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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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Monitor saury catches to ensure international agreements are kept
Poor hauls of sanma saury, which is called the “flavor of the people,” are becoming increasingly serious. It is important for the economies concerned ...
March 20, 2021
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BOJ must contain side effects of easing policy to support economy
How can the Bank of Japan contain side effects while maintaining monetary easing? It can be said that the central bank had to make tough choices in it...
March 20, 2021
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On same-sex marriage, court should use ‘unconstitutional’ with caution
Whether or not to allow same-sex couples to marry is fundamental to the nature of the family. As there is no consensus in society, the recent court de...
March 20, 2021
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Restart of nuclear plant operations is at the mercy of disparate courts
The restart of nuclear power plants is an issue that affects the country’s energy policy. A situation in which power companies are at the mercy of dif...
March 19, 2021
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Stay vigilant to avoid resurgence of virus after state of emergency
Medical professionals are still walking a tightrope. Strict vigilance is needed to ensure that easing restrictions on people’s activities does not lea...
March 19, 2021
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Stronger intl involvement necessary to end military violence in Myanmar
As the number of victims of the military crackdown in Myanmar rises, the international community has been unable to take effective measures. It must s...
March 18, 2021
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