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Sexual Online Ads: Rectify Situation in Which Children Are Exposed to Such Content
Ads containing sexual content have been displayed on websites that are accessible to children, and the situation has sparked concerns over the nega...
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Regional Revitalization: What Should be Done to Maintain Functions of Local Govts?
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Freelance Law: Companies Must Make Efforts to Reform Their Mindset
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Policy on Foreign Nationals: Make Rules of Society Well Known and Work to Promote Coexistence
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BRICS Summit: Member Nations’ Varying Distances from U.S. Became Clear
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U.S.’ 25% Tariffs on Japan: Don’t Panic. Work to Make a Stronger Economy
With the international situation becoming increasingly severe, the importance of the Japan-U.S. alliance continues to grow. And yet, the United Sta...
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Agricultural Policy on Rice: Deepen Debate on Revising Acreage Reduction Policy
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Harassment of Athletes: Anonymous Malice Tarnishes Sports
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Falls Involving Young Kids: Parents’ Ability to Monitor Their Children Is Limited
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Hospital Financial Difficulties: Restructuring of Medical Care in Regional Areas Is Inevitable
Many hospitals are experiencing financial difficulties, regardless of whether they are national, public or private. They have been unable to respon...
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