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The Rise of “Dark Part-Time Jobs” in Japan
Social Media’s Lure of “Easy Money”: The Expansion of Dangerous Dark Jobs In 2024, Japan faces a troubling surge in “dark part-time jobs,” or illegal work advertised through social media. Promising “high pay,” “instant cash,” and “easy tasks,” these offers…
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House of Representatives Election: The Waning Era of LDP Dominance
The House of Representatives is the core of Japan’s political structure. While Japan’s government operates under a bicameral system, the House of Representatives effectively holds decision-making power. In the upcoming House of Representatives election on October 27, 2024, the once-dominant…
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Watching the 2024 Presidential Election from a New York Café
Morning Coffee and News Alerts It’s 7 AM. I’m sitting in my favorite corner café in Brooklyn, sipping a black coffee while scrolling through my iPad. Checking the news first thing in the morning has become a ritual, and with…
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The Battle for Common Sense: A Small-Town Patriot’s View on American Politics
I was born and raised in the heartland of America, a place where the corn grows tall, and people aren’t afraid to call it like they see it. My dad was a proud small business owner, and my mom? Well,…
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2024 LDP Leadership Election: The Shadow of Factions and the Dawn of New Leadership
In October 2024, Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership election drew significant international attention. This election was more than a mere intra-party power struggle; it intertwined historical context and complex political dynamics, shaping the nation’s future. With Shigeru Ishiba newly…
