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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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Securities industry must be more transparent about setting IPO prices
It is important to have a system that enables start-ups to raise enough capital necessary in the stock market when they go public. The securities indu...
February 7, 2022
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European Union’s energy policy recognizes value of nuclear power
This could be a sign that a path has been clarified for Europe to return to nuclear power. Japan should refer to the move as an effective means of bot...
February 7, 2022
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Protect dairy industry by promoting milk consumption amid disposal fears
Milk and dairy products are rich in nutrients and an essential part of people’s diets. Hopefully measures will be considered to ensure stable consumpt...
February 6, 2022
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Government responsible for smooth SDF transport of foreign nationals
In the event of an emergency overseas, it is an obvious duty to transport foreign nationals working at Japanese embassies and other related people by ...
February 6, 2022
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Protect rights of children by careful revision of law concerning paternity
A situation must be avoided in which children whose parents fail to register their births suffer disadvantages because they do not have a family regis...
February 5, 2022
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Accelerating boosters for the elderly is essential for overcoming 6th wave
The pandemic situation now is clearly different from the past. It is essential to implement government-initiated measures based on the characteristics...
February 5, 2022
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Games host China must not threaten freedom of athletes / Role of media more important than ever
The Beijing Winter Olympics kicks off amid global instability following a confrontation between the United States and China and the novel coronavirus ...
February 4, 2022
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Identify structural factors behind bureaucrats’ mistakes in documents
A series of mistakes were found in budget-related documents submitted by the government to the current Diet session. According to the government, this...
February 3, 2022
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U.S., Europe must work together to prevent Russian invasion of Ukraine
There is growing speculation that Russia will invade Ukraine, and the situation is increasingly tense. The United States and Europe must work together...
February 3, 2022
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Myanmar junta’s governance without the consent of the people must end
Just over a year has passed since the Myanmar military overthrew the democratic government led by Aung San Suu Kyi in a coup. The junta’s violent supp...
February 2, 2022
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