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Vision for Disaster Prevention Agency: What Role The New Organization Will Play Is Not Yet Clear
Both a Nankai Trough earthquake and an earthquake directly beneath the Tokyo metropolitan area are said to have a high probability of occurring wit...
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Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement: Work with EU to protect free trade
The high tariff policy of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has thrown the global economy into turmoil, and the free trade system t...
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Heatstroke in Workplace: Preventive Measures and Quick Responses Will Save Lives
As the heat has been intensifying, the risk of heatstroke is increasing. Fatal cases have occurred while people were working, not only outside but ...
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Myanmar Earthquake: Put relief efforts first and achieve ceasefire
Even though one month has passed since the earthquake struck, the civil war between the military and resistance forces in Myanmar continues, leavin...
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Shortage of Commissioned Welfare Volunteers: Review System to Make It Reasonable in Line with Changing Times
There is a serious shortage of commissioned welfare volunteers who are closely involved in welfare activities in local communities. In light of the...
April 28, 2025
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Freelance Law: Companies Should Take Lead in Protecting Workers in Weak Position
Freelancers who receive jobs from companies are in a weak position. The Japan Fair Trade Commission has taken steps to correct problematic transact...
April 27, 2025
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Rise in Measles Patients: Pay Close Attention to Outbreaks Overseas
With the number of measles patients rising worldwide, there has also been a spate of cases reported in Japan. Caution is needed, as people now trav...
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20 years since JR West derailment: Don’t forget importance of putting safety first
The most important duty and responsibility of public transit is to safely transport passengers to their destinations. It is important not to pursue...
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Japan-U.S. finance chiefs’ meeting: Currency Target Avoided for the Time Being
The Japan-U.S. Finance Ministerial Meeting took place amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s concerns that the weak yen and strong dollar is problemati...
April 26, 2025
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Online Casinos: Take Prompt Steps with Even Forcibly Blocking Access as An Option
The current situation of a rapidly increasing number of illegal online casino users in Japan cannot be left unchecked. Effective measures must be t...
April 25, 2025
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Ishiba’s Visit to Asian Nations: Opportunity to Broaden Scope of Japanese Diplomacy
The U.S.-led international order, with free trade at its core, is facing a turning point. In particular, Southeast Asian countries that the United ...
April 25, 2025
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Pope Dies: Appeal for Peace Must Be Seriously Taken to Heart
Warfare has not ceased in the world, and many lives have been lost. Amid an unprecedented deepening crisis, his appeal for peace was extremely seri...
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Diet Debates between Party Leaders: Not Enough Time for Fruitful Discussions
It is of no small significance that the leaders of the ruling and opposition parties have discussed the economy and diplomacy in relation to the ta...
April 24, 2025
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Medicine with iPS Cells: Research Originating from Japan Finally Bearing Fruit
Regenerative medicine, which uses iPS (induced pluripotent stem) cells and other materials to cure diseases for which there have been no treatment ...
April 23, 2025
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Reorganization of Regional Banks: Support Local Communities with Aggressive Strategies
With the advent of a “world with interest rates,” new momentum is growing for the reorganization of regional banks. It is vital for them to strengt...
April 23, 2025
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