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New Drug for Dementia: Put System in Place to Move toward Practical Application
A new drug for dementia is likely to be put to practical use by the end of this year. A system for testing and treatment needs to be put in place so t...
August 23, 2023
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Release of Treated Water: Transparency will be Key to Prevent Harmful Rumors
It has been decided that treated water stored within the premises of the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant of Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings ...
August 23, 2023
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Afghanistan: Suppression of Women Hinders Nation’s Rebuilding
Suppression of women on an abnormal level that is rare in the world is occurring in Afghanistan. The Taliban, an Islamist group, must respond to the d...
August 22, 2023
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Commemorating War Dead: Central, Local Government Involvement Needed to Preserve Monuments
Monuments across Japan commemorating the war dead are aging and becoming difficult to maintain and manage. If the responsibility for maintaining such ...
August 22, 2023
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China and South Pacific: Vigilance Needed Against Beijing’s Expanding Influence
China is increasingly using the Solomon Islands as a springboard to expand its influence in the South Pacific, a situation that challenges the U.S.-le...
August 21, 2023
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Drunk Driving: Do Not Relax Efforts to Eradicate This Wrongdoing
Drunk driving and related accidents cause immeasurable loss not only to the people directly involved, but also to their families and others around the...
August 21, 2023
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Japan-U.S.-ROK Summit: Talks Demonstrate Unshakable Unity to World
The summit meeting between the leaders of Japan, the United States and South Korea can be described as a milestone that demonstrated to the world the ...
August 20, 2023
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Food Security: Establish Legislation to Ensure Preparedness for a Crisis
Food security risks, such as global warming-related droughts and international conflicts, have been increasing. The government is urged to take all p...
August 19, 2023
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Mental Illness and Workers’ Compensation: Eliminate Mindsets, Structures That Breed Workplace ‘Power Harassment’
Poor workplace conditions and problems with coworkers can cause mental health issues among employees — this situation cannot go unaddressed. The gove...
August 19, 2023
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Comprehensive Safety Measures a Prerequisite for Widespread Use
An accident that caused local damage occurred at a site being surveyed for the generation of geothermal power, which is considered to be one of the mo...
August 18, 2023
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Devise Ways to Increase Number of Workers who Provide Valuable Services
As the population continues to age, labor shortages in the nursing care field are becoming increasingly serious. Japan must not only accept more forei...
August 18, 2023
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Children at Risk of Suicide Need Adults to Listen and Show Care
Children’s summer holidays are coming to an end. Some children are looking forward to the resumption of school, while others are anxious about going b...
August 17, 2023
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Excessive Return Gifts, Tax Saving Purposes are Distorting the System
It is unseemly that local governments appear to be competing with each other for tax revenues through the furusato nozei donation system. It is necess...
August 17, 2023
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Take Measures to Identify False Information
If generative artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent, allowing anyone to easily create images and texts, the amount of inauthentic information...
August 16, 2023
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High Growth Lacking Domestic Demand does not Warrant Optimism
Despite the high growth rate, personal consumption lacks momentum amid high prices, a situation that does not warrant optimism. To achieve a domestic ...
August 16, 2023
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