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Ruling, opposition parties gearing up for lower house election in pandemic
With two months left before the expiration of the terms of House of Representatives members in October, lawmakers are gearing up for the next lower ho...
August 21, 2021
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Clear guidelines needed to publicly disclose the names of disaster victims
Publicizing the names of the dead and missing in the event of a disaster is directly related to prompt rescue efforts. The government should swiftly e...
August 21, 2021
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Can the recurrence of Mizuho Bank system glitches finally be prevented?
Didn’t they just vow to prevent a recurrence? The fifth system failure this year is nothing short of disgraceful. Management responsibility must be cl...
August 21, 2021
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Will power generation with ammonia play leading role in decarbonization?
Along with hydrogen, ammonia, which does not produce carbon dioxide when burned, is attracting attention as a new fuel that is expected to play a key ...
August 20, 2021
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Science labs are the new front line of competition with a rising China
With China rising in science and technology research, Japan’s decline has become clear. The Japanese government needs to rebuild the domestic research...
August 20, 2021
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Expand criteria for recognizing health problems connected to work
Employees’ health must not be undermined by excessive burdens. It is important to properly recognize work-related problems and use this to redress the...
August 19, 2021
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Implement thorough safety measures for athletes at Tokyo Paralympics
The Tokyo Paralympics will kick off on Aug. 24 without spectators at any of the competition venues, as part of measures to deal with the novel coronav...
August 19, 2021
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Effective measures needed to shore up economy amid pandemic uncertainty
The economy is in a state of flux, and the renewed spread of the novel coronavirus has increased uncertainty about the future. The government should c...
August 18, 2021
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Take all possible steps to secure medical system to battle pandemic
Unless the medical care system is drastically strengthened, it will be impossible to overcome the novel coronavirus pandemic, which has been described...
August 18, 2021
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Prepare to take action for early evacuation due to prolonged heavy rain
In many parts of the country, it has been raining hard for an extended period as if it were the rainy season. There is a possibility that heavy rain w...
August 17, 2021
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World must not abandon Afghanistan as Taliban regain control
It must be said that the hasty mission of the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden to end “America’s longest war” has come at great cost. The in...
August 17, 2021
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Marking war’s end, face global changes to maintain peace / Enhance defense system to avoid crises
The day marking the 76th anniversary of the end of World War II has arrived, with a government-sponsored national memorial service for the war dead he...
August 16, 2021
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Explore ways to prevent random acts of hostility against society
There has been no end to incidents of violent attacks on members of the public at random. It is necessary for society as a whole to think about how to...
August 14, 2021
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Step up medical response to pandemic to reduce recuperation at home
The explosive rise in novel coronavirus infections is continuing. The government must take the lead and make all-out efforts to prevent the virus’ spr...
August 14, 2021
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Encourage mentality change to prevent deaths of foreign detainees
The lives and human rights of foreign nationals detained at immigration facilities must not be disregarded. The government should work to raise awaren...
August 13, 2021
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