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Suga, Biden should Repeat Talks to Deepen Japan-U.S. Alliance
The Japan-U.S. alliance is the cornerstone of Japan’s foreign policy. Tokyo should build a relationship of trust with the new U.S. administration thro...
January 29, 2021
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Continue Efforts to Obtain Public’s Understanding of Genome-edited Food
Japan’s first genome-edited food using technology that efficiently modifies genes will be a tomato to be sold as early as within this year. The govern...
January 28, 2021
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Discard Govt’s Rose-Colored Glasses to Achieve Lasting Fiscal Soundness
Relying only on expectations of high economic growth can undermine fiscal sustainability. The government must squarely face the current fiscal conditi...
January 28, 2021
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Effectively Market Japan’s Agricultural and Fishery Products to Promote Exports
Japan’s high-quality agricultural and fishery products should be sold more across the world. The government needs to take a close look at the needs of...
January 27, 2021
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China’s Intimidation of Taiwan Meant to Pressure New U.S. Leadership
It is obvious that this is aimed at pressuring the new administration of U.S. President Joe Biden not to intervene in the Taiwan issue. It must be sai...
January 27, 2021
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Work to Help Those at Risk of Suicide as Pandemic Disrupts People’s Lives
The prolonged coronavirus pandemic has had a serious impact on the lives of women and children, becoming what seems to be a major factor for suicides ...
January 26, 2021
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Diet Debate must Focus sharply on Steps to Contain Coronavirus
What steps are needed to break out of the critical circumstances in which the spread of the novel coronavirus has been increasing? The government and ...
January 26, 2021
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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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