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Japan must hasten discussions on strengthening regulations
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Preserve physical strength amid reduced outings
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Kishida must deepen cooperation to safeguard international order
Unless Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is forced to fail, the international order will be shaken to its very foundations. Japan should make every diploma...
May 1, 2022
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Can management efforts alone keep them operating?
The novel coronavirus pandemic has made it even more difficult to maintain local railroad lines, which continue to operate at a loss. Local government...
May 1, 2022
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G7 nations should take lead in putting more pressure on Russia
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April 30, 2022
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Unreasonable demands from customers should not be tolerated
There is no end to the number of customers who place an undue burden on employees with malicious complaints. It is important to be considerate about ...
April 30, 2022
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Speed up measures to keep islands from becoming military bases
It could serve as a foothold for China to expand its military influence in the South Pacific. The United States, Australia and Japan should step up th...
April 29, 2022
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Wrong decision to set sail invited disaster
The boat operating company has grave responsibility for allowing the vessel in question to set sail with many tourists on board amid the expectation o...
April 29, 2022
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Prioritize safety when buying, using high-powered bikes
Accidents involving electric bicycles are increasing. Users need to exercise care in selecting and riding these bicycles, making sure to use them prop...
April 28, 2022
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Musk should not let harmful posts go unchecked
Social media has become vital infrastructure through which many people exchange information. Its operators should be aware that a strong sense of ethi...
April 28, 2022
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Measures to control fuel prices nearing limit
With fuel prices continuing to soar, it will be problematic if the government relies on makeshift measures. In addition to actively supporting compani...
April 27, 2022
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Enhance deterrence by acquiring effective counteroffensive capabilities
The security environment surrounding Japan is becoming increasingly severe. There is a need to enhance deterrence by having the capabilities to counte...
April 27, 2022
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French leader must fulfill heavy responsibility for European stability
Voters in France might have considered the continued service of President Emmanuel Macron, who places importance on cohesion in the European Union and...
April 26, 2022
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Monitoring must be enhanced if their number, scale are to increase
The government is establishing massive funds one after another to promote its signature policies, such as decarbonization. As long as taxpayers’ money...
April 26, 2022
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LDP must not let its guard down even after victory
The Liberal Democratic Party has firmly held on to a seat in a conservative stronghold, but it cannot be said that the party gained momentum for the H...
April 25, 2022
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