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EDITORIAL: Ishiba’s first policy speech to Diet fell flat in too many areas

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s first policy speech at the Diet as the nation’s new leader did little to inspire confidence in his government....

yesterday 40

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VOX POPULI: Italy’s enviable post-disaster structure was not built in a day

In the immediate aftermath of a major disaster in Italy, survivors can count on being accommodated in fully air-conditioned tents and getting hot...

yesterday 30

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VOX POPULI: Reminiscing on the impact of a letter in the time of postage hikes

“Zenryaku gomenkudasai,” a classic letter salutation in Japanese, translates as “Pardon me for dispensing with the preliminaries.” Whenever a...

previous day 40

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EDITORIAL: Public needs accessible info on COVID-19 shots to allay concerns

The regular vaccinations that are now partially subsidized against COVID-19 based on the law started this month. Those eligible for the vaccination...

previous day 60

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VOX POPULI: VP debate once again proves how invaluable fact-checkers are

With only about one month left before the U.S. presidential election and Kamala Harris and Donald Trump remaining locked in a head-to-head race,...

thursday 40

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EDITORIAL: Ishiba’s ‘Asian NATO’ proposal could heighten regional tensions

Some of newly elected Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s security policy ideas have deeply disturbing implications. Ishiba has floated the idea of...

thursday 3

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VOX POPULI: A few questions for Shigeru Ishiba, the new prime minister

Mr. Ishiba, I have a question. When you announced your candidacy for the presidency of the Liberal Democratic Party, you said that married couples...

02.10.2024 3

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EDITORIAL: Ishiba's abrupt about-face has cost him the trust of the people

Even before Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was sworn in and his Cabinet was in place, the new Ishiba administration made an unusual start with the...

02.10.2024 1

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EDITORIAL: Ishiba’s agenda must tackle improved income redistribution

A new government headed by newly elected Liberal Democratic Party President Shigeru Ishiba will be inaugurated on Oct. 1. Regarding economic...

01.10.2024 5

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VOX POPULI: What superstar Shohei Ohtani’s remarkable records mean

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball finished the regular season on Sept. 29.   Watching the final game live on TV...

01.10.2024 4

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