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Negative Cycle Must Be Stopped As Early As Possible
The collapse of U.S. banks has triggered widespread credit uncertainty in the United States and Europe. Authorities in each country should take all po...
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Reckless Interception by Russian Military Planes Heightens Tensions
It was a reckless and dangerous act that heightens military tensions with the United States. Russia must exercise strong restraint to prevent such a s...
March 18, 2023
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Smaller Companies Must Follow Lead of Major Firms by Accepting Pay Demands
Many major companies offered to meet the full amount requested by their unions in the shunto spring labor wage negotiations amid soaring prices. This ...
March 17, 2023
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Meeting Should Serve as Turning Point to Deepen Broad Exchanges
It has been 12 years since a South Korean president has visited Japan. This should serve as a turning point to deepen exchanges in a wide range of fie...
March 17, 2023
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Unprecedented Behavior Brought Disgrace to House of Councillors
This is the first time in 72 years that a member of the Diet has been stripped of his position via expulsion. His expulsion is quite natural because h...
March 16, 2023
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Make Visit Starting Point for New Amicable Bilateral Relations
Hopefully this opportunity will not only help restore the deteriorating relations between Japan and South Korea, but also be a starting point to build...
March 16, 2023
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U.S.-British Cooperation Vital to Enhance Deterrence against China
The deployment of nuclear submarines to Australia is expected to serve as a new deterrent against China, which is attempting to change the status quo ...
March 15, 2023
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Identify and Address Issues with Interpretation of Political Fairness
The freedom of expression guaranteed by the Constitution should be respected as much as possible, and the government must refrain from easily interfer...
March 15, 2023
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Government led by Chinese President’s Close Associates Poses Great Danger
There are concerns that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s regime, in which Xi brought in close associates to hold key government posts and no dissent is ...
March 14, 2023
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Systemic Problems Have Emerged in Prolonged Case
Forty-two years have already passed since the death sentence was finalized. During that time, requests for a retrial were granted and overturned. The ...
March 14, 2023
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Advanced technology proves helpful to elucidate historical wonders
There are still many mysteries involving archaeological sites and cultural assets of the world. Japan’s latest technology can be used to help elucidat...
March 13, 2023
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Consideration of elderly remains essential among COVID-19 measures
The new response to the COVID-19 pandemic is vastly different. Since this is a major shift, including the relaxation of routine infection control meas...
March 13, 2023
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New Residents Are a Vital Element for Revitalizing Disaster-Hit Areas
Twelve years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake hit the nation. It is hoped that ways will be explored to attract new people to areas a...
March 11, 2023
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Can Ueda Leverage Know-How, International Connections?
The appointment of economist Kazuo Ueda as the Bank of Japan’s new governor has been officially approved. It is important for Ueda to make use of his ...
March 11, 2023
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Devise Effective Measures to Realize Goals of Market Reorganization
The Tokyo Stock Exchange reorganized its markets to attract funds from investors, but it has not produced sufficiently tangible results. It is hoped t...
March 10, 2023
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