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Film Subsidy Ruling: Use Top Court Decision As Opportunity to Consider State Support for Culture
If a film actor is involved in a scandal, works may be withheld from public release or the scene in which the individual in question appears may be re...
November 19, 2023
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Japan-China Summit: Results Sorely Lacking as Only Stance on Mutually Beneficial Ties Confirmed
If Japan and China intend to rebuild their “mutually beneficial relationship based on common strategic interests,” Beijing must first change its coerc...
November 18, 2023
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Unanimous MVP: Ohtani Shows History-Making Talent through Brilliant, Passionate Play
Shohei Ohtani put on phenomenal performances in both pitching and hitting again this past season. There is no question that he has already proven hims...
November 18, 2023
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GDP Contraction: Enterprises Should Return Profits to Increase Domestic Demand
The economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic has come to a standstill due to high prices. It is crucial to urge enterprises to raise wages above i...
November 17, 2023
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U.S.-China Summit: Leaders Must Utilize Dialogue to Avoid Possible Conflict
The United States and China have a responsibility to maintain communications among their respective leaders and military authorities to prevent potent...
November 17, 2023
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Damage from Fraud Increases: Malicious Scam Groups Take Advantage of Aging Society
Fraud tactics targeting the elderly are becoming more diverse and sophisticated. Scams in which the perpetrators falsely claim that targeted persons h...
November 16, 2023
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IPEF Meeting: Make the Most of New U.S.-Led Economic Bloc
As China attempts to expand its influence in the Asia-Pacific region, it is crucial for Japan and the United States to strengthen the framework of a r...
November 16, 2023
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Death of Takarazuka Revue Member: Irresponsible Organizational Culture Invited Tragedy
A tragedy has occurred at a musical theater company with a history of over 100 years and many fans. Behind this terrible situation is the irresponsibl...
November 15, 2023
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Gaza’s Medical Crisis: Israel’s Attacks Targeting Vulnerable People Are Unacceptable
The wretched situation in which hospitals are attacked, medicines and fuel are depleted, and innocent patients and infants are killed or injured is si...
November 15, 2023
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Resignation of State Minister of Finance: Despicable for Lawmaker Not to Act in Accordance with Social Norms
A person who has repeatedly failed to pay taxes should not be able to serve as a state minister of finance — a position that involves crafting the nat...
November 14, 2023
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Fujii 3-peats as Ryuo: Fans Can Look Forward to Matches between Players of Same Generation
The 21-year-old who stands at the apex of the shogi world showed his unwavering strength, winning a showdown against someone his own age. The hope is ...
November 14, 2023
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Senkaku Islands Situation: Japan Must Do More Than Just Protesting China’s Intrusions
With Japan only repeating its protests when there is an infringement of its maritime jurisdiction, China is likely to take advantage of this situation...
November 13, 2023
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Maintaining Firefighting Capacity: Efficient Systems Need to Be Created to Protect Residents
There are concerns about the decline in the firefighting systems of local governments. Some small fire departments have not been able to respond to la...
November 13, 2023
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Govt Should Take Responsibility for Maintaining Cultural Facilities
Satisfaction with museums and art galleries is an indicator of the cultural level of a country. The government must support these cultural facilities ...
November 11, 2023
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Devise Ways to Increase Involvement of Small, Midsize Firms
The government and ruling parties are to offer generous tax breaks to companies that raise wages. To broaden the scope of pay increases, it is essenti...
November 11, 2023
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