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    History

    Revolution was in the air during Japan's Taisho Era, but soon evaporated into the status quo - The Japan Times

    japantimes.co.jp • History • Japan

    The Taisho Era in Japan witnessed widespread social unrest, culminating in the 1918 rice riots fueled by inflation and harsh working conditions, raising concerns about a potential Bolshevik revolution.

    Japan Taisho Era Rice Riots Russian Revolution Social unrest

    Infrastructure

    That sinking feeling: Japan’s aging sewers are an infrastructure time bomb - The Japan Times

    japantimes.co.jp • Infrastructure • Japan

    A massive sinkhole in Yashio, Japan, caused by a ruptured sewer pipe, highlights the country's aging infrastructure and the urgent need for repairs.

    Japan sinkhole sewer Infrastructure aging infrastructure

    Politics

    Coalition clears last hurdle of parliamentary session with pension bill - The Japan Times

    japantimes.co.jp • Politics • Japan

    Japan's ruling coalition reached an agreement with the opposition on pension system reform, securing passage of the bill before the parliamentary session concludes.

    Japan Pension Reform Parliament Coalition Ishiba