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Establish a system for prompt collection of pandemic data
Prompt information gathering and analysis are important to bring infectious diseases under control. With the government still struggling to collect d...
June 25, 2022
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Foster prosperity in Okinawa by reducing its base-related burdens
The tremendous sacrifice borne by Okinawa in the war must be taken seriously again, and the burdens that Okinawa still shoulders must be shared. The c...
June 24, 2022
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U.N. must take the lead in measures to help resolve the situation
The global food crisis is growing in severity and developing countries are being hit hard. There is an urgent need for the United Nations, Europe and ...
June 24, 2022
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Prevent recidivism through effective rehabilitation of inmates
It is vital for prison inmates to be conscious of their crimes so that they do not commit them again. There is a need to strengthen guidance and educa...
June 23, 2022
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Ascertain candidates’ political views, make careful choices
The international situation, as well as Japan’s economy and society, are undergoing major changes. This is an important opportunity to determine the d...
June 23, 2022
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Parties must present specific measures to get through turbulent times / Dealing with soaring prices is an urgent task
There is an urgent need to rebuild the nation’s economy, which has been battered by the coronavirus pandemic and soaring prices. The nation’s response...
June 22, 2022
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Local clinics should also contribute to treatment
There are still many people continuing to have aftereffects from infection with the novel coronavirus. It is important to make it possible for a wide ...
June 21, 2022
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Measures should stimulate demand to help revive local economies
The tourism industry is suffering due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. The new measures must effectively stimulate demand that will lead to the rev...
June 21, 2022
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Senior citizens should keep feeling desire to take on challenges
Marine adventurer Kenichi Horie has succeeded in crossing the Pacific Ocean on a yacht at the age of 83. Many people must have been encouraged by the ...
June 20, 2022
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Setbacks in democratization must not be ignored
Democracy is at risk in Cambodia because of the country’s China-backed authoritarian rule. A situation that could threaten regional stability must be ...
June 20, 2022
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Enormous tsunami judged to be beyond assumptions
Even though more than 11 years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake, there are people who continue to live as evacuees. The Supreme Cour...
June 19, 2022
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Use information disclosure as leverage to correct disparities
In recent years, the promotion of women’s empowerment has become a pillar of national labor policy. It is crucial for this pillar not to end up simpl...
June 19, 2022
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Be cautious on yen’s depreciation caused by differences
The difference in the direction of monetary policy between Japan and the United States has become even clearer. The Bank of Japan should carefully exp...
June 18, 2022
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Rezoning is an essential reform to correct vote value disparities
As demanded by the judiciary, it is a necessary reform to correct the disparity in the value of one vote. The government must ensure that legislation ...
June 18, 2022
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Be aware of the importance of political neutrality
Public servants must not violate political neutrality in connection with elections and undermine public trust. Ahead of the official start of campai...
June 17, 2022
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