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Economic Package: Will Income Tax Cut Turn the Economy Around?
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized that the government aims to realize a virtuous cycle of wage hikes and economic growth, but it is difficult to...
November 3, 2023
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Henoko Base Relocation Lawsuit: Central, Okinawan Govts Must Jointly Devise Vision after Court Battle
It is not productive for Japan’s central government and the Okinawa prefectural government to continue to be at loggerheads over the U.S. military bas...
November 2, 2023
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South Korean Supreme Court Ruling: Rational Judgement Has Resulted from Improvement of Ties with Japan
Hopefully a trend is taking root in which the South Korean judiciary makes composed, rational judgments without being swayed by an administration’s po...
November 2, 2023
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BOJ Policy Readjustment: Central Bank Needs to Nimbly Respond to Changes
The Bank of Japan has decided to readjust its monetary easing measures. With the adverse effects of the weaker yen and higher prices being prolonged, ...
November 1, 2023
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Nihon University’s Handling of Drug Problem: Underestimating Issue’s Severity Has Sent Institution off Course
The current situation with the leadership of Nihon University, which has ignored common sense in crisis management and repeatedly strayed off course, ...
November 1, 2023
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Gaza Fighting Intensifies: Do Everything Possible to Avoid Civilian Casualties
With Israel intensifying its military operations, the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory of Gaza is worsening. A temporary ceasefire sho...
October 31, 2023
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Medical and Nursing Care: Strengthen Financial Foundation of Services for Aging Population
As the aging of the population progresses, the need for medical and elderly care services will only increase. To prepare for the future, it is necessa...
October 31, 2023
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China’s Lethargic Economy: Can Giant Neighbor Overcome ‘Real Estate Recession’?
China’s slow economic recovery is a source of concern for the global economy. A slump in the Chinese real estate sector — the main factor behind the c...
October 30, 2023
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Fraudulent Drug Testing: Acts Shake Credibility of Medical Treatment
There has been a spate of fraudulent incidents that could affect the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products. Although no adverse impacts to he...
October 30, 2023
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Spring Labor Wage Talks: Negotiations to Offer Opportunity to Kick-Start Virtuous Economic Cycle
The Japanese economy is at a turning point regarding whether it can break out of a prolonged period of low growth and realize a virtuous cycle of high...
October 29, 2023
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‘Dark’ Part-Time Jobs: Ringleaders behind Robberies Must Be Identified Immediately
Robberies and other crimes continue to be committed by youths recruited through social media to work “dark” part-time jobs. To break this cycle of hei...
October 29, 2023
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Retrial of Hakamata: Speedy Proceedings, Early Verdict Should Be Given Highest Importance
The 87-year-old defendant was deemed unfit to appear in court due to communication difficulties engendered by his long detention. His trial must not b...
October 28, 2023
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Lower House Budget Committee: Diet Should Examine Effectiveness, Impact of Proposed Tax Cuts
The government has not given a clear answer on what impact temporary tax cuts and benefits will have on the economy and public finances. Prime Ministe...
October 28, 2023
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Autumn Reading Promotion Month: Bookstores Offer Joy of Encountering Memorable Books
In an age when books can be casually purchased on the internet, bookstores offer the joy of encountering unexpectedly excellent works. It is necessary...
October 27, 2023
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China’s Nuclear Arms Buildup: Lack of Transparency Raises Regional Tension
China’s nontransparent military expansion, including its nuclear weapons buildup, poses a serious threat to Japan and other neighboring countries. Bei...
October 27, 2023
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