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Help former prisoners fully rejoin society to cut rates of recidivism
People reoffending after being released from prison is an ongoing problem. The central and local governments need to proceed with efforts to help form...
January 22, 2022
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Party leaders must debate specific ways Japan can overcome hardships
Japan is facing difficult circumstances concerning the pandemic, the economy and national security. It is important for the ruling and opposition part...
January 21, 2022
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Mizuho’s new leadership faces huge task to prevent further system glitches
The new management must be prepared to take a fresh look at everything in order to revamp a corporate culture that is lacking in openness and prevent ...
January 21, 2022
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Covering up shoddy statistics work a gross ethical failure by ministry
It is reprehensible to continue improperly handling data for statistics and to cover up the wrongful practice so that it is not discovered. The Land, ...
January 20, 2022
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Govt must present updated strategy to contain the 6th wave of infections
How effective are the measures to be taken this time against a new coronavirus variant that is believed to be highly contagious but also to pose a low...
January 20, 2022
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Consider counterattack capabilities to defend against N. Korea’s missiles
North Korea is attempting to improve its missile capabilities by repeatedly launching upgraded missiles. Japan should urgently consider possessing cou...
January 19, 2022
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Companies that are performing well have a responsibility to increase pay
Pay increases are essential for the realization of the “virtuous cycle of growth and distribution” that the government is aiming for. Companies that a...
January 19, 2022
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Use Great Hanshin Earthquake’s lessons to improve future measures
Jan. 17 marked 27 years since the Great Hanshin Earthquake. In recent years, there has been a spate of significant earthquakes in various parts of Jap...
January 18, 2022
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Kishida must take initiative in fight against pandemic to boost economy
For a vision of the future to be mapped out, the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country must be contained. The government needs to deal swiftl...
January 18, 2022
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Knife attack on entrance examinees a selfish act that leaves us speechless
People are likely to wonder how much time the test takers spent preparing for this day. A boy’s atrocious act, which was intended to ruin such efforts...
January 17, 2022
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Tonga eruption must serve as reminder of tsunami’s dangers
The cardinal rule for evacuating from tsunami is to flee if a tremor is felt. However, tsunami can come even if there is no tremor. It is hoped that p...
January 17, 2022
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Map out measures to get through cold spells amid tight power supply
As the severe cold spell continues, the balance between supply and demand for electricity is again becoming strained this year. The public and private...
January 16, 2022
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Create system in which employees, job seekers can pursue new learning
Investment in people is a source of growth. An environment must be created in which working people and job seekers who want to acquire new knowledge a...
January 16, 2022
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Make quarantine period shorter while also expanding testing capacity
Amid a surge of infections with the omicron variant of the novel coronavirus, there has been an increasing number of people forced to be away from wor...
January 15, 2022
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Japan should fully develop N-power technology through intl cooperation
To ensure a stable supply of energy, domestic technology must be passed down and further developed. Japan must proactively take part in international ...
January 15, 2022
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