Society/Life
The “Reiwa Rice Turmoil,” which affected the increase in imports due to soaring prices and Japan–U.S. negotiations over Trump tariffs
July 25, 2025
Since the summer of 2024, the price of rice had soared continuously, becoming the main factor in price increases and attracting attention. A ...
Society/Life
Japan’s product distribution system has evolved in pursuit of happiness through consumption prosperity
July 23, 2025
Japan has one of the world’s most efficient product distribution systems. Foreign visitors to Japan are amazed by the wide variety of produc ...
Society/Life
Legislation on cybercrime caused by generative AI
July 17, 2025
With the development of AI technology, unprecedented cybercrime has been emerging. When generative AI makes it easier to exploit malware (ma ...
Society/Life
You think religion has nothing to do with you. Is that really so?
July 11, 2025
In recent years, religion has repeatedly become a topic connected with war and social issues, such as the conflict between Palestine and Isr ...
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July 7, 2025
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IT/Science
Combining engineering and medicine to develop devices that people genuinely want to use
July 3, 2025
As Japan’s population ages, new assistive technologies are emerging that combine engineering and medicine. However, what is needed in a real ...
Society/Life
What is the correct answer for the end-of-life care problem standing in the way of home medical care?
June 27, 2025
In the 1990s, the promotion of home medical care (treatment outside the hospital and local medical care) mainly for elderly people started a ...
Career/Education
The culture fostered at Hilltop Hotel, now preserved by Meiji University: Exploring the value and enduring charm that captivated literary greats
June 18, 2025
Hilltop Hotel stands next to Meiji University Surugadai Campus. The hotel, designed by American architect William Merrell Vories, showcases ...
Society/Life
Exploring the future of tourism – Building a place-based industry through commoning
June 13, 2025
In Kyoto, city buses are overflowing with tourists, leaving little room for locals. On Mt. Fuji, a surge in the number of climbers is causin ...