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Lower house speaker: 2-power bloc politics preferable to 2-party system
This year marks 25 years since the introduction of the system of combining single-seat constituencies and proportional representation in House of Repr...
June 21, 2021
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Fed must tread carefully in exploring ways to scale down monetary easing
A hike to interest rates and a paring of quantitative easing by the U.S. central bank will have a significant impact on the global economy. The U.S. F...
June 20, 2021
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Strive to create society in which men, women raise children together
The Child-rearing and Nursing Care Leave Law was revised in the recent ordinary Diet session to make it easier for men to take childcare leave. A soci...
June 20, 2021
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Court gives tough sentence in case involving large-scale vote-buying
Compared with past incidents of election violations, the number of people who took bribes and the amount of money used for vote-buying are significant...
June 19, 2021
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Economic, fiscal policies should be how-to manuals, not mere wish lists
There is no point in merely arranging themes and goals. A long-term strategy to restore vitality to the Japanese economy should be presented clearly i...
June 19, 2021
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U.S.-Russia summit only 1st step toward improved bilateral relations
Improving relations that are said to be at their worst since the end of the Cold War will not be easy. It is important for the two countries to rebuil...
June 18, 2021
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Ending state of emergency must not be allowed to cause new resurgence
The end of the current state of emergency will come just one month before the opening of the Tokyo Olympics. A resurgence of coronavirus infections mu...
June 18, 2021
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Carefully observe effectiveness of new drug for Alzheimer’s disease
Will this lead to the establishment of a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia? In order to use this drug effectivel...
June 17, 2021
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Insufficient debate held in Diet on overcoming pandemic difficulties
Although vaccinations have brought a ray of light, it can hardly be said that the nation has overcome the difficulties. The ruling and opposition part...
June 17, 2021
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It’s difficult to resolve latest turmoil over Toshiba’s shareholders’ meeting
The Yomiuri Shimbun [posttime] JST, [postdate] Without a thorough investigation of the truth, and clarification of where responsibility lies, it ...
June 16, 2021
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Can new Israeli administration unite despite widely disparate members?
A completely unprecedented coalition government has been united solely in its opposition to Prime Minister Netanyahu. The question will be whether it ...
June 15, 2021
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Swiftly relocate bus stops deemed to pose greatest risk of traffic accidents
Accidents are more likely to occur at bus stops located near pedestrian crossings and intersections, where large buses create blind spots. Bus stops w...
June 15, 2021
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G7 leaders’ statement shows renewed unity among democratic nations
It is significant that democratic nations have expressed their determination to stand together against China’s moves to challenge the international or...
June 15, 2021
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G7 nations must join hands to revive multilateral cooperation
The leading democracies that share common values must unite to revitalize these summits. The effectiveness of multilateral cooperation must be demonst...
June 14, 2021
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Empathy is key to restoring G7’s vitality
The first Group of Seven summit to be held in person in two years is proof that we have begun to see signs of hope, an indication that the world is f...
June 14, 2021
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