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Move civil court procedures online with an eye on safety, convenience
As digital technology advances, civil trials are about to undergo drastic changes. It is vital to enhance the convenience of judicial procedures by es...
February 16, 2022
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Review public pension benefits to give senior citizens peace of mind
With the emergence of the “era of 100-year life spans,” it is important to continually review the operation of the pension system, to alleviate people...
February 15, 2022
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Boost 3 nations’ cooperation to enhance deterrence against N. Korea
North Korea’s test-firing of missiles is a common threat to Japan, the United States and South Korea. These three countries need to cooperate in facil...
February 15, 2022
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With 5th title, Fujii’s dream to hold every shogi title becoming a reality
The strongest shogi player of the Reiwa era has claimed another great honor while continuing to rewrite shogi records. It is also becoming more likely...
February 14, 2022
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Keep using ISS to develop lunar explorations technology
Extending the operation of the International Space Station (ISS), which orbits 400 kilometers above the Earth, is under consideration. For humans to h...
February 14, 2022
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Govt must present specific steps for accelerating pace of boosters
The ongoing sixth wave of infections with the novel coronavirus cannot be overcome only by restricting people’s activities. It is important for the go...
February 12, 2022
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G7 nations must strengthen solidarity to shore up LNG supplies for Europe
The Japanese government intends to supply part of Japan’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports to Europe. Advanced nations should unite to deal with th...
February 11, 2022
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China, IOC must prevent incidents from overshadowing Beijing Olympic athletes
At the Beijing Winter Olympics, players performing at a top level have been constantly overshadowed by incidents. This is an extremely regrettable sit...
February 11, 2022
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Is social exhaustion behind belief that public safety is getting worse?
Crime continues to decline, yet people do not feel that they are living in a time of safety. Does social precarity, seen in widening inequality and th...
February 10, 2022
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Design medical service fee revisions to better deal with infectious disease
The revisions of medical service fees for fiscal 2022 are characterized by the aim of building medical services that can weather the effects of infect...
February 10, 2022
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Close loopholes on websites’ illegal distribution of copyrighted material
There is no end to the proliferation of illegal websites that post copies of manga and other pirated material on the internet without permission and m...
February 9, 2022
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Power firms must ensure stability of electricity supply despite declining business performance
With the prices of fuel for thermal power generation soaring, the business performance of electric power companies has been deteriorating. Each compan...
February 9, 2022
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Limit digital textbooks to taking advantage of video, audio functions
Digital devices have aspects that are beneficial for learning and aspects that are not beneficial. It is important to clearly determine the appropriat...
February 8, 2022
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Japan athletes make good start in Beijing, help brighten atmosphere
Japanese athletes have won a number of medals in the early days of the Beijing Winter Olympics. Their ability to display their strengths on this great...
February 8, 2022
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Boosting local enthusiasm will be vital to getting 2nd Sapporo Games
To bring about a second Sapporo Winter Olympics, it is essential to increase enthusiasm among the local community. The city of Sapporo must clearly co...
February 7, 2022
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