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2 Years of Iron-Fisted Rule Worsens Political, Economic Turmoil
Pushing ahead with elections amid continued suppression of democratic elements and ethnic minorities cannot legitimize the regime, nor will it resolve...
February 1, 2023
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Toyota Tackles Transition of Auto Industry with Younger Chief
The president of Toyota Motor Corp., the largest manufacturer in Japan, will hand over the reins. As the auto industry undergoes a major transformatio...
January 31, 2023
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Utilize Debate to Deepen Public’s Understanding of Key Policies
Japan is facing a number of difficult situations, including its declining birth rate and the deteriorating national security environment. The governme...
January 31, 2023
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Carefully Assess Effectiveness, Challenges Prior to Practical Use
Approval for a new drug for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, which accounts for 70% of dementia cases, has been applied for in Japan. It is vital...
January 30, 2023
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Improper Behavior Threatens Foundation of Electricity Market Liberalization
It has been discovered that employees at six major electric companies improperly accessed information about clients of new entrants to the electric ma...
January 30, 2023
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Continuing to Curb Benefits Essential for System’s Maintenance
The amount of pension benefits will be raised to cope with the sharp rise in prices, but in consideration of the fiscal condition of the system, the p...
January 29, 2023
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Risk Diversification Urgently Needed at Poultry Farms
Avian influenza is spreading dramatically, and egg prices are beginning to be affected. Poultry farmers and the central and local governments should d...
January 29, 2023
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Strengthen Medical System to Prepare for Effects of Downgrading Disease
The classification of COVID-19 under the Infectious Diseases Law is set to be revised. This will mark a major shift in the nation’s response to the pa...
January 28, 2023
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Japan Must Take More Responsibility for Eradicating Global Deforestation
Forests are shrinking across the globe. A primary cause is illegal logging. Japan, as a major consumer of timber, must make efforts to strengthen meas...
January 28, 2023
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Speed Up Establishment of Stable Supply Chains for Key Materials
Shortages of semiconductors and other critical materials will disrupt people’s lives and society. Stable supply chains must be established. Based on...
January 27, 2023
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Strongest-Ever Samurai Squad Raises Hopes of Regaining Championship
This year’s “Samurai Japan” baseball team is being touted as the “strongest ever,” but can it regain the title as No. 1 in the world? The tournament, ...
January 27, 2023
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Diet Must Continue to Tackle Issue Despite Top Court’s Constitutionality Ruling
The fact that the judicial decision came down on the side of constitutionality does not mean that the problems with the electoral system for the House...
January 26, 2023
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Being in Opposition Alone Does Not Deepen Diet Debates
If the largest opposition party simply opposes the government’s policies, it will not deepen Diet debates. It should present realistic counterproposal...
January 26, 2023
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Provision of Tanks by Western Nations Could Be Decisive Factor in War
The provision of tanks to Ukraine by the United States and European countries could be a decisive factor to break the stalemate in the war and force t...
January 25, 2023
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Prepare Medical System for Shift to Class V for COVID-19
The number of cases in which emergency transport of patients takes a long time is increasing. Before reviewing the status of the novel coronavirus, th...
January 25, 2023
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