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Make nursing care sustainable soon, without hiking insurance premiums
The rise in premiums for nursing care insurance has not stopped. The government should accelerate a review of the system so that it can be sustained w...
May 28, 2021
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Belarus’ outrageous forced landing of plane threatened aviation safety
It is obvious that Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has trampled on aviation security in an attempt to clamp down on an anti-government activ...
May 27, 2021
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Thorough anti-infection measures needed to realize Tokyo Olympics
Less than two months are left before the start of the Tokyo Olympics. The novel coronavirus pandemic has yet to be brought under control. The governme...
May 27, 2021
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Public, private sectors must work to reduce cost of generating hydrogen
Expectations are growing for hydrogen energy, to realize decarbonization with the aim of not emitting greenhouse gases. The public and private sectors...
May 26, 2021
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Balance rehabilitation, punishment under newly revised Juvenile Law
The question is how to promote offenders’ awareness of themselves as an adult while respecting the principle of the Juvenile Law, which attaches impor...
May 26, 2021
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Denuclearizing North Korea will be test for Biden-Moon relations
Is it possible to achieve results through dialogue while maintaining sanctions pressure for the complete denuclearization of North Korea?...
May 25, 2021
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Focus on vaccination speed, not perfection, to contain pandemic
Vaccinations against COVID-19 must be accelerated through large-scale, intensive efforts. The central and local governments are urged to use all their...
May 25, 2021
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Companies in black should seek growth in fields fit for a changing society
Business performances have clearly become further polarized. It is hoped that companies with upbeat earnings results will drive the Japanese economy b...
May 24, 2021
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Upper house reform council must discuss chamber’s role, authority
A series of stopgap measures should not be implemented solely for rectifying vote-value disparities. It is hoped that substantial discussions will als...
May 24, 2021
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Young people with COVID-19 need to be careful of aftereffects
Even after recovering from infection with the novel coronavirus, some people suffer from the aftereffects for a long time. This can have serious impac...
May 23, 2021
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Provide greater support for young people after leaving foster care
It is unjust for disadvantages caused by one’s family and upbringing to continue for a long time. It is important to support the independence of young...
May 23, 2021
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Protect children from indecent teachers with strict punishment
Indecent behavior by teachers toward students is totally unacceptable. Society must share a universal understanding that severe punishment is essentia...
May 22, 2021
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Use Israeli-Palestinian cease-fire as opportunity for Middle East peace
Israel and the Palestinian Islamist organization Hamas, which have continued military clashes, have accepted a cease-fire. First of all, it is importa...
May 22, 2021
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Japan should tap the great potential of carbon-free geothermal resources
Japan, which has many volcanoes, is rich in geothermal resources. The public and private sectors should work together to strengthen their efforts to m...
May 21, 2021
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Fake signatures in Aichi recall drive seriously harm credibility of system
If the forgery of signatures is repeated, it will undermine confidence in the very foundations of the recall system. Investigative authorities need to...
May 21, 2021
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