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Stop Increase in Abuse of the Elderly by Nursing Care Facility Employees
The abuse of elderly people in need of nursing care shows no sign of decline. Stopping the increase in abuse cases at nursing care facilities is an ur...
January 25, 2021
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China’s Ulterior Motive in Fencing off outer Space Poses Threat
China is accelerating efforts for its military-led space program. It needs to refrain from actions that threaten other countries and increase transpar...
January 25, 2021
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Discussion on Amending the Constitution must Have Greater Public Participation
This is the 13th installment of a series in which intellectuals share their thoughts on political issues that the administration of Prime Minister Yos...
January 25, 2021
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Widely Convey Japan’s Sincere Efforts on So-called Comfort Women Issue
To prevent misunderstandings surrounding the issue of so-called comfort women from spreading to the international community, Japan must tenaciously co...
January 24, 2021
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Spirit of Mutual Assistance necessary to Maintain Blood Donation System
Due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, the number of people who donate blood has decreased and a shortage of blood for transfusions has become a ...
January 24, 2021
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Results of Self-paid PCR Tests should be Shared with Govt
It is important to revise the system so that local governments can grasp positive test results and utilize them for infection measures....
January 23, 2021
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Work to Preserve Momentum for Pay Raises in Spring Wage Negotiations
With the spread of the novel coronavirus, this year’s labor-management wage negotiations are expected to be more difficult than usual. Labor and manag...
January 21, 2021
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Politicians must Debate Concrete Measures to Overcome Pandemic
It is the job of politics not only to pursue political mismanagement, but also to devise concrete measures to overcome the issues faced by the nation....
January 21, 2021
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Make Efforts for Stable Electricity Supply through Broad Cooperation
The balance between supply and demand for electric power has been tight nationwide. Electric power companies must do everything they can to avoid a si...
January 20, 2021
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Trump Leaves a ‘Negative Legacy’ for the United States and the World
U.S. President Donald Trump leaves office on Jan. 20. International order and democracy have been seriously damaged in the past four years. The “negat...
January 20, 2021
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Govt must Address Medical System’s Needs, clearly Guide Public on Virus
It is unfortunate that there was no strong sense of urgency about what should be done now to alleviate the anxiety over the infectious disease. Prime ...
January 19, 2021
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TSE’s Realignment should Increase Corporate Motivation for Growth
Is it possible to reorganize the stock market in a way that is easy to understand and attract investment? Efforts must be made to ensure that the mark...
January 19, 2021
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Need to Face Changes in Security Environment 30 Years after Gulf War
Sunday marked the 30th anniversary of the outbreak of the Gulf War, in which multinational forces led by the U.S. launched a military attack against I...
January 18, 2021
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NHK should Present Concrete Measures for Cut to Receiving Fees
It is vital for NHK to expedite self-sacrificing reform and drastically reduce receiving fees. The public broadcaster should release to the public as ...
January 18, 2021
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Utilize European Nations’ Involvement to Help Stabilize Indo-Pacific Region
To promote the “free and open Indo-Pacific” initiative Japan is backing, it is essential to cooperate with countries that share with Japan such values...
January 17, 2021
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