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Upper House Poll: Election Carries The Same Significance As Choosing A Government
As uncertain information is spreading easily and there are groups that make extreme assertions, making the wrong choice could lead to political and...
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Investigation of Medical Accidents: Improve The System So That Fairness Is Ensured
Even if there is a system to investigate the causes of medical accidents, that system will not prevent recurrence unless it is used effectively. It...
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Mine Ban Convention: 6 Countries Urged to Reconsider Withdrawal Decision
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Nissan Plant ‘Closures’: Break away from Negative Cycle and Step up Alliance Strategy
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Aging Infrastructure: What Should be Done to Raise Funds for Repair and Renewal?
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Wage Increases and Economic Growth: Take Measures to Boost Corporate Investment
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Prison Sentence for Japanese Employee: Visiting China with Peace of Mind Impossible under Its Judicial System
China cannot be called a nation governed by the rule of law, considering that, throughout the legal proceedings, it was never sufficiently specifie...
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U.S. Policy on Russia: Realistic Shift from Reconciliation to Pressure
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Strengthening Defense Capabilities: China’s Provocative Actions Cannot be Ignored
Chinese military aircraft have repeatedly engaged in dangerous flights in the skies surrounding Japan. This could lead to an accidental collision. ...
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U.S. Tariff Notice: Unreasonable to Make Demands That Only Benefit One’s Own Interests
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Errors in Election Administration: Lax Checks Risk Undermining Credibility
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Misconduct by Iwaki Shinkumi: Improper Practices Are Serious, Unacceptable for Financial Institution
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