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Trump, after Attacking Democracy, must never Hold Public Office again
A disgraceful scene has played out in which Donald Trump has become the first U.S. president to be impeached by Congress twice. It is obvious that he ...
January 15, 2021
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Ground Elevation Project in Rikuzentakata Expanded without Examination
Involving a massive tsunami and a nuclear power plant accident, the Great East Japan Earthquake was an unprecedented and complex disaster. This year m...
January 15, 2021
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DPRK must Shift Focus from Military to Stimulate Economy, Ease Isolation
It is obvious that North Korea’s policy of placing too much emphasis on its military, which is continuing its nuclear and missile development, has exa...
January 14, 2021
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Greater Sense of Urgency Needed than ever before on Coronavirus
In response to a surge in coronavirus infections, a new state of emergency has been declared. The government should not hesitate to implement such mea...
January 14, 2021
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History resolution poses fear of Xi’s endless strengthening of authority
There is a strong indication that Communist Party of China General Secretary Xi Jinping, who also serves as the nation’s president, has taken decisive...
January 13, 2021
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Greater Support Needed in Pandemic for ‘Employment Ice Age’ Generation
The so-called employment ice age generation, many of whom work as nonregular employees, has been facing hardship due to the coronavirus crisis. Furthe...
January 13, 2021
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Mass Arrests under Security Law in H.K. Aim to Crush Pro-democracy Activists
It must be said that this move not only stifles Hong Kong’s pro-democracy activists but also eliminates them from society. Crackdowns that violate uni...
January 13, 2021
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Carefully Design Health Insurance System for Fertility Treatment
Reducing the financial burden will be good news for couples hoping for fertility treatment. The government should carefully prepare for such treatment...
January 12, 2021
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Beef up International Monitoring Network for Hidden Assets Overseas
There has been no end to cases in which people have hidden assets overseas while not paying taxes. The international monitoring network must be streng...
January 12, 2021
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Young Adults on Coming-of-Age Day Urged to Look Ahead without Flinching
How should people look ahead and move forward in an era of uncertainty? It is hoped that young people who are coming of age give thought to this quest...
January 11, 2021
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Prevent Voter Turnout from Falling as Number of Polling Stations Dwindles
Largely due to depopulation and municipal mergers, the number of polling stations set up for elections has been on the decline. Every possible measure...
January 11, 2021
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10 Years after Disaster, Progress Needed toward Self-reliance / Use Lessons Learned to Mitigate Future Harm
This year marks a decade since a massive earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident combined to create an unprecedented, complex disaster....
January 10, 2021
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Violence in Capitol Shakes Faith in U.S. Role as World’s Leading Democracy
Unbelievable scenes have played out in the United States, the world’s leading democracy. It can be said that social division and conspiracy theories f...
January 9, 2021
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ROK Court’s Former Comfort Women Ruling Denies ‘Sovereign Immunity’
A South Korean court has issued another ruling that undermines the foundation of bilateral relations between Japan and South Korea. The ruling runs co...
January 9, 2021
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Help hospitals Cooperate as New Emergency Starts / Individual Efforts Vital to Control Pandemic
The degree of urgency over novel coronavirus infections is increasing. The government, medical professionals, companies and individuals must do what i...
January 8, 2021
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