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2026.08.26 (Wed)

【#1397】Make U.S.-N. Korea Summit a Chance to Resolve Abduction Issue

August 24, 2026 　 The possibility of a U.S.-North Korea summit has emerged. If an agreement is reached on the North Korean nuclear issue, a Japan-North Korea summit may be held, providing a chance t...

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2026.08.26 (Wed)

【#1396】Respond to Russia’s Provocation with Defense Support for Ukraine

August 24, 2026 　 On August 13, Russian President Vladimir Putin landed on Etorofu Island, part of Japan’s Northern Territories. He thus became the first Russian president to land on the island. ...

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2026.08.19 (Wed)

【#1395】Ishiba’s Unfounded Criticism of Takaichi’s Tax Cut

August 17, 2026 　 Eighty-one years have passed since the end of World War II. After rising to become an economic superpower second only to the United States in 1968, Japan entered a prolonged period...

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2026.08.19 (Wed)

【#1394】Nuclear Paralysis in Japan’s Defense White Paper

August 17, 2026 　 On August 4, Japan’s Defense White Paper for 2026 was released. While accurately recognizing the international community is facing its “greatest trial since World War II,” it is ha...

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2026.08.05 (Wed)

【#1393】Revise 10-Year Stay Requirement Under Permanent Residency Tightening

August 3, 2026 　 The Japanese government has settled on a policy to toughen permanent residency requirements for foreign nationals. It will, in principle, require applicants to have an annual income...

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2026.08.05 (Wed)

【#1392】Takaichi Should Steadily Implement Tax Cut and Growth Strategy

August 3, 2026 　 On July 30, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced her plan to lower the consumption tax on food products from 8% to 1% for two years from next April. This will be the first cut in...

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