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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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The Modern Tanka Encyclopedia Arrived

The Modern Tanka Encyclopedia that I ordered the other day arrived from Amazon Marketplace. As soon as I began leafing through it, I found it enjoyable. A lazy person like me could…

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Experiencing Art

According to sugar of Drifting Island: I will say it plainly. If that listening time still exists, school education is diligently manufacturing people who hate classical music.Oh,…

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The Autumn Chill

It has become considerably chillier. Yesterday was a beautifully clear autumn day, but today is once again overcast and chilly. Seasonal words such as “autumn chill” and “faint chi…

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“Graduation Ceremony”

Today was Oza’s last day at work after working for the company for four years. It was a consequence of the staff reductions. We held a farewell party and called it a “graduat…

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