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The Shenzhen Stabbing Incident and Japan’s Need to Strengthen Warnings against travel to China
In September 2024, the fatal stabbing of a Japanese man in Shenzhen sent shockwaves through the Japanese community. This incident has sparked renewed debates about the safety of traveling to China, with growing calls for Japan to issue s... -
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s Red Yeast Rice Supplement Issue: Caused by Blue Mold Producing Puberulic Acid, Red Yeast Rice Itself Is Safe
In March 2024, health issues related to Kobayashi Pharmaceutical’s red yeast rice supplement became a major topic. Some users of the supplement reported severe health problems, including kidney damage. After an investigation by the Minis... -
SHOGUN Triumphs at the Emmys: A New Standard for Japanese Representation
In 2024, SHOGUN made history by winning 18 Emmy Awards, a monumental achievement for a television series. Based on the bestselling novel by James Clavell, this show takes place during Japan’s Sengoku period, featuring a story that immers... -
Legal Regulations on National Flag Destruction in Japan and Its Issues
National flags hold deep symbolic meaning as they represent both the state and its people, and many countries legally protect their flags. In countries like the United States and Germany, acts of flag desecration are subject to strict pe... -
South Korean Military Removes Chinese-Made Surveillance Cameras: What Are the Risks of Information Leakage?
Recently, the news that the South Korean military removed Chinese-made surveillance cameras has gained attention. According to reports, these cameras were found to potentially leak information to China, prompting the military to take act... -
BYD’s Global Growth and Safety Challenges
BYD, a Chinese automaker, has rapidly ascended to the 7th position in global new car sales in 2024, capturing the world's attention. As the electric vehicle (EV) market expands, BYD has leveraged its innovation and competitive pricing to... -
The Convenience and Safety of Ride-Sharing: What Are the Challenges for Its Introduction in Japan?
Ride-sharing services, fueled by advances in technology, have become a widely used mode of transportation across the globe. Companies like Uber and Lyft are leading the market, transforming how people book rides with the ease of a smartp... -
OECD’s Criticism: Japan’s Overinvestment in the Elderly Accelerates Declining Birthrates
Recently, the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) criticized the Japanese government for overinvesting in the elderly, claiming that this is one of the causes of the country’s declining birthrate. The OECD repor... -
Is the Anime Ad Really Sexual? Arya’s Illustration Displayed in Kyoto City Subway Sparks Debate
Recently, an illustration of a character from the light novel When the Neighboring Arya Sometimes Softly Murmurs in Russian (Tokidoki Bosotto Roshiago de Dereru Tonari no Arya-san) posted on a Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line train has be... -
Japan Strong and Prosperous – What is Sanae Takaichi’s vision of the future Japan?
In September 2024, Sanae Takaichi announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP), with the catchphrase, “Make Japan the top of the world again. Takaichi has announced a policy of focusing on str...
