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Take lasting, concrete action during newly extended state of emergency
Though it came late, it is commendable that the government has announced the expansion of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing and the strengthenin...
March 6, 2021
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China must realize a hard-line stance undermines its own national interests
The international community’s concerns about China have increased further. The administration of President Xi Jinping should be aware of the reality t...
March 6, 2021
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10 Years after Accident, Govt should Consider Vision for Future of N-Power
Almost 10 years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake, and the work to clean up after the accident at Tokyo Electric Power Company Holding...
March 5, 2021
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Devise Measures to Prevent Infections even after State of Emergency is Lifted
There is no point in repeating the process of lifting the state of emergency, only to have infections spread again. During the reextended emergency pe...
March 5, 2021
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Pay Attention to Similar Symptoms of Hay Fever, Coronavirus Infection
This year’s hay fever season has begun. It is necessary to be more careful than in a typical year, as hay fever symptoms such as nasal congestion and ...
March 4, 2021
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Don’t let China Normalize Intrusions into Waters off Senkaku Islands
Attempts to force a change in the status quo in which Japan effectively controls the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture can never be accepted. Jap...
March 4, 2021
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NHK should Put Lowering of Fees ahead of Intensifying Fee Collection
Rather than thoroughly collecting receiving fees, drastically cutting the fees and boldly streamlining the organization should be prioritized. To esta...
March 3, 2021
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World must Press Myanmar Military to Stop Violence and Suppression
In Myanmar, where the military has staged a coup, the armed crackdown on demonstrations calling for the restoration of civilian rule is intensifying. ...
March 3, 2021
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Mizuho Bank’s poor handling of latest system glitch must not be repeated
Another system failure has occurred at Mizuho Bank, which has experienced major system problems in the past. The bank must determine the cause of the ...
March 2, 2021
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Moon’s speech on Japan-ROK ties must be backed up with action
Improving Japan-South Korea relations serves the national interests of both countries and also contributes to regional stability. It is noteworthy tha...
March 2, 2021
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Can Japan Draw on its Technological Strengths for Carbon Recycling?
It will be difficult to achieve the government’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 unless every possible measure is taken....
March 1, 2021
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Support for Marriage Vital as Number of Births Continues to Fall in Japan
The number of children being born is rapidly declining, and this situation cannot be overlooked. To curb the decrease in the number of births, it is i...
March 1, 2021
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Support Survivors of 2011 Tohoku Disaster; Help Prevent Isolation
It will soon be 10 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, which left about 22,000 people dead or missing. The central and local governments must...
February 28, 2021
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Abuse of Support System for Disabled Children must not be Overlooked
There has been a series of cases in which operators of “after-school day services” used by children with disabilities made fraudulent claims for compe...
February 28, 2021
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Prevent resurgence of infections by easing restrictions in stages
If the lifting of the state of emergency causes people to let down their guard, it would all have been for nothing. It is necessary for the government...
February 27, 2021
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