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As quasi-emergency measures end, need for health precautions remains
It will be the first time in 2½ months that quasi-emergency measures will not be applied anywhere in the country. When social activities return to no...
March 19, 2022
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Create environment where women can give birth with peace of mind
There are many pregnant women who need support for various reasons. An environment where they can give birth to their children with peace of mind mus...
March 19, 2022
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Uncertainty makes flexibility vital as Federal Reserve raises its rates
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is accelerating the rise in prices around the world. The U.S. Federal Reserve should take all possible measures to deter ...
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Be alert, prepare for aftershocks following powerful earthquakes
Strong tremors hit large areas of the Tohoku and Kanto regions late at night. Residents need to be vigilant as another major earthquake could occur in...
March 18, 2022
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Preserve, utilize valuable firsthand data on Great East Japan Earthquake
Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] Websites that collect records of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake are a means to pass on memories and le...
March 17, 2022
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Pay increases across all industries needed to help support livelihoods
Steady wage hikes are necessary to support the lives of people who are reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and suffering due to the rising prices of...
March 17, 2022
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Indictment of lawmakers involved in vote-buying scandal is inevitable
There would be a lack of balance if only a person who gave bribes at the time of an election campaign were charged, while those who received large amo...
March 16, 2022
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How far is China willing to go in its support for Russia in Ukraine crisis?
China will face international criticism and severe sanctions if Beijing supports Russia in its aggression against Ukraine. Is Chinese President Xi Jin...
March 16, 2022
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LDP must responsibly steer nation amid increasingly difficult times
The Liberal Democratic Party must deal with the drastically changing international situation, and at the same time, it must curb damage to the economy...
March 15, 2022
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With 3G service ending, detailed explanations must be made to users
From the end of this month, major mobile phone service companies will begin plans to phase out the 3G communications service that is mainly used in ol...
March 15, 2022
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Ukrainians performed well at Beijing Paralympics, but without smiles
Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] These will be remembered as the Paralympics in which the ideal of seeking world peace through sports was dis...
March 14, 2022
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Russian invasion spurs historic shift in European security framework
European countries have begun to shift their focus to strengthen deterrence against Russia, out of a heightened sense of crisis regarding their securi...
March 13, 2022
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Diet must debate how to strengthen deterrence amid security concerns
The peace of the international community is facing a serious crisis due to Russia’s outrageous act. Ruling and opposition parties must proactively eng...
March 12, 2022
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To chasten Russia, G7 must work for effective sanctions on energy exports
To ensure that sanctions are implemented against Russia’s energy exports, the Group of Seven advanced nations must unite and do their best to secure a...
March 12, 2022
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Fight infectious diseases with speed through emergency drug approval
A cornerstone of infectious disease control is to develop vaccines and pharmaceutical products swiftly and facilitate their availability. It is hoped ...
March 11, 2022
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