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Ruling parties must maintain sense of urgency, stabilize government / Ability to govern in difficult times vital
It is hoped that ruling parties will reflect on the laxity that has arisen during their long-term rule and have a sense of urgency in politics. This i...
November 1, 2021
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EDITORIAL / Keep thorny issues in mind when deciding vote in lower house election
Japan faces a mountain of difficult issues in domestic matters and foreign affairs. Which political party and which candidate will be entrusted with s...
October 31, 2021
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EDITORIAL / Help would-be donors bequeath their assets with peace of mind
Donations by bequest, the practice of donating assets to a public interest group or other organization after one’s death, are becoming more common. Wh...
October 31, 2021
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China must improve transparency of loans to developing countries
China’s lending to developing countries is ballooning. In order to prevent excessive debt for developing countries, China should work to increase the ...
October 30, 2021
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Soaring gasoline prices worrisome for industry, household finance
The prices of petroleum products such as gasoline and kerosene, which are indispensable for people’s daily lives, have continued to rise. If this situ...
October 30, 2021
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Taiwan’s clear determination to defend itself can serve as deterrent against China
How will Taiwan maintain stability while China has maintained the option of unification of Taiwan by force? Taiwan’s own defense efforts are importan...
October 29, 2021
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Voters deserve specific details on parties’ plans to fight coronavirus
With progress being made on the vaccination front, measures against the novel coronavirus have entered a new phase. How is it possible to return to ou...
October 29, 2021
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Awareness of each vote’s importance vital to preventing election errors
Votes will be cast in the House of Representatives election 17 days after the dissolution of the lower house, the shortest such period under the curre...
October 24, 2021
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Examine thorough measures to prevent defendants from fleeing
When a defendant in a criminal trial flees while out on bail, this not only interferes with the judicial process, but also causes great anxiety among ...
October 24, 2021
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Are China’s iron-fisted approaches causing its economic slowdown?
The slowdown of the Chinese economy is becoming clearer. The upheaval will have a major impact on Japan and the rest of the world. China needs to impl...
October 23, 2021
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Secure medical workers ahead of possible 6th wave of infections
Although the spread of the novel coronavirus has slowed, it is not known when it will surge again. It is important to maintain a sense of urgency and ...
October 23, 2021
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Local govts bear responsibility for failure to prevent Atami mudslide
Local governments bear heavy responsibility for failing to avert terrible harm, as they were aware 10 years ago of the danger posed by a soil mound th...
October 22, 2021
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Taiwan chipmaker’s planned plant a chance to reboot Japan’s industry
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), one of the world’s leading semiconductor makers, has announced it will build a new plant in Japan in re...
October 22, 2021
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Devise ways to increase usage of My Number identification cards
A new system that allows people to use My Number identification cards as health insurance cards has fully started. However, only a few medical institu...
October 21, 2021
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Japan must review its crisis management amid growing threat from North Korea
North Korea’s push to diversify its missile arsenal as a means of delivering nuclear weapons in defiance of criticism from the international community...
October 21, 2021
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