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Reveal Truth behind Entertainment Scandal at Communications Ministry
If a family member of a politician was given special treatment and entertainment was provided to officials by that family member, the public’s trust i...
February 20, 2021
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Can New WTO Chief Overcome Dysfunction at Global Trade Body?
Will the World Trade Organization be able to recover from its dysfunctional state? It is hoped the organization will overcome its many difficult chall...
February 20, 2021
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Hashimoto, as New Committee Head, must Dispel Chaos, Advance Games
The momentum created by choosing the new head of the organizing committee should be used to end the chaos as soon as possible and accelerate preparati...
February 19, 2021
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It’s good to reduce class size to 35, but don’t neglect quality of teachers
It is essential to ensure the quality of teachers in order to provide detailed instruction to students. The working environment at schools, which has ...
February 19, 2021
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Speed Revision of Civil Code to Ensure Children Appear in Family Registers
A situation must be avoided in which children, through no fault of their own, are subjected to disadvantages because the registration of their birth h...
February 18, 2021
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Sharing information is key to easing anxiety over COVID-19 vaccinations
Vaccinations, considered to be a deciding factor in the battle against the novel coronavirus, have started in Japan. The disclosure of information and...
February 18, 2021
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U.S. Needs to Protect Intl Order by Strengthening Alliances in its China Policy
How can the U.S.-led international order, which is based on democracy and the rule of law, be protected from the challenges posed by China? The admini...
February 17, 2021
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Stock Average Topping ¥30,000 does not Reflect Economic Realities
The Japanese economy has yet to make a full-fledged recovery. A rise in stock prices, which seems to be outpacing the actual situation, cannot be welc...
February 17, 2021
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Despite his impeachment acquittal, Trump clearly attacked democracy
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has not been cleared of his responsibility for an incident that has left a blemish on U.S. democracy. It must not b...
February 16, 2021
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Prepare for aftershocks, coronavirus after latest Tohoku earthquake
Strong tremors measuring up to upper 6 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale of 7 have hit the Tohoku region again, ahead of the 10th anniversary of...
February 16, 2021
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Different Economic Views on China Set EU, U.S. Apart
U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration has been inaugurated. The new administration is eager to mend relations with European countries, but there a...
February 15, 2021
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MSDF submarine’s collision with cargo ship could have caused tragedy
It was an outrageous accident that relates to the foundation of national security. The government should take more seriously the fact that one wrong m...
February 15, 2021
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Devise ways to protect children as number of abuse cases increases
The novel coronavirus pandemic is making it more difficult to deal with child abuse. The number of cases in which home visits are refused is noticeabl...
February 15, 2021
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U.S.-hosted summit highlights urgent need to bolster democracy’s foundations
To stave off the expansion of authoritarianism in China and Russia, efforts must be made to strengthen the foundations of democracy and broaden its ba...
February 13, 2021
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Mori’s Decision to Step Down as Tokyo Games Chief Came Too Late
Yoshiro Mori bears a heavy responsibility for damaging Japan’s image by making inappropriate remarks. It must be said that his decision to resign came...
February 13, 2021
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