Impact of Koizumi's Appointment on Japan's Rice Prices and Agricultural Policy
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Impact of Koizumi’s Appointment on Japan’s Rice Prices and Agricultural Policy

Question from a reader:
With Koizumi-san becoming the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, was this ministry completely non-functional before his appointment? The price of rice hasn’t decreased at all, and I’m worried about what’s going on.

Change in the Minister of Agriculture and Rice Prices

Recently, I heard the news that Koizumi-san has taken office as the Minister of Agriculture,

The Paradox of Enjoying Chinese Games While Disliking China: A Deep Dive into Cultural Influence and Gaming Preferences
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The Paradox of Enjoying Chinese Games While Disliking China: A Deep Dive into Cultural Influence and Gaming Preferences

Reader’s Question:
Why do people say they dislike China, yet they rave about Chinese games like Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Naraka? If you think about it, the game systems, character designs, presentation, and UI design are all heavily influenced by Japanese designs. Isn’t it disrespectful to Japanese designers to

Why Talented Individuals Continue to Emerge in Japan Amid Declining Birthrates
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Why Talented Individuals Continue to Emerge in Japan Amid Declining Birthrates

Question from Readers:
Why do talented individuals like Shohei Ohtani, Naoya Inoue, Yuzuru Hanyu, and Sota Fujii continue to emerge in Japan despite the declining birthrate and decreasing number of young people?

Examining the Relationship Between Declining Birthrate and Talent

Recently, I received a question about why talented individuals like Shohei Ohtani, Naoya Inoue, Yuzuru Hanyu, and Sota Fujii are emerging