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Support through physical, social elements vital for inclusive society
For people such as those with disabilities and the elderly to go out without anxiety and take part in various activities, it is essential that they ca...
March 12, 2021
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Avoid confusion over vaccinations by providing accurate information
It is necessary to use the limited supply of novel coronavirus vaccines effectively to ensure inoculations run smoothly. The government should provide...
March 12, 2021
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Pass on 3/11 disaster lessons for sake of future generations / Verify results, challenges of reconstruction
Ten years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake. More than 22,000 people were killed or remain missing. Stories of earthquake-related expe...
March 11, 2021
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Foster cohesive society to help people anxious from loneliness, isolation
It is important to promote the creation of a society in which people are there for those who face anxiety on their own and give them a helping hand. ...
March 10, 2021
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Mizuho Bank cannot afford to make any more mistakes after latest glitches
System failures at Mizuho Bank have led to a series of problems for its automated teller machines and online banking. After a large-scale problem on ...
March 10, 2021
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Use 10th Anniversary of 2011 Disaster as Reminder to Reinforce Preparations
Japan, an archipelago known for its natural disasters, has been affected by earthquakes, torrential rain, typhoons and other calamities almost every y...
March 9, 2021
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Thoroughly Examine Whether Companies Manipulated Government Officials
A series of incidents have come to light revealing an inappropriate relationship between the government and business. The government should thoroughly...
March 9, 2021
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Expand International Cooperation to Prevent North Korea Committing Financial Crimes through Cyber-Attacks
With a noose of sanctions around it, North Korea has intensified its theft of cash and crypto-assets, or virtual currency, through cyber-attacks. Inte...
March 8, 2021
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10 Years after Disaster, Develop Industries that Take Advantage of Tohoku’s Attractiveness
How can vigorous industries be developed in the face of dwindling government support? As a decade will have passed since the Great East Japan Earthqua...
March 8, 2021
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Balance protection, support for bank customers suffering from dementia
The Japanese Bankers Association (JBA) has compiled its views on the money deposited by customers with dementia. The JBA says that even relatives who ...
March 7, 2021
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Take lasting, concrete action during newly extended state of emergency
Though it came late, it is commendable that the government has announced the expansion of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing and the strengthenin...
March 6, 2021
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China must realize a hard-line stance undermines its own national interests
The international community’s concerns about China have increased further. The administration of President Xi Jinping should be aware of the reality t...
March 6, 2021
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10 Years after Accident, Govt should Consider Vision for Future of N-Power
Almost 10 years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake, and the work to clean up after the accident at Tokyo Electric Power Company Holding...
March 5, 2021
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Devise Measures to Prevent Infections even after State of Emergency is Lifted
There is no point in repeating the process of lifting the state of emergency, only to have infections spread again. During the reextended emergency pe...
March 5, 2021
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Pay Attention to Similar Symptoms of Hay Fever, Coronavirus Infection
This year’s hay fever season has begun. It is necessary to be more careful than in a typical year, as hay fever symptoms such as nasal congestion and ...
March 4, 2021
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