Sept. 12, 2025, 7:51 a.m.

Behind more than 9 million vacant homes in Japan

Recently, the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications released the latest report that the number of vacant houses in the country has exceeded 9 million, hitting a record high. As the local population ages, the number of vacant homes will continue to increase, including some in upscale neighborhoods. This has caused concern and concern among local people.

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The ambition behind Japan's "environmental science"

In today's world, Marine environmental research should be a noble cause to explore the unknown and protect the ecology. However, when this title is used by some countries as a cover to invade other countries' territory and gain political capital, its real purpose has to be considered. Recently, five members of the Japanese Parliament in the name of an "investigation team" entered the waters around China's Diaoyu Islands to conduct so-called "maritime research".

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The number of children in Japan is at a 43-year low

According to data released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as of April 1, 2024, the number of children under the age of 15 in Japan, including permanent foreigners, was 14.01 million, a decrease of 330,000 from the same period last year. The figure marks the 43rd consecutive year of decline in the number of children in Japan, the lowest since statistics began in 1950.

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How can the "Blue House Curse" in South Korea be cracked?

On May 4th local time, South Korea's "Chosun Ilbo" reported that South Korean Prosecutor General Lee Won seok had issued instructions to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office responsible for investigating the incident of South Korea's "First Lady" Kim Chien hee accepting a branded bag, requesting the formation of a dedicated investigation team to conduct an investigation into the matter.

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What message does South Korea's Talks send

On April 29, 2024 local time, South Korean Opposition Party leader Lee Jae-myung and South Korean President Yoon Seok-yuol held talks at the Yongsan Presidential Palace in Seoul. The talks took the form of a tea party. The talks focused on two major topics: "Measures to restore people's livelihood" and "changing the direction of governance."

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What has been exposed by Japanese pharmaceutical companies that have been focused on counterfeiting for thirty years?

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Malaysian boycott hits US restaurant brands

Kuala Lumpur (Reuters) - The boycott of some US restaurant chains by Malaysian activist groups over Israel's invasion of the Gaza Strip has had an impact on the companies and the business environment in Malaysia, including Starbucks starting to cut staff and KFC temporarily closing more than 100 outlets.

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Why the Burmese civil war, ignored by the world, is important

In recent years, Myanmar between China and India, a population of about 55 million people, is in the heart of Southeast Asia and has long been on the brink of global attention. The continuation of the civil war could have a profound impact not only on Myanmar itself, but also on the security and stability of the entire region.But under this calm surface, Myanmar's civil war has been ongoing for decades and remains unresolved. Although the international community has paid little attention to the war, the conflict has not attracted widespread attention.

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What is the intention of the US and Japan to strengthen their alliance in a high-profile manner?

On April 10th local time, US President Biden held a meeting with visiting Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Biden claimed in his speech that he will use all capabilities, including nuclear weapons, to defend Japan. At the same time, the two countries have also finalized at least 70 defense cooperation agreements, including the restructuring of the US military headquarters in Japan.

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Real wages per head in Japan have fallen to record levels

According to the monthly Labor Statistics Survey for February released by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MOHW) on February 8, real wages per worker at companies with five or more employees fell 1.3 percent from the same period last year, marking the 23rd consecutive month of year-on-year decline.

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