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Will new, high-volume mobile phone plans really benefit consumers?
The three major mobile phone companies have launched new plans with drastically reduced rates. They must arrange things so that a wide range of users ...
March 28, 2021
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Pandemic measures in FY21 budget reflect poor quality of debate in Diet
It can hardly be said that the ruling and opposition blocs have held sufficient discussions to overcome the crisis. They should not be preoccupied wit...
March 27, 2021
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Security flaws at N-power plant show need for serious reform at TEPCO
How could this happen? The accident at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant should have made Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. keenly awa...
March 27, 2021
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Pyongyang’s missiles test cooperation among Japan, U.S., South Korea
It can be said that North Korea has started trying to rattle the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden. Japan, the United States and South Korea ...
March 26, 2021
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Pro baseball teams should lift up nation with inspiring play on field
Spring has arrived and with it pro baseball. It is hoped the passion on the field will encourage a nation that is suffering from feelings of stagnatio...
March 26, 2021
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Kagoshima Pref. is a treasure trove of unique hot springs
As the days of refraining from going out have only continued because of the pandemic, I sometimes just want to bathe in a hot spring and get rid of so...
March 25, 2021
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Prevent technology leaks to China via transparent research funding
Policies on advanced technology research must be considered from a security perspective. The government needs to draw up clear rules to prevent techno...
March 25, 2021
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Panel must hasten discussions on stable succession to Imperial throne
What should be done about Imperial succession and the division of official duties? As members of the Imperial family are decreasing in number, discuss...
March 24, 2021
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Will latest land price trends help redress excessive focus on Tokyo?
The novel coronavirus pandemic has put a brake on the rise in land prices, but the extent of the impact varies according to the purpose of the land an...
March 24, 2021
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LDP needs to address domestic, global issues with humble attitude
The most important task is to restore the vitality of the nation by paving the way for bringing the coronavirus under control. The Liberal Democratic ...
March 23, 2021
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Strategically negotiate with Russia based on original point of northern territories issue
Russia has been acting insincerely in a series of responses as if it were denying past negotiations. The government needs to take a strategic approach...
March 22, 2021
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Line’s data access case exposes possible risks of outsourcing overseas
Grave doubt has been cast on the data management of an information infrastructure used by 86 million people in Japan. Parties concerned must urgently ...
March 22, 2021
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Excluding overseas spectators part of Japan’s duty to ensure safe Games
A great deal will be lost, but in order to realize a safe event, the decision can be said to have been inevitable. It is important to prevent another ...
March 22, 2021
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Former Justice Minister Kawai’s resignation should have come sooner
His announcement that he will resign as a Diet member, after all this time, can be said to have come too late. He should fulfill his responsibility to...
March 22, 2021
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U.S.-China talks highlight deep rift between global superpowers
The picture has become clearer that China pushes its self-centered arguments, which are not based on order under international law or universal values...
March 21, 2021
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