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What Happened to Prosecutors’ Principle of Strict Impartiality?
How far are they willing to go to prosecute in high-profile cases? Isn’t “strict impartiality” a principle that prosecutors uphold? The Supreme Publi...
July 22, 2023
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Southeast Asian Bloc’s Raison d’Etre Called into Question
As China’s influence grows ever stronger, member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are becoming increasingly divided, and the bloc ...
July 22, 2023
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Plans Should be Flexibly Reviewed to Ensure Event Runs Smoothly
Preparations for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo have been delayed. This is a national event that will bring together many countries and regions, and the g...
July 21, 2023
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Poor Management in Spotlight after On-Site Inspection of Digital Agency
It seems that cases in which My Number identification details were mistakenly linked with the bank accounts of other people are being taken seriously....
July 21, 2023
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Investigative Authorities Must Verify and Explain What Police Did
A police officer on active duty involved in the investigation of a case uncovered by the Metropolitan Police Department gave unusual testimony in cour...
July 20, 2023
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Show Japan’s Presence through Cooperation in Decarbonization
With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine destabilizing energy supplies, Middle Eastern oil-producing countries are becoming increasingly important. The Japan...
July 20, 2023
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Penal Code Revision Must Lead to the Prevention of Despicable Crimes
Victims who are forced to engage in nonconsensual sexual intercourse suffer terrible psychological damage. This must be an opportunity to instill in s...
July 19, 2023
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Russia Must Fulfill its Responsibility for Safe Transportation
Russia’s tactic of holding food supplies “hostage” to demand the lifting of sanctions is absolutely unacceptable. It is essential for Ukraine, a maj...
July 19, 2023
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Strains in Electoral System Should Not Be Left Unaddressed
Nearly 30 years have passed since major political reform laws were enacted. Strains have become conspicuous in the current election system and in the ...
July 18, 2023
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Candidates Must Show Specific Measures for Stable Relationship with China
How will Taiwan deal with the administration of China’s Xi Jinping, which is pressing for China-Taiwan unification? The Taiwan presidential election s...
July 18, 2023
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Bridging West, emerging countries must be taken into consideration
If Japan and Europe build a closer cooperative relationship it will lead to the deterrence of China, which continues its hegemonic activities. Prime M...
July 17, 2023
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Test failure raises concerns over delays in space development
Another major setback has occurred in Japan’s rocket development. It is imperative to immediately ascertain the cause and take countermeasures so as n...
July 17, 2023
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Japan Must Balance Peace Contribution, Defense Industry Development
As the security environment continues to deteriorate, international cooperation in the development and export of defense equipment is becoming increas...
July 16, 2023
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Sufficient Use of Air Conditioners Crucial on Hot Summer Days
In recent years, the annual number of people who are transported by ambulance due to heat stroke has ranged from 40,000 to over 50,000, with more than...
July 16, 2023
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Repeal Provides Tailwind for Exports of Japan’s Agricultural, Marine Products
The European Union has announced that it will completely abolish its import restrictions on Japanese food products. This is good news for Fukushima Pr...
July 15, 2023
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