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Public broadcaster should not curb reforms even after cut
NHK has finally revealed details about a reduction to the receiving fee paid by television owners, but the reforms by the public broadcaster are not e...
October 14, 2022
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Never let history of Khmer Rouge genocide fade away
It took a lot of time, but it is noteworthy that Cambodia faced up to the negative history of the massacres of its own people and handed down a judici...
October 13, 2022
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Flaws in national early warning system must be fixed
If there are delays or inaccuracies in evacuation warnings issued due to North Korean ballistic missiles, trust in the government will be undermined. ...
October 13, 2022
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Recognize heavy responsibility as major securities firm
It is extremely serious that a major securities firm, which is supposed to protect healthy markets, has distorted stock prices. SMBC Nikko Securities ...
October 12, 2022
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Connect resumption of cross-border travel to vitalizing economy
The government has significantly eased border control measures against the novel coronavirus. It is important to steadily link the expansion of cross-...
October 12, 2022
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System to avoid administrative vacuum must be introduced
There must be downsides to holding an election all over again just because none of the candidates received the legally required minimum number of vote...
October 11, 2022
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Strengthen DNA analysis to accelerate identification
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry has established a new facility in Tokyo dedicated to DNA analysis of the remains of World War II dead. As many ...
October 11, 2022
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Prepare against huge tsunami hitting late at night in winter
If an earthquake occurs in the winter in the colder regions of northern Japan, affected residents face the risk of freezing to death even if they esca...
October 9, 2022
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Involve students in review of possibly unnecessary regulations
The existence of unreasonable school rules regarding students’ hairstyles and clothing is becoming an issue at schools around the country. Anachronist...
October 9, 2022
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Regrettable decision to cut oil output could accelerate global inflation
Another spike in crude oil prices would spur global inflation. Oil-producing countries should strive for a stable supply to ensure that the global eco...
October 8, 2022
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Continued support vital to reshape basic research in Japan
The three natural science Nobels have been announced, but no Japanese scientists picked up prizes to follow last year’s win. In recent years, there ha...
October 8, 2022
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Ensure that mobile phone users can communicate during emergencies
Mobile phones are critical infrastructure. How can disruptions be minimized when they are hit by a major communications network failure? The governmen...
October 7, 2022
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China, Russia irresponsible for allowing N. Korea’s uncontrollable behavior
It makes no sense to defend North Korea’s repeated military provocations and shift the blame to the United States. China and Russia should be aware of...
October 7, 2022
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Party leaders should deepen Diet discussions on mountain of issues
Deliberation time in the Diet must not be devoted solely to the state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the issue of the Family Federat...
October 6, 2022
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Passing trade secrets to rival firm is unforgivable behavior
As people’s work styles have diversified, it is no longer unusual to change jobs. When people move to a new employer, giving a rival business confiden...
October 6, 2022
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