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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will form a panel of experts to study the origins of World War II and deliver a message to the public on the 80th anniversary of the war's end, aiming to prevent future conflicts. This decision comes despite opposition from conservative factions within the LDP who believe a new statement is unnecessary.

Billions in government subsidies have spurred industrial park development in Fukushima, but attracting workers back to the region remains a major challenge. Despite the creation of jobs, most working-age residents remain hesitant to return, leaving local governments and businesses seeking innovative solutions to encourage population recovery.

For the first time in nearly 18 months, the foreign ministers of Japan, China, and South Korea will meet in Tokyo on March 22 to discuss regional cooperation and common challenges. The talks will include bilateral dialogues and a joint news conference, with discussions spanning economic issues, people-to-people exchanges, and a planned trilateral summit later in the year.

BYD announced a groundbreaking "super e-platform" capable of delivering 1,000 kW of charging power, allowing its electric vehicles to travel 400 km on just a 5-minute charge. The company also revealed plans to develop a nationwide ultra-fast charging network with over 4,000 charging units to ease EV drivers' concerns about charging times.

U.S. President Donald Trump questioned the U.S.-Japan treaty alliance, stating that the U.S. is obligated to protect Japan while Japan is not obligated to protect the U.S. This statement was disputed by experts, who pointed out that Japan's post-WWII reforms allow it to exercise collective self-defense and assist the U.S. under certain circumstances.