2 and...

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Yuji Kondo

Unusual Moves in China’s Military: Growing Danger Posed by ‘Xi’s Absolute Control’

Editorial 14:58 JST, January 30, 2026 China has seen a spate of high-ranking military officials fall from grace. What on earth is happening?...

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Nago Mayor Wins 3rd Term: Broaden Public Understanding of Base Relocation to Henoko

Editorial 15:42 JST, January 29, 2026 Intrusions into Japan’s territorial waters by China Coast Guard vessels around the Senkaku Islands in...

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Lower House Election Campaign Begins: Inward-Looking Discussions Are Not Sufficient

Editorial 14:00 JST, January 27, 2026 How can Japan ensure its peace and security amid the current international turmoil? Japan is facing a...

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University of Tokyo Professor Arrested: Serious Lack of Ethical Sense, Failure of Institutional Governance

Editorial 15:01 JST, January 28, 2026 At the University of Tokyo, which leads Japanese research and education, arrests for corruption have been...

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Reviews of Foreign Investment in Japan: Utilize New Government Body to Prevent Leaks of Sensitive Technology

Editorial 15:56 JST, January 26, 2026 Preventing leaks of sensitive technology has become increasingly important for national security. The...

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Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant: Safety Should Be Highest Priority in Restarting Reactor

Editorial 17:46 JST, January 23, 2026 Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. restarted the No. 6 reactor at its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear...

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40 Million Foreign Visitors to Japan: Urgent Measures Should Be Implemented to Tackle Overtourism

Editorial 15:44 JST, January 25, 2026 Foreign visitors to Japan have steadily increased, and negative effects from overtourism have been notable....

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Dissolution of Lower House: Voters’ Choices Gain Weight in Era of Multiparty Politics / Evaluate Not Just Ideologies But Policies As Well

Editorial 15:31 JST, January 24, 2026 Can the ruling coalition — the Liberal Democratic Party, led by Japan’s first female prime minister, and...

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PM Takaichi Should Help Young Japanese Break Seniority Barrier to Vitalize Politics

By Takayuki Tanaka 8:00 JST, January 24, 2026 About two months ago, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wrote on social media that she had broken a...

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Takayuki Tanaka

Ruling on Abe Shooting: Misfortune Cannot Excuse Despicable Act of Violence

Editorial 15:58 JST, January 22, 2026 No matter how harsh the family environment behind the crime may have been, acts of violence to settle...

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Preparations for Lower House Election: Such an Unprecedented Event Demands Meticulous Management

Editorial 15:07 JST, January 21, 2026 The preparation period for the upcoming House of Representatives election is short. Also, it will be held in...

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PM Announces Dissolution: Can Takaichi Build A System To Advance Policy Measures?

Editorial 14:30 JST, January 20, 2026 “I bet my future” on the House of Representatives election. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s...

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Europe’s EV Policy: Idealism Wavers in Face of Reality

Editorial 16:16 JST, January 19, 2026 The European Union, which is highly environmentally conscious, has been forced to make adjustments to its...

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Osaka Double Elections: Is The Move Meaningful for Realizing The Osaka Metropolis Plan?

Editorial 14:00 JST, January 17, 2026 The aim likely is to gain momentum toward realizing the Osaka metropolis plan, a long-cherished goal of the...

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Greenland: U.S. Territorial Ambitions Are Anachronistic

Editorial 16:17 JST, January 18, 2026 The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to acquire Greenland, an autonomous...

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AI, Initially a Tool, is Evolving into a Partner – But is it a Good One? 

By Makoto Mitsui 8:00 JST, January 17, 2026 AI, once merely a tool that responded to human commands, is rapidly moving into new roles. A new...

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Makoto Mitsui

CDPJ, Komeito Form New Party: Could This be the Catalyst for Political Realignment?

Editorial 14:57 JST, January 16, 2026 The sudden move to dissolve the House of Representatives has created the possibility of a major unifying...

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Japan-South Korea Summit: Build up Cooperation through Frequent Reciprocal Visits between Leaders

Editorial 14:54 JST, January 14, 2026 Japan-South Korea relations, which are on a trend of improvement, are growing more stable as their leaders...

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Rare Earths: G7 Must Lead Efforts to Swiftly Break from Dependence on China

Editorial 15:34 JST, January 15, 2026 China is intensifying its strategy of using export restrictions on items related to rare earths as a weapon...

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Mega Solar Power Projects: Strengthen Regulations to Suit Local Circumstances

Editorial 16:23 JST, January 10, 2026 Solar power generation is a pillar of renewable energy for the realization of a decarbonized society. With...

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Elections and Social Media: Parties Must Find Common Ground on Countering False Information

Editorial 14:00 JST, January 13, 2026 False and other illicit information has spread on social media, repeatedly affecting election results at...

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Protests in Iran: Do Not Heighten Tensions with Violent Suppression

Editorial 17:26 JST, January 12, 2026 Protests triggered by high prices have been spreading across Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested...

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Withdrawal from International Organizations: U.S. Makes High-handed Move that Undermines Multilateral Cooperation

Editorial 16:28 JST, January 10, 2026 The United States has furthered its “America First” policy, in which it prioritizes its own interests,...

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Defense Spending Set to Top ¥9 Trillion: Vigilant Monitoring of Western Pacific Is Needed

Editorial 16:21 JST, January 11, 2026 Although national budgets tend to be rigid, Japan’s defense spending has seen a 70% increase over the past...

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China Criticizes Sanae Takaichi, but China Itself Is to Blame for Worsening Relations with Japan

By Satoshi Ogawa 8:00 JST, January 10, 2026 Although Japan-China relations seemed to worsen after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remark that a...

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Satoshi Ogawa