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NHK should Put Lowering of Fees ahead of Intensifying Fee Collection
Rather than thoroughly collecting receiving fees, drastically cutting the fees and boldly streamlining the organization should be prioritized. To esta...
March 3, 2021
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World must Press Myanmar Military to Stop Violence and Suppression
In Myanmar, where the military has staged a coup, the armed crackdown on demonstrations calling for the restoration of civilian rule is intensifying. ...
March 3, 2021
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Mizuho Bank’s poor handling of latest system glitch must not be repeated
Another system failure has occurred at Mizuho Bank, which has experienced major system problems in the past. The bank must determine the cause of the ...
March 2, 2021
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Moon’s speech on Japan-ROK ties must be backed up with action
Improving Japan-South Korea relations serves the national interests of both countries and also contributes to regional stability. It is noteworthy tha...
March 2, 2021
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Can Japan Draw on its Technological Strengths for Carbon Recycling?
It will be difficult to achieve the government’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 unless every possible measure is taken....
March 1, 2021
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Support for Marriage Vital as Number of Births Continues to Fall in Japan
The number of children being born is rapidly declining, and this situation cannot be overlooked. To curb the decrease in the number of births, it is i...
March 1, 2021
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Support Survivors of 2011 Tohoku Disaster; Help Prevent Isolation
It will soon be 10 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, which left about 22,000 people dead or missing. The central and local governments must...
February 28, 2021
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Abuse of Support System for Disabled Children must not be Overlooked
There has been a series of cases in which operators of “after-school day services” used by children with disabilities made fraudulent claims for compe...
February 28, 2021
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Prevent resurgence of infections by easing restrictions in stages
If the lifting of the state of emergency causes people to let down their guard, it would all have been for nothing. It is necessary for the government...
February 27, 2021
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Concern over safety of paying salaries in e-money form must be addressed
The government is considering lifting the ban on e-money salary payments, in which salaries would be transferred to smartphone payment apps without go...
February 27, 2021
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Nuclear Power Plays Major Role in Realizing Decarbonization in Japan
A stable supply of electricity is a prerequisite for realizing decarbonization in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The government must aim to...
February 26, 2021
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Accelerate Efforts to Support Japan’s Development of COVID-19 Vaccines
The government’s reliance on foreign imports of vaccines, which are the key to fighting infectious diseases, is not encouraging. To ensure a stable su...
February 26, 2021
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Make Increased Efforts in Defense to Strengthen Japan-U.S. Alliance
Shortly after the inauguration of the new U.S. administration, a pending issue between Tokyo and Washington was settled for the time being. Japan shou...
February 25, 2021
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Many issues must be examined before full adoption of digital textbooks
Many local governments are concerned about using digital textbooks. Some researchers have voiced warnings over their excessive use. The education mini...
February 25, 2021
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As Demography Drains Local Govts’ Labor Pool, Prepare for AI to Step in
Due to the declining population, it is inevitable that many local governments will become short of staff. It is necessary to maintain public services ...
February 24, 2021
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