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Avoid having consumers mistake tax-inclusive labels for price hikes
Including consumption tax in the prices displayed for products and services will be mandatory from April 1. The aim is to present the amount to be pa...
March 17, 2021
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Japan, U.S. must strengthen alliance to counter China’s military buildup
Conventional measures may not be sufficient to stop China’s attempts to change the status quo by force. Japan must improve its own capacity to deal wi...
March 17, 2021
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Crack down on scammers taking advantage of public coronavirus fears
Attempts to defraud people of their money through novel coronavirus vaccination scams have been reported in various parts of Japan. It is an unforgiva...
March 16, 2021
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Public officials must avoid activities that could raise suspicion of collusion
Didn’t the frequent wining and dining of ministry officials by private companies lead to cozy relationships between the ministry and certain companies...
March 16, 2021
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Use agreement reached by Quad leaders to realize regional stability
It is highly significant that the leaders of Japan, the United States, Australia and India, which share such values as democracy and rule of law, have...
March 15, 2021
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Put utmost effort into developing, procuring materials for EV batteries
Demand for batteries used for electric vehicles is rapidly expanding around the world. To not lag behind, Japan’s public and private sectors must put ...
March 15, 2021
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Japan needs strategy to raise profile through top positions in intl bodies
Japan has to work out an effective strategy to play a more important role in the international community. The government has established a liaison c...
March 13, 2021
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Disaster medical teams vital resource for enhancing pandemic response
Medical teams that assist at the scenes of earthquakes and torrential rain disasters have also been dispatched to combat the novel coronavirus. Their ...
March 13, 2021
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Support through physical, social elements vital for inclusive society
For people such as those with disabilities and the elderly to go out without anxiety and take part in various activities, it is essential that they ca...
March 12, 2021
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Avoid confusion over vaccinations by providing accurate information
It is necessary to use the limited supply of novel coronavirus vaccines effectively to ensure inoculations run smoothly. The government should provide...
March 12, 2021
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Pass on 3/11 disaster lessons for sake of future generations / Verify results, challenges of reconstruction
Ten years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake. More than 22,000 people were killed or remain missing. Stories of earthquake-related expe...
March 11, 2021
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Foster cohesive society to help people anxious from loneliness, isolation
It is important to promote the creation of a society in which people are there for those who face anxiety on their own and give them a helping hand. ...
March 10, 2021
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Mizuho Bank cannot afford to make any more mistakes after latest glitches
System failures at Mizuho Bank have led to a series of problems for its automated teller machines and online banking. After a large-scale problem on ...
March 10, 2021
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Use 10th Anniversary of 2011 Disaster as Reminder to Reinforce Preparations
Japan, an archipelago known for its natural disasters, has been affected by earthquakes, torrential rain, typhoons and other calamities almost every y...
March 9, 2021
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Thoroughly Examine Whether Companies Manipulated Government Officials
A series of incidents have come to light revealing an inappropriate relationship between the government and business. The government should thoroughly...
March 9, 2021
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