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ROK Court’s Former Comfort Women Ruling Denies ‘Sovereign Immunity’
A South Korean court has issued another ruling that undermines the foundation of bilateral relations between Japan and South Korea. The ruling runs co...
January 9, 2021
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Help hospitals Cooperate as New Emergency Starts / Individual Efforts Vital to Control Pandemic
The degree of urgency over novel coronavirus infections is increasing. The government, medical professionals, companies and individuals must do what i...
January 8, 2021
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Examine Issues Posed by Holding Local Assemblies’ Deliberations Online
As part of measures against the novel coronavirus pandemic, an increasing number of local governments are allowing assembly members to attend committe...
January 7, 2021
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Suga should Aim to Build Foreign Policy Based on Free, Open Order
At a time when the international community is at a turning point, how can a free and democratic order be established? In this regard, Japan should pla...
January 7, 2021
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Sense of Crisis must be Shared by All to Control Coronavirus / Work to Protect Employment, Livelihoods
As long as there is no sign of the novel coronavirus pandemic being brought under control, the implementation of strong measures will be necessary. Ut...
January 5, 2021
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Do Utmost to Tackle Structural Changes to Revitalize Economy / Invest in Digitization, Decarbonization
Drastic economic structural changes are needed to revitalize the economy, which has been devastated by the novel coronavirus pandemic. This year, the ...
January 4, 2021
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Time to Rebuild International Cooperation amid Pandemic / Unity of Democratic Nations under Threat
Building a world in which people can travel freely and prosper together under common rules: The blows and unrest brought about by the novel coronaviru...
January 3, 2021
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Digital Agency should Be Control Tower for Improvement of Administration
It is important to make up for the delay in digitization and improve the quality of government administration. The wisdom of the public and private se...
January 2, 2021
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Hurry to Expand Relief System for Victims Harmed by Asbestos
The government bears a heavy responsibility for neglecting to take countermeasures even though it recognized the danger of asbestos, thereby spreading...
January 2, 2021
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Build a Society Filled with Peace, Vitality / Overcome Hardships Using Wisdom and Courage
New Year’s reminds people how precious it is to be able to cheerfully exchange the usual greeting “Happy New Year!” The landscape has completely chang...
January 1, 2021
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Govt must Inform Public on Factors behind Need for Large Defense Budget
The security environment surrounding Japan is becoming increasingly severe. The government must explain this fact thoroughly to the people and bring a...
December 30, 2020
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Temples, Shrines Have Soothing Role to Play as Pandemic Inflames Anxiety
The impact of the novel coronavirus has spread to traditional religious events such as New Year’s visits to temples and shrines, funerals and memorial...
December 30, 2020
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Japan must Stop Spread of Mutated Coronavirus through Swift Detection
Strict vigilance is necessary because this variant is said to be more contagious than the established ones. Border controls at airports must be streng...
December 29, 2020
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S. Korea should not Be Allowed to Neglect 2015 Comfort Women Pact
The actions taken by the administration of South Korean President Moon Jae-in, which have trampled on the spirit of the agreement, are simply insincer...
December 29, 2020
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Reinforce Foundation for Local Disaster Response Amid Fewer Volunteer Firefighters
The downward trend in the number of volunteer fire corps members, who support local disaster prevention and response, has shown no sign of stopping. T...
December 28, 2020
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