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Worsening Gaza Situation: Further Killings Cannot Be Left Unattended
The situation surrounding the Palestinian territory of Gaza has entered a critical phase. This is because Israel has launched new large-scale attac...
May 27, 2025
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Discretionary Contracts for Stockpiled Rice: Will They Be A Catalyst for Calming Prices?
The government has taken the unusual step of releasing stockpiled rice under “discretionary contracts.” It is hoped that this will have the effect ...
May 27, 2025
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Japan-U.S. Tariff Negotiations: Aim for Comprehensive Agreement Including Automobiles
Japan-U.S. tariff negotiations are in full swing. The Japanese government needs to steadily carry out the negotiations toward a comprehensive agree...
May 26, 2025
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NTT Reorganization: Can Move Enhance Company’s International Presence?
In the field of digital technology, Japanese companies are lagging far behind overseas tech giants. NTT Corp. should enhance its international pres...
May 26, 2025
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Nippon Steel’s Acquisition To Be Approved: Deal Should Be a Symbol of Japan-U.S. Economic Cooperation
In relation to Nippon Steel Corp.’s plan to acquire U.S. Steel Corp., U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated he intends to approve a “planned pa...
May 25, 2025
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Underweight Women: Extreme Desire To Be Thin Damages Health
There is an increasing number of women who are too thin, damaging their health as a result. If a person is naturally slim and healthy, there is no ...
May 25, 2025
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Prestigious Universities Pressured: Exclusion of Foreign Students Will Be a Self-Inflicted Loss for U.S.
Prestigious U.S. universities, where elite talented people gather from around the world, should be assets for the country and a source of national ...
May 24, 2025
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Security Clearance System: Ensure Smooth Operation and Deepen Information Sharing
The government has launched a new program to grant certifications to individuals who handle information related to cutting-edge technologies such a...
May 24, 2025
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My Number Cards for Health Insurance: Sluggish Usage Rate Shows Lack of User-friendliness
There have been a spate of problems surrounding the use of My Number identification cards that function as health insurance certificates. The gover...
May 23, 2025
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Listed Companies’ Financial Results: Overcome Headwinds with Proactive Strategies
Listed companies have been reporting strong financial results. However, this fiscal year, the situation has changed significantly, and they are lik...
May 23, 2025
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Museum Storerooms: Can Precious Items Be Protected with Storage at Full Capacity?
Museums across Japan are facing a shortage of storage space for their collections. It is important to ensure that necessary collections are passed ...
May 22, 2025
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Dismissal of Agriculture Minister : Swiftly Stop Wobbling of Rice Policy
Thoughtless remarks were made at a time when many people are struggling to obtain rice, the staple food of Japan. It is no wonder that questions ar...
May 22, 2025
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Telephone Talks between U.S., Russian Leaders: Diplomacy Based on Making Deals Cannot Break the Deadlock
U.S. President Donald Trump’s diplomacy of mediation through a deal between the major powers has once again ended in failure. Isn’t it time for him...
May 21, 2025
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Soaring Rice Prices: Shift to Agricultural Policy Based on Consumers’ Perspective
The problematic remarks by Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Taku Eto regarding rice, and the agriculture ministry’s slowness in taking ...
May 21, 2025
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Active Cyber Defense: Urgently Prepare System, Including Development of Human Resources
A law related to “active cyber defense” has been enacted to prevent cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. The government must hasten the prepara...
May 20, 2025
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