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  • Revising Election Law: Regulating Poster Boards is Only First Step

    It is only natural to regulate the display of posters that have nothing to do with elections. However, this is not the only problem surrounding ele...

    February 22, 2025

  • Tighter Regulations on Nonlife Insurers: Return to the Basics of Client-Oriented Business

    Misconduct has emerged among major nonlife insurance companies largely because competition has been distorted by cozy business relations as an olig...

    February 21, 2025

  • Intl Criminal Organization: Young Japanese People Were among Those Targeted

    An international criminal organization based in Myanmar repeatedly lured young people and others from various countries to commit fraud. Japanese h...

    February 21, 2025

  • Designation of Japan Heritage Sites: Take Opportunity to Convey Appeal of Cultural Properties

    Making awareness of the value of cultural properties and history that remain throughout Japan widespread will help vitalize local communities. The ...

    February 20, 2025

  • Social Security Reforms: Deepen Debate on Issues, Including Tax System

    The proposals for social security system reforms that the government aims to achieve in the current Diet session are being set back due to oppositi...

    February 20, 2025

  • Temporary Protective Custody for Abused Children: Establish System for Prompt Judicial Reviews

    Tragedies must not be repeated in which children abused by their parents lose their lives without being kept in protective custody by child consult...

    February 19, 2025

  • Energy Plan: Work toward Decarbonization, Stable Electricity Supply

    As the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is making major changes in energy and environmental policies, the challenge for Japan to achie...

    February 19, 2025

  • GDP at ¥600 Trillion: Economy in Which People Can Feel Benefits Must Be Realized

    Japan’s annual gross domestic product has exceeded ¥600 trillion for the first time over a full year. This can be said to be a milestone for the na...

    February 18, 2025

  • Ukraine Issue: Concessions to Russia Would Leave Roots of Evil

    In an effort to realize a ceasefire amid Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, diplomacy between countries is beginning to intensify.

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    February 18, 2025

  • Diet Reform: Legislative Body Should Be Forum for Debating Policy Items

    The government and the ruling and opposition parties are calling for “thoughtful discussions,” so they should correct the outdated mechanism of the...

    February 17, 2025

  • Introduction of Confinement Imprisonment: Preventing Recidivism through Support for Rehabilitation

    A form of criminal punishment that has been in place since the Meiji era is about to change significantly. It is necessary to strengthen the prison...

    February 17, 2025

  • Active Cyber Defense: Serious Damage from Cyberattacks Must Be Prevented

    The fear that cyberattacks could paralyze people’s lives and economic activity has become a reality. It is essential to prevent the occurrence of l...

    February 16, 2025

  • Opening of Expo Approaching: Review of Admission Ticket Sales Urgent Task

    With less than two months until the opening of this mega event, sales of advance tickets are not growing as hoped. To attract visitors, it is neces...

    February 16, 2025

  • Expansion of U.S. Tariff Measures: Countries Must Persistently Urge Restraint

    U.S. President Donald Trump has rapidly imposed higher tariffs. If the measures are expanded in scope, it will not only have a serious impact on th...

    February 15, 2025

  • Digital Textbooks: System of Choosing Between Physical, Digital to Cause Educational Disparities

    Should textbooks be physical or digital? If the current system of focusing on physical textbooks is abandoned and the choice is left to local gover...

    February 15, 2025

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