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Japan Is Ready to Legalize ‘Active Cyber Defense’

The 2022 National Security Strategy called for an overhaul of Japan's cybersecurity posture. This might be the year the legislation finally gets over...

24.01.2025 4

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Daisuke Akimoto

The End of Japan’s Hydrogen Rush in Australia?

Japan’s Hydrogen Society Promotion Act , which was enacted in May this year, came into effect on October 23. Based on Japan’s Basic Hydrogen...

05.12.2024 3

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Daisuke Akimoto

Shohei Ohtani, Japan’s Baseball Ambassador

As the Los Angeles Dodgers head to the World Series, Shohei Ohtani continues to make headlines both in the U.S. and in his homeland, Japan.

22.10.2024 3

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Daisuke Akimoto

What Is Ishibanomics?

New Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru placed an emphasis on economic policy during his initial policy address. What's his prescription for Japan?

04.10.2024 2

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Daisuke Akimoto

Will Koizumi Shinjiro Become Japan’s Youngest Prime Minister?

The former environment minister is leading in the polls, despite being just 43 years old. What would his election mean for the LDP and Japan?

06.09.2024 3

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Daisuke Akimoto