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Opening of COP29: Trump’s Return to Power Casts Dark Cloud over Decarbonization Efforts
If the United States withdraws from the framework for preventing global warming, the momentum for international cooperation will be lost and decarb...
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U.S. Protectionism: Trump’s Tariff Measures A Matter of Concern
If U.S. President-elect Donald Trump pursues protectionist measures under the banner of his “America First” policy, the global economy will suffer ...
November 13, 2024
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Debris Retrieval: One Step on Long Road to Decommissioning
The decommissioning of reactors at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant will be a long and difficult road. The government and Tokyo Electric Pow...
November 13, 2024
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2nd Ishiba Cabinet: How Long Will This Unstable Administration Continue?
Despite the crushing defeat in the House of Representatives election, the second Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has been formed as if not...
November 12, 2024
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Relief Law on Forced Sterilization: Compensation Must Be Ensured after Many Years of Suffering
It is an extremely serious matter that the worth of people’s lives was judged differently in the name of “public interest.” The central and local g...
November 12, 2024
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Gaza Crisis: Banning Even Humanitarian Aid Shows Cruelty
Terminating support for people suffering from hunger, disease and injury is tantamount to leaving them to die. Israel’s decision to do so is extrem...
November 11, 2024
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Nonlife Insurance Cartel: Eliminate Heinous Business Practices and Collusion
Illegal price arrangements by four major nonlife insurers had become a common practice for nonlife insurance contracts with corporate clients. The ...
November 11, 2024
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Fed’s Rate Cut: With Future Uncertain, Vigilance Must Not Wane
With inflation in the United States showing signs of settling down, its monetary policy has taken another step toward easing. However, there is con...
November 9, 2024
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PTA at Crossroads: Volunteer Group Must Be Managed in a Way to Suit the Current Era
Due to the increase of two-worker households and single-parent families, parent-teacher associations (PTAs) at schools are being forced to review t...
November 9, 2024
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DPFP: Does The Party Seek Only The Benefits by Helping Minority Ruling Parties?
A strange structure is likely to emerge in the Diet in which some opposition parties will support Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba — the president of ...
November 8, 2024
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Disinformation Online: Explore Preventative Measures Effective against IT Giants
An expert panel of the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry has begun full-fledged discussions on measures to prevent the flood of false in...
November 8, 2024
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U.S. presidential election: What changes will Trump’sreturn to power bring? / Fixing divisions, rebuilding order urgently needed
Former Republican U.S. President Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election, defeating Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Shortage of SDF personnel: Create structure for members to fulfill duties with peace of mind
Even if the budget is increased to strengthen defense capabilities, it will be of no use if there is a shortage of personnel to take on that role. ...
November 6, 2024
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Economic measures: Won’t parties fall into lavish handouts from the budget?
Will the policy discussions between the ruling parties of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, and the Democratic Party for the People not des...
November 6, 2024
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Cooling And Heating Equipment at Schools: Improve Environment So Students, Evacuees Can Spend Time Safely
Local schools are not only places for students to learn, they also serve as bases for disaster response. It is necessary to steadily improve the en...
November 5, 2024
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