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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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COVID-19 Vaccinations: Avoid Confusion Through Close Cooperation
The start of COVID-19 vaccinations will be a major step toward the containment of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The government should closely work w...
February 13, 2021
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New Legislation to Regulate Tech Giants Should Be Used to Realize Fair Business
A new law has come into effect to urge tech giants that provide e-commerce and other services to make their businesses more transparent. It is hoped t...
February 12, 2021
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Protect The Elderly by thorough Testing to Prevent Clusters at Nursing Homes
The number of novel coronavirus clusters is surging at facilities for the elderly. The central and local governments should provide nursing homes with...
February 12, 2021
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Kobayashi Kako’s Tainted Medicines Stem from Despicable Irregularities
Systematic, company-wide improper manufacturing procedures and falsification of quality test results have been tolerated for many years at a pharmaceu...
February 11, 2021
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WHO Disappoints by Rubber-Stamping China Claims after Wuhan Investigation
Although an on-site investigation into the origins of the novel coronavirus has finally been realized, far from clarifying the actual situation, it re...
February 11, 2021
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South Korea Must Coordinate with Japan, U.S. on North Korea Policy
With the change of administration in Washington, whether Japan, the United States and South Korea will be able to take concerted action to deal with N...
February 10, 2021
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Pursue Digitization Reforms That Will Bring Real Convenience to Daily Life
It is important to efficiently develop administrative services by making good use of digital technology. Efforts should be made toward reforms that wi...
February 10, 2021
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