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Can the food ingredient serve as alternative to wheat?
With wheat prices soaring, rice flour is attracting attention as an alternative. It is hoped that the government will actively help boost rice consump...
August 17, 2022
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Examine risk factors, shore up domestic demand
It has been confirmed that the nation’s economy is on a recovery track. However, there are many risk factors for the future. The government needs to k...
August 17, 2022
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Japan must sharpen diplomacy, defense capabilities to maintain peace
Postwar peace was built on the precious sacrifices of the 3.1 million war dead. To maintain it, Japan must be proactive. The government-sponsored na...
August 16, 2022
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Yoon’s ability to improve relations with Japan will be tested
It is commendable that there has been a reversal of the previous South Korean administration’s policy toward Japan, which was fixated on history issue...
August 16, 2022
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Rebuild international order that does not allow aggression / Defense capabilities to contain threats are essential
The postwar international order has been shaken by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It is hoped that this day will serve as an opportunity to rethink th...
August 15, 2022
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It’s time to move on to the next round of reforms
Raising the consumption tax rate and securing a stable source of funding for social security was highly significant, but constant review is still need...
August 14, 2022
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Create workplaces that do not cause mental illness
There is no end to cases in which people suffer from mental disorders caused by stress at work. The government and companies need to work together to ...
August 14, 2022
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After pay raise recommendation, govt should reform its workplace
Deterioration of the bureaucracy leads to losses for the nation. Reforms must be quickly launched to make the bureaucracy an attractive and rewarding ...
August 13, 2022
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Efforts must be made to support World Heritage bid
The registration of the Sado Island Gold Mines as a World Heritage site has been delayed because of problems with the nomination document. The governm...
August 13, 2022
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Efforts must be made to protect traditional Japanese cuisine
To protect stocks of eel, which is used in traditional Japanese cuisine, it is important to steadily improve international resource management. Japan ...
August 12, 2022
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Virtual spaces offer great promise, but also present potential risks
The use of virtual online spaces known as the metaverse is expected to rapidly expand. It is important to examine the impact on society and aim to cre...
August 12, 2022
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Get to the bottom of issue regarding huge donations
Is the so-called “spiritual sales” tactic that was a social problem in the past still continuing? There is a need to clarify the actual situation as s...
August 11, 2022
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Kishida must clarify policy goals and produce tangible results
The stage of postponing policy issues and playing it safe has passed. From now on, the new Cabinet needs to steadily produce tangible results. Prime...
August 11, 2022
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Normalization of intimidation of Taiwan must not be tolerated
The Chinese military is continuing military drills that simulate an invasion of Taiwan and is poised to make such drills the norm. The aim is clearly ...
August 10, 2022
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Boost competitiveness through medical-engineering collaborations
The latest move to merge two national universities is expected to lead to the improvement in the quality of research and enhance international competi...
August 10, 2022
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