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Tonga disaster shows need to guard against communication disruptions
If undersea cables, the lifeline of communications, were damaged in the event of a large-scale disaster, it would be difficult to assess the impact of...
January 26, 2022
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Fully consider residents’ wishes to expedite relocation of Futenma base
The relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Futenma Air Station in Okinawa Prefecture to the Henoko district in Nago in the same prefecture is the only s...
January 25, 2022
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Govt, political parties must deepen debate over spread of infections
Infections with the novel coronavirus have been spreading rapidly. The government and the ruling and opposition parties should seriously discuss how t...
January 25, 2022
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Concrete measures vital to achieving goal for primary balance surplus
The nation’s fiscal condition is deteriorating rapidly, as a result of measures taken against the novel coronavirus. Despite this, if the government d...
January 24, 2022
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Kazakhstan unrest exposes cracks in long-term dictatorship
Staying in power forever is difficult for any authoritarian ruler. The downfall of a leader who was viewed as a model for tyranny may have served as a...
January 24, 2022
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Japan, U.S. must boost cooperation to ensure stable international order
There have been conspicuous moves by despotic countries that threaten the international order. To maintain global peace and prosperity, Japan and the ...
January 23, 2022
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Olympic results should lead to further development of world-class athletes
Japanese athletes’ spectacular showing at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics should not be a momentary event. Continued support is essential to nurtur...
January 23, 2022
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Disappointment is the price paid as Brexit marks its 1st anniversary
One year has passed since Britain completed its withdrawal from the European Union. The British people must be keenly aware of the price they have pai...
January 22, 2022
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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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