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Emergency Measures on Distribution of Goods: Cooperation of Shippers, Consumers Indispensable
There is no time to wait to address the so-called 2024 problem in the distribution of goods, when a shortage of truck drivers is feared will reduce tr...
October 11, 2023
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Vaccination Accidents: Utilize Lessons Learned from Fatalities to Ensure Safety of Inoculations
Safety measures to prevent problems are an essential part of vaccinations against infectious diseases. The frontline medical system must be prepared t...
October 11, 2023
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Hamas Offensive: Keep Conflict with Israel from Expanding, Becoming Protracted
Palestinian Islamist organization Hamas has attacked Israel, and Israel has begun to retaliate. There are concerns that this could destabilize the reg...
October 10, 2023
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Visit to Russia: Lawmaker Suzuki’s Diplomatic Efforts Self-Righteous, Imprudent
Even though Muneo Suzuki is an opposition party member, he should not be allowed to act against Japan’s diplomatic policy. He should refrain from acti...
October 10, 2023
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China’s Manipulation of Opinion: International Cooperation Needed to Prevent Spread of Disinformation
China is strengthening its manipulation of public opinion overseas, including the spread of disinformation, in order to create an international enviro...
October 8, 2023
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Cultural Exports: Japan Has Wealth of Quality Music It Could Profitably Share with World
Japanese popular music has the potential to captivate the world, but it is not being fully utilized. The music industry and the government need to str...
October 8, 2023
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Osaka Casino Development: New Project Will Negatively Effect Preparations for Osaka-Kansai Expo
With preparations for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo running behind schedule, it seems reckless to launch major new construction next to the Expo site. Un...
October 7, 2023
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Rengo Convention / How Can Confederation Move Forward in Light of ‘Weak’ Opposition Parties?
The Japanese Trade Union Confederation (Rengo) is in a difficult position following a split among the opposition parties that it has supported for man...
October 7, 2023
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‘Urban Mining’: Make Use of Metal Resources Lying Dormant in Household Devices
The recovery and reuse of metal resources from disused electronic appliances and other equipment is becoming an increasingly critical issue. It is vit...
October 6, 2023
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Japan-U.S. Defense Ministers’ Meeting: Deepen Alliance to be Prepared for Unforeseen Circumstances
China’s military buildup and North Korea’s nuclear and missile development programs pose realistic threats to Japan. The Japan-U.S. alliance must be d...
October 6, 2023
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Quitting Jobs for Caregiving: Help Workers Balance Nursing Support and Employment
A situation in which workers in their prime have no choice but to leave their jobs to care for family members is detrimental not only for the workers ...
October 5, 2023
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U.S. Political Turmoil: Congress Should be Aware of Damage to International Community
There is concern that the chaos in U.S. politics could undermine U.S. leadership in the international community and destabilize the world as a whole. ...
October 5, 2023
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Nobel Prize: Immeasurable Achievement in Vaccines Suppressed Novel Coronavirus
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been won by researchers for vaccines that played a major role in suppressing the spread of the novel cor...
October 4, 2023
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Kishida Cabinet at 2 Years: Tangible Results Must be Produced in Order to Restore Public’s Faith
The Cabinet of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is presently in a difficult situation, with personnel reshuffles aimed at boosting the administration fail...
October 4, 2023
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Nonlife Insurance for Companies: Having Inappropriate Arrangements for Premiums Common Practice?
There are growing suspicions that inappropriate price arrangements for premiums have become common practice for nonlife insurance contracts with corpo...
October 3, 2023
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