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Former KADOKAWA President Endures Humiliating Physical Exam at Tokyo Detention Center: Inside the Shocking “8501” Procedure

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Former KADOKAWA President Endures Humiliating Physical Exam at Tokyo Detention Center: Inside the Shocking “8501” Procedure

Inside Japan’s “Hostage Justice” System: A ⁣Former Executive’s⁣ Harrowing Detention Experience Japan’s criminal justice system,often⁣ referred to as “hostage justice”, has long been criticized for its prolonged detention practices aimed ‌at extracting confessions. Fumihiko Kadokawa,the ⁤former president of KADOKAWA,recently shared his harrowing experience of ​being ​detained for seven months in connection wiht bribery charges ​tied … Read more

Why Medical Licenses Should Be Renewable: The Risks of Lifetime Doctor Status and University Hospital Tenure

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Former KADOKAWA President Endures Humiliating Physical Exam at Tokyo Detention Center: Inside the Shocking “8501” Procedure

Why Some Japanese‍ Doctors Are⁣ Falling Behind: A Crisis of Outdated knowledge ‌ In Japan, becoming a doctor is ⁢frequently enough​ seen as a lifelong achievement. Once you pass the national medical examination, you can practice​ medicine‍ until retirement—or even death—without ever needing to ‍renew your license. But ⁣this system, while⁤ convenient, has a dark … Read more

Japan’s Rise and Fall: Lessons from Economic Genius

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Japan’s Rise and Fall: Lessons from Economic Genius

Schumpeter’s Enduring⁣ Legacy: How His⁣ Theories Shaped Japan‘s economic Rise and⁢ Fall Table of Contents Schumpeter’s Enduring⁣ Legacy: How His⁣ Theories Shaped Japan’s economic Rise and⁢ Fall Schumpeter’s‌ Fascination with Traditional Japan Schumpeter’s Theory and Japan’s Post-War Boom Schumpeter’s Enduring Legacy: How‍ His Theories Shaped Japan’s Post-War Economic Miracle Schumpeter’s Enduring Legacy in Japan: An … Read more

Tokyo’s Chic Towns Fall From Grace: Shifting Priorities in Housing Revealed

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Tokyo’s Chic Towns Fall From Grace: Shifting Priorities in Housing Revealed

The Commute Conundrum: How Americans Choose Where to Live Table of Contents The Commute Conundrum: How Americans Choose Where to Live The Legacy of the 9-to-5 Grind Prioritizing Commute ⁣Time: A Balancing Act Facebook​ Pixel Implementation: Tracking Website Visitors What is the Facebook Pixel? Implementing the Facebook ‌Pixel Benefits of Using ‌the Facebook Pixel Getting … Read more

Princess Aiko’s Global Appeal: Why the Japanese Imperial Family Remains Respected Worldwide

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Princess Aiko’s Global Appeal: Why the Japanese Imperial Family Remains Respected Worldwide

Global Captivation with Japan’s Imperial Family Table of Contents Global Captivation with Japan’s Imperial Family A​ Global Audience: China’s Admiration for the ⁣Imperial Family Envy and Admiration: Fashion and ⁣Elegance Global Chip Shortage: Feeling the Pinch in the⁢ US Looking Ahead:​ Potential solutions Japan’s​ Imperial Family: ‌A Global Interest A Global‍ Audience: China’s Admiration Envy … Read more

Glico Morinaga Culprit Revealed: The Unreported Truth

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Glico Morinaga Culprit Revealed: The Unreported Truth

The Glico-Morinaga ‍Case: Japan’s Unsolved corporate Blackmail Saga Table of Contents The Glico-Morinaga ‍Case: Japan’s Unsolved corporate Blackmail Saga The Underbelly ⁣of ​Small-Town Commerce: A Detective’s Outlook The Enigma of the “Monster with⁢ 21 Faces”: unraveling Japan’s Glico-Morinaga Case Setting the Stage: The Glico-Morinaga Incident The Elusive “Monster⁤ with ‍21 Faces” Theories and Speculation: Seeking … Read more

Maximizing Your Assets with the New NISA: Accumulation vs Growth Allowance

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Maximizing Your Assets with the New NISA: Accumulation vs Growth Allowance

How can I use the new NISA to build assets? Mr. Chi, an early retirement manager who graduated from a company job in his 30s and makes a living through investments and personal business, says, “The key to the new NISA is how efficiently you can use the tax-free allowance.The tax-free allowance is on the … Read more

Rising Trend of Children Struggling to Blow Out Candles and Inflate Balloons Due to Oral Muscle Underdevelopment, Dentist Warns

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Rising Trend of Children Struggling to Blow Out Candles and Inflate Balloons Due to Oral Muscle Underdevelopment, Dentist Warns

PRESIDENT Online 2024/03/03 13:00 I can’t blow out the candle. I can’t inflate a balloon. The number of such children is said to be increasing. Dentist Yuko Teruyama says, “This is because people are eating softer foods more often and chewing less often. Problems related to oral function are not just an issue for the … Read more

Marginal Subdivisions in Chiba Prefecture: The Problem of Speculative Use and Vacant Lots

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Marginal Subdivisions in Chiba Prefecture: The Problem of Speculative Use and Vacant Lots

In the northeastern part of Chiba Prefecture, there are many subdivisions that were sold for residential use in the 1970s and 1980s. Although such lots are sold out at the time of their release, it is rare that houses are actually built on them. Yusuke Yoshikawa, a blogger who continues to report on “marginal condominiums,” … Read more

Disparities along Private Railway Lines: High-Income Areas in Tokyo

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Disparities along Private Railway Lines: High-Income Areas in Tokyo

There is a “disparity” along private railway lines in Tokyo. Takuya Kobayashi, a freelance writer, says, “Among the private railway lines in Tokyo, the Tokyu, Keio, and Odakyu lines have become brand towns.In particular, high-end residential areas are concentrated on the west side of Tokyo.” (1st) *This article was written by Takuya Kobayashi.Disparities along private … Read more