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Can Europe Regain “Payments Sovereignty”? The Launch of the European Network for Payments (ENP) and Implications for Japan

Can Europe Regain “Payments Sovereignty”? The Launch of the European Network for Payments (ENP) and Implications for Japan

On September 30, 2026, leading European payment providers announced the establishment of a new company, European Network for Payments (ENP). Its parti…

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Reiko Sakimura x2

Surprise x2. (1) My younger sister, Reiko Sakimura, had become a lecturer at Hitotsubashi University’s Graduate School.(2) There was a koto teacher named Reiko Sakimura with the sa…

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Happy New Year

I look forward to your continued support this year. At dawn, Saruko crosses the handwoven stripes; the days I cherished are far away. I am sorry. It is repetitive. I think I will r…

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Natsuki Morikawa: &Jazz

& JAZZ GIZA(J)(M) Nat ( 2009/01/01 ) The opening of “Lullaby of Birdland” is wonderful. Her rich, resonant low voice enters over an exceptionally cool opening played by a singl…

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