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Moon must solve issues over wartime workers during his tenure
An unfair judicial ruling in South Korea has, once again, taken a Japanese company a step closer to possibly suffering real damage. In order to avoid ...
October 4, 2021
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Raise awareness of cyber-attacks on hospitals, other vital facilities
The number of cyber-attacks on medical institutions is increasing in Japan and around the world. There have been cases in which surgeries and other op...
October 3, 2021
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Tech is used to counterfeit artworks, so use tech to authenticate them, too
The Yomiuri Shimbun [posttime] JST, [postdate] Restoring trust in the art business is not easy. The Cultural Affairs Agency and art-world organiz...
October 3, 2021
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Will Kishida’s colors shine through in LDP’s new leadership lineup?
The Liberal Democratic Party executive appointments reflect the composition of the closely contested LDP leadership election. The question now is whet...
October 2, 2021
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Mitsubishi Electric’s ‘no problem’ overconfidence is itself a problem
It is absolutely fundamental that manufacturers guarantee the quality of their products. Widespread disregard of this basic requirement within Mitsubi...
October 2, 2021
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Hakuho’s retirement concludes era of remarkable achievement in ring
Yokozuna Hakuho led the professional sumo world for a long time and set many splendid records. The feats of the great yokozuna, whose epochal career b...
October 1, 2021
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Address mounting threat posed by diversification of Pyongyang’s missile arsenal
It can be said that North Korea’s tactic of promoting the development of a variety of nuclear weapons in an attempt to negotiate on an equal footing w...
October 1, 2021
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Kishida must clarify policies, build a stable administration / Communication and action required
Expectations of steadiness and a sense of stability may have brought about victory in a close race. It is hoped that the new president of the ruling L...
September 30, 2021
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Authorities must do more to protect young children from fatal abuse
Another unbearably grievous incident has occurred. Relevant organizations must examine the case and devise ways to protect young lives, seriously cons...
September 28, 2021
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Germany must create a stable government that can lead Europe
It will not be easy to build a structure to succeed the one led by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has been in office for 16 years and is highly ...
September 28, 2021
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Create environment in which high schoolers can choose jobs they want
To enable high school students to choose the kind of jobs they want, it is important to appropriately review how job-hunting activities should be cond...
September 27, 2021
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Establish system to handle cancer treatment amid COVID-19 pandemic
The treatment of cancer patients at medical institutions has been affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Deaths from cancer are increasing, and e...
September 27, 2021
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Quad’s 4 major democracies must work to further deepen cooperation
It is very significant that democracies that share fundamental values have confirmed they will deepen cooperation in a wide range of fields to address...
September 26, 2021
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Digital devices meant for learning must not become hotbed of bullying
The digital terminals distributed to elementary and junior high school students across the nation may have contributed to bullying. The Education, Cul...
September 26, 2021
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Taiwan’s TPP bid must be examined based on rules, not China’s opinions
Taiwan has applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Member countries have to consider whether ...
September 25, 2021
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