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Issues Must be Faced Through Constructive Discussion, Not Petty Politics
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Strengthen Support for Most Effective Measures to Help Young People
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Easily Making Use of Such Technology Might Cause Extensive Harm
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Charge against U.S. Ex-President Raises Specter of Political Turmoil
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Arbitrary Enforcement of Vague Law Defies Human Rights, Common Sense
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April 1, 2023
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Putin’s Threats a Sign of Desperation as Conflict Descends into Quagmire
The Yomiuri Shimbun [posttime] JST, [postdate] How long does Russian President Vladimir Putin intend to continue his dangerous and despicable nuc...
March 31, 2023
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Review Legislation as Soon as Possible to Stamp Out Wrongdoing
An organization that mediated unauthorized organ transplants overseas was allowed to operate unchecked for many years. Problems with the legal system ...
March 31, 2023
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Ride Wave of WBC Enthusiasm into Domestic Season
The professional baseball season in Japan has arrived, hot on the heels of the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC), which pit teams from around the glob...
March 30, 2023
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Govt, Educators must Devise Ways to Cultivate Children’s Ability to Think
It is important to effectively utilize digital teaching materials as a supplement to paper textbooks. The government and boards of education need to e...
March 30, 2023
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Don’t Turn Subsidies into Easy Way to Attract Votes before Elections
While it is important to ease the pain of household budgets caused by high prices, haven’t government measures become easy spending for election purpo...
March 29, 2023
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With Knowledge Based on Experience, Japan can Provide Effective Assistance
Japan knows firsthand the hardships caused by a major earthquake and the long, arduous road to recovery. It is hoped that Tokyo will provide long-term...
March 29, 2023
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Taking Conglomerate Private Might Be Best Chance to Restore Firm’s Stability
Toshiba Corp. has decided to accept a buyout plan by a consortium that includes a Japanese investment fund and domestic companies, aiming to reconstru...
March 28, 2023
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Use Relocation to Promote Kyoto’s Charms to International Community
The Cultural Affairs Agency has relocated to Kyoto City. The question is whether the agency will be able to take advantage of Kyoto’s name recognition...
March 28, 2023
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Ensure Steady Recovery from Coronavirus Pandemic
Land prices are clearly recovering as the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic eases. With the recovery spreading from major urban to regional are...
March 27, 2023
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Findings Sound Alarm Over Climate Change, Call for Stronger Measures
If global warming is left unaddressed, natural disasters such as heavy rains and droughts will occur more frequently, greatly affecting ecosystems. Ea...
March 27, 2023
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