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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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IM and Similar Services on Mobile Phones

I was a little interested, so I searched Google. 2004.6.10 ● An instant messenger that lets you chat in real time with various people arrives on mobile phones ::: Use a messenger f…

What Is a Consultant?

Basically, I am contrarian by nature, so there are many things I dislike. People who know me know that I have long said, “Bureaucrats are incapable” (that is, they potentially have…

I Attended the Wake of Master Chiyoga Fujii II

I attended the wake of Master Chiyoga Fujii II, the previous head of the Fujii family of the Yamada school of koto music. It was one thing to see flower arrangements from Living Na…

The 4th Xoops Event

The 4th Xoops Event was held in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on the 21st from 1 p.m. It was very well attended, with a waiting list. I hear that about 126 people attended. After speaking for a…

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