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Passage of Pension System Bills: Don’t Let Latest Legislation Become the End Point of Needed Reforms
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Basic Economic, Fiscal Policy: No Clear Strategy for Strengthening Economy
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Cabinet has compiled its first comprehensive growth strategy, but it is hard to see a path to strengthening the Jap...
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Approach by China Military Aircraft: Japan Expressing Concern Is Not Enough to Resolve Incidents
One misstep could have led to a grave situation. The Chinese military’s actions are utterly beyond the pale, and the Japanese government should voi...
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Approval of Acquisition by Nippon Steel: Deal Opens New Doors for Japan-U.S. Cooperation
A major industry restructuring, which had been buffeted by U.S. politics, is finally set to happen. This deal is likely to make a mark on industria...
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50 Years of Summits: Can G7 Countries Play Role in Ensuring Global Stability?
The Group of Seven advanced countries, which share values such as democracy and the rule of law, have taken the lead in shaping the international o...
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Airstrikes against Iran: Israeli Offensive Deepens Crisis in The Middle East
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Tokyo Assembly Race Kicks Off: Voters Must Carefully Ascertain Information before Casting Ballots
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Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: Residents Cannot Be Saved with Exclusion of U.N.
Can the residents of the Palestinian territory of Gaza be saved if a U.N. organization, which is well-versed in the special circumstances of the Pa...
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Passage of Bill on Science Council of Japan: Take Opportunity of Incorporation to Become New Organization
Taking the opportunity of its incorporation, the Science Council of Japan must aim to become an entity that is comparable with academic bodies arou...
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Diet Debate between Party Leaders: Measures to Deal with High Prices Too Meager
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Illegal Public Security Investigation: Why Did Police, Prosecutors Rush to False Accusations?
The investigation that led to the arrest and indictment of three men for their alleged involvement in illicit exports was found to be illegal. It i...
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Vitalization of Bookstores: Expand Opportunities for People to Encounter Books
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Protests in Los Angeles: Trump Has Gone Too Far in Deploying U.S. Military Domestically
U.S. President Donald Trump has deployed U.S. troops within his country in the name of maintaining security. This is extremely unusual and a danger...
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As rice prices have continued to soar, there are growing public calls for a shift in established agricultural policies.
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