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Where did large sum of money from fundraising go?
A series of political and money scandals involving Diet members has worsened the public’s distrust. These lawmakers need to be accountable for their i...
December 22, 2022
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Culture must be reformed to prevent despicable conduct
A female member of the Self-Defense Forces who was repeatedly sexually harassed by senior colleagues suffered immeasurably in an environment that lack...
December 21, 2022
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Market realities prompted decision to allow more fluctuation in bond yields
The Bank of Japan has decided to modify its monetary easing policy. The unexpected move to widen the fluctuation range of long-term interest rates sur...
December 21, 2022
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Companies need to make aggressive investments to overcome challenges
The business environment for companies is becoming increasingly uncertain due to high raw materials prices and concerns about a slowdown in overseas e...
December 20, 2022
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Changes should lead to creating opportunities for better understanding
It is undesirable for misunderstandings and prejudice to spread due to the impression given by the name of a disease, hampering correct understanding ...
December 20, 2022
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Create environment that encourages more interest among young people
Even with remarkable technology, nothing can be manufactured if there are no workers on the factory floor to make the products. A work environment mus...
December 19, 2022
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Expedite measures to address population decline
With the population of young people in their marriage and childbearing years declining, the birth rate is falling faster than expected. Society as a w...
December 19, 2022
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Spur households to use their assets to stimulate economy
With household assets heavily held in cash, postal savings and bank accounts, it is important to guide these funds toward investments. Efforts should ...
December 18, 2022
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Why were lessons from the past not utilized at Nagoya Prison?
Why has there been a series of incidents in which prison officials assaulted inmates? The legal authorities must thoroughly examine the circumstances ...
December 18, 2022
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Tie together efforts to improve defense system / Boost deterrence with counterattack capabilities
They are historic revisions that will significantly revise the past security policy and the level of defense spending. The government needs to steadil...
December 17, 2022
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World watches as Fed adjusts policy, hoping to avert economic downturn
Will the priority be on curbing inflation or shoring up the economy? The U.S. Federal Reserve Board is facing increasing difficulties in steering its ...
December 16, 2022
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Irresponsible actions of operating firm caused sightseeing boat to sink
A series of incredibly careless actions led to the disastrous sinking of a sightseeing boat. To prevent a similar situation from happening again, the ...
December 16, 2022
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Create a system that puts priority on patients’ convenience
What is a “family doctor” and what should they do? Lessons from the novel coronavirus pandemic must be utilized to create a family doctor system that ...
December 15, 2022
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Accelerate creation of international system to get nation through winter
Whether the people of Ukraine, who have been cut off from electricity and heating due to Russian attacks, will be able to survive the severe cold seas...
December 15, 2022
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Create better environment for gig workers
An increasing number of people are finding one-off jobs via smartphone apps. They are called “gig workers,” but they do not have supportive work envir...
December 14, 2022
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