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Japan’s GDP Falls to 4th: Aim to Boost World Ranking by Completely Ending Deflation
Japan’s nominal gross domestic product (GDP) has fallen to fourth place in the world. This is due to the recent depreciation of the yen and a history ...
February 16, 2024
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Political Funds Issue: Parties Must Strive for Debates That Lead to Real Reform
Despite repeated debates on issues of politics and money, the situation is falling into a never-ending cycle. Both the ruling and opposition parties n...
February 15, 2024
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Crime Victims: Raise Awareness of Need for Society to Provide Support
There is no knowing when a crime will befall anyone. It is extremely difficult for victims and their families who have suddenly suffered such misfortu...
February 15, 2024
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False Information amid Disasters: Heinous Posts That Cause Confusion Unacceptable
The spread of false information during large-scale disasters, hampering relief and other operations, must be prevented. The government needs to consul...
February 14, 2024
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Electric Kick Scooters: Ease of Use Has Encouraged Dangerous Riding
There is no end to the dangerous operation of electric kick scooters, for which traffic rules have been greatly relaxed. Accidents involving electric ...
February 14, 2024
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45 Years after Iranian Revolution: Hard-line foreign policy disrupts regional stability
Forty-five years have passed since the Iranian Revolution that overthrew a pro-U.S. monarchy and established an Islamic republic where religion and po...
February 13, 2024
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Noto’s Cultural Industries: Keep Local Craft Traditions Alive as Driving Force for Reconstruction
The Noto Peninsula Earthquake dealt a heavy blow to the region’s traditional culture and industries. Detailed support for the affected areas is essent...
February 13, 2024
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Exports of Agricultural, Forestry, Fishery Products: Diversify Sales Channels to Ensure Stable Expansion
Sales channels need to be diversified to increase exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and other food items in a stable manner. It ...
February 11, 2024
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Strained Emergency Medical Services: Curbing Use by Patients with Minor Symptoms Essential
The growing number of people transported to hospitals after calls to the 119 emergency number has stressed the nation’s emergency medical care system....
February 11, 2024
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End of Technical Intern Program: Use Reformed System to Improve Working Environment for Foreigners
Japan’s system of bringing in foreign human resources will be drastically changed. As competition for workers intensifies internationally, it is impor...
February 10, 2024
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Seiji Ozawa Dies: His Passionate Conducting Impressed the World
The role he played in the development of classical music across national borders is immeasurable. He will be remembered by many fans as a Japanese con...
February 10, 2024
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Record High Spending by Foreign Visitors to Japan: Take Advantage of Opportunity to Spread Country’s Appeal to World
The number of foreign visitors to Japan is recovering and their spending is significantly increasing. This is an opportunity for Japan to spread its d...
February 9, 2024
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Indecent Acts by Childcare Workers: Protect Children from Harm by Using Database on Disciplinary Records
There is no end to incidents in which childcare workers, who are supposed to protect and nurture children, instead commit indecent acts against them. ...
February 9, 2024
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Northern Territories Issue: Unacceptable for Russian Control to Be A Fait Accompli
Russia is strengthening various measures to make its illegal occupation of the northern territories off Hokkaido a fait accompli. The northern territo...
February 8, 2024
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Next-Generation Fighter Aircraft: Govt Must Thoroughly Explain Why Export Restrictions should Be Relaxed
It is significant to facilitate exports of defense equipment and rebuild the weakened defense industry. This will help strengthen Japan’s defense capa...
February 8, 2024
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