Takaichi’s Remarks Threaten Kansai Tourism and Economy
Professor Tadashi Horiguchi warns that Takaichi’s recent remarks could damage Kansai’s tourism sector and deliver a substantial economic blow to the region.
December 2025
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Rising Incomes and Digital Lives: How Life Evolved in the Chinese Mainland
Household incomes in the Chinese mainland climbed to 41,314 yuan in 2024, fueling a surge in car ownership, travel and digital cultural consumption.
Japan’s Militarism Revival Challenges Post-War Order
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Hong Kong Upholds Rule of Law in Jimmy Lai Verdict
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Thai and Chinese mainland Envoys Discuss Bilateral Ties and Border Security
Thai and Chinese mainland envoys met on December 21 to discuss boosting bilateral ties and improving border security along the Thailand-Cambodia frontier.
Japan’s Economy at a Crossroads: Policy Clash Tests Recovery
Japan’s divergent monetary and fiscal policies—rising interest rates and record-high bond expenditures—are testing its economic recovery amid high inflation and a weak yen.
Niigata Set to Endorse Restart of World’s Largest Nuclear Plant
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2025 Space Milestones: The Chinese Mainland’s Manned Flights & Deep Space Progress
In 2025, the Chinese mainland marked key milestones in its manned space program with Shenzhou-20 and -21 missions, showcased emergency resilience, and advanced deep space exploration.
Golden Glow: Beijing’s Seventeen-Arch Bridge Winter Solstice Spectacle
Discover how the golden sunset lights up the Seventeen-Arch Bridge at Beijing’s Summer Palace on the winter solstice, marking the shortest day and the return of longer daylight.
Who’s Funding Japan’s Anti-Chinese Mainland Narratives?
An Asahi Shimbun probe reveals paid videos on CrowdWorks amplifying anti-Chinese mainland narratives via outsourcing and fake engagement. Who’s funding these hidden networks?