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The International Community Must Intensify Pressure on Pyongyang
A situation must not be allowed in which North Korea possesses nuclear missiles capable of striking the U.S. mainland and intimidates Japan, the Unite...
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Lack of Staff Could Hinder Efforts to Increase Visitors to Japan
The shortage of personnel in airport services that support the airline industry is becoming more serious, and could keep the business from operating s...
July 14, 2023
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Alliance Leaders Demonstrate Determination to Protect Ukraine
A decision on the issue of Ukraine’s membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has been postponed. Nevertheless, it is important t...
July 14, 2023
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Prosecutors Risk Loss of Public Trust by Prolonging Elderly Man’s Ordeal
It has already been more than 40 years since the defendant first petitioned for a retrial. The points of contention for the trial have all been addres...
July 13, 2023
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Cyber-Attack on Logistics Hub Highlights Need to Strengthen Preventive Measures
An unusual situation occurred in which one of Japan’s largest trading ports was brought to a functional standstill by a cyber-attack, although only te...
July 13, 2023
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Excessively Broad Interpretation of Ruling Must be Avoided
Circumstances likely vary among people who feel their gender identity does not correspond with the one they were assigned at birth. The Supreme Court ...
July 12, 2023
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Devise Ways to Ease Burden on Family Members
Not a few people are having a hard time caring for family members. The nation has reached the stage where comprehensive measures are needed to support...
July 12, 2023
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Preventive Measures Must Not Cease Even after Downgrade
The number of people becoming infected with the novel coronavirus is rising anew. In some areas, the medical system is becoming strained. Reviews shou...
July 11, 2023
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Reforms Needed to Ensure Investors Can Have Peace of Mind in Retirement
In the so-called “era of 100-year life spans,” it is becoming increasingly important to accumulate assets to secure funds for the post-retirement peri...
July 11, 2023
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Short-Term Measures Are Not Enough to Resolve Problem
As labor shortages continue, an increasing number of companies want part-time workers to work more. Measures should be taken to ensure that tax and so...
July 10, 2023
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Japan Cannot Afford to Ignore Democracy Treated as Mere Formality
An election that excludes opposition forces can hardly be called legitimate. The Cambodian administration of Prime Minister Hun Sen must accept the co...
July 10, 2023
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Use Lessons Learned from Incident to Make Society Safer
One year has passed since former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot and killed. The incident has highlighted important issues and challenges. These mu...
July 8, 2023
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New Accreditation System Must Lead to Improvements in Quality
Japanese language education is becoming increasingly important in breaking down the language barrier for foreign nationals living in Japan. A new syst...
July 8, 2023
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Ensure Students do not Lose the Ability to Think for Themselves
When children do not understand something, they might immediately turn to artificial intelligence tools and accept the answer without questioning it. ...
July 7, 2023
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Can Government Involvement Help Increase Japan’s Competitiveness?
To increase international competitiveness, the government intends to encourage reorganization in the semiconductor materials industry through the acqu...
July 7, 2023
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