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Is the "empty economic superpower" that Yukio Mishima feared already a reality? //Summary - Level-B2// The text argues that Yukio Mishima feared Japan would become a rich but spiritually empty country. He did not oppose economic growth, bu…
Sony's decision to spin off its ‘Bravia’ television business is not simply a defeat for Japanese consumer electronics... The compelling rationale behind partnering with China's TCL //Summary - Level-B2// Sony plans to separate its BRAVIA t…
‘Rupture in the world order’: Speeches by Carney, world leaders in Davos //Summary - Level-B2// World leaders at the Davos World Economic Forum warned that the global order is breaking down after US President Donald Trump’s aggressive acti…
Lessons from advanced nations experiencing surging numbers of incomprehensible foreign residents and rising violent crime //Summary - Level-B2// The text describes how several European countries have struggled with the rapid growth of fore…
My Miserable Week in the ‘Happiest Country on Earth’ //Summary - Level-B2//Molly Young visits Finland, famous for topping the World Happiness Report, but she stays unhappy despite the country’s saunas, cold swims, and calm beauty. Her vivi…
Why is diligence not particularly valued in France? //Summary - Level-B2// In France, diligence is not valued as highly as in Japan. French people see work as a contract, not a moral duty, so working long hours is viewed as inefficient or …
Princes of the Yen – Who Collapsed the Japanese Economy? //Summary - Level-B2// Princes of the Yen is a documentary based on Richard Werner’s book about how the Bank of Japan shaped the country’s postwar economy. It argues that a small gro…
[Very Important Video] Exposing the Secrets of Economics: Tucker Carlson's Interview with Richard Werner //Summary - Level-B2// Richard Werner’s interview with Tucker Carlson highlights his claim that banks create money “from nothing” and …
Tokyo has finally lost its top spot in the UN survey's "World's Most Populous Cities" ranking. //Summary - Level-B2// Jakarta has become the world’s most populous city, pushing Tokyo to third place, according to the UN’s 2025 report. Megac…
UN warns world losing climate battle but fragile Cop30 deal keeps up the fight Reaching agreement in divisive political landscape shows ‘climate cooperation is alive and kicking’, says UN climate chief //Summary - Level-B2// The UN said th…
Rare Klimt painting becomes the most expensive work of modern art ever sold at auction //Summary - Level-B2// Sotheby’s opened its new US headquarters with a record-breaking auction. The highlight was Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth L…
Hidden remote access functionality discovered in Chinese-made electric buses operating in Norway A)Norwegian public transport operator Ruter discovered during an internal inspection that a Chinese-made electric bus operating in the country…
"Character and determination cannot be bought with money" - what Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto proved to the world in the "greatest World Series" 1)The 2025 World Series will be remembered for its records and memories. Shohei Ohtani…
Number of R&D(Research and Development) employees: 3,700Number of major R&D centres: 8Number of patents filed in 2017: 400 aroundCurrently, one-quarter of products are new within the next five yearsNumber of development centres: 100 Saint-…
Japanese PM promises golden age in relations with US during Trump visit Sanae Takaichi says she will nominate Trump for peace prize as two leaders sign agreement on rare earths 1)Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has pledged to r…
The foreigner issue is finally resolved //Summary - Level-B2// The new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi—the first woman in Japan’s constitutional history—has formed her cabinet with Kimi Onoda as Minister for Economic Security and foreign po…
The decisive difference between those who say ‘Ah, that was interesting’ after reading a book or watching a film, and those who can create ‘interesting stories’ (Five techniques for turning works into material) A)Where do people with inter…
Japanese is the most powerful language in AI //Summary - Level-B2// The text explores why Japanese is both challenging and uniquely suited to AI. Unlike English, Japanese lacks clear word boundaries, often omits subjects, and relies heavil…
YouTube to allow creators banned for COVID-19, election misinformation to apply for reinstatement //Summary - Level-B2// YouTube, owned by Google, will soon allow creators who were banned for sharing COVID-19 or election misinformation to …
Learn about the dangers of California 1)In the United States, certain government officials are collaborating with the world's rulers and engaging in child trafficking operations. While government officials claim to be protecting children i…
Why the UK decided to ban anonymous accounts despite a flood of criticism //Summary - Level-B2// In 2024, the UK fully enforced the Online Safety Act, requiring all online platforms to verify users’ ages and identities, effectively ending …
How do you say "How is it going?" in a business email? A)Progress management is a crucial aspect of business: The word for progress is "progress."Progress management is a crucial aspect of business.You'll often have to send emails to check…
Sending an email in English to request a reply Because emails arrive quickly, you might expect a quick reply, but depending on the recipient and the content, it can naturally take time. When exchanging emails in Japan, you generally try to…
Confirm the delivery date by email in English. When confirming delivery dates, it's essential to distinguish between the shipping date and the estimated arrival date. While couriers offering door-to-door delivery in a short time have becom…
Taking a phone call in English These days, many companies receive phone calls from around the world. While most calls are in English, some are from business partners in countries where English is not their native language, making it challe…
The much-discussed video AI “Sora 2” is a lawless zone!? Critical risks to be aware of when using Japanese IP and precautions for usage This article discusses the copyright issues surrounding Sora2, which have caused considerable controver…
Charlie Kirk's Final Message to Japan | KEEP JAPAN JAPANESE 1)0:00Japan is a very unique country, and objectively, Tokyo might have been the most impressive city I've ever visited, from how clean it is, to how seriously even the just every…
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Oct. 1, 2025 1)0:00Good afternoon, everyone. Packed House here today, and I have a very special guest with us, the vice president of the United States. He'll deliver some remark…
[Full Speech] Sanae Takaichi in the LDP Presidential Election 1)The Liberal Democratic Party leadership election was announced on 22 September.The full, uncut speech by Sanae Takaichi at the candidates' debate. 2)Good afternoon, everyone. …
Can AI solve crime? //Summary - Level-B2// The BBC’s 6 Minute English discusses whether AI can help police solve crimes. Detectives typically spend a considerable amount of time reviewing evidence, including DNA, fingerprints, and CCTV foo…
