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Reducing Food Waste: Change Mindset to Eliminate Harm from ‘Age of Plenty’
The waste of still-edible food is a crucial issue for Japanese society, which heavily relies on imports for the food it consumes. It is hoped that the...
January 14, 2024
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Collision at Haneda Airport: Strengthen Systems to Guard Against Human Error
The recent aircraft collision at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport has come to be seen as a result of a combination of human error factors. To prevent a recurren...
January 13, 2024
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Airstrikes on Houthi Targets: Crisis in Middle East Must Not Escalate Further
U.S. and British forces launched air strikes against military bases of Houthi armed rebels in Yemen. There are fears that the war in the Palestinian t...
January 13, 2024
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Postage Rate Increase: There Is An Urgent Need to Secure New Sources of Revenue
To protect an environment in which people can easily exchange letters and postcards, Japan Post Holdings Co. needs to make every possible effort in ma...
January 12, 2024
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LDP Reform Headquarters: Discussions Should Start Based on Party’s Existing Political Reform Plan
The meaning of reform is to remove harmful effects and create something completely new. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party must engage in reforms so ...
January 12, 2024
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Global Economy: Discerning Turn of Inflation’s Tide Will Be Important / Keep Eye on China’s Real Estate Slump
Inflation is subsiding around the world. Major countries and regions that have been raising interest rates rapidly will enter a phase in which they wi...
January 11, 2024
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Electoral System Reform: Is Reducing Vote-Value Disparities Sole Top-Priority Issue?
Continuing to obsess over correcting vote-value disparities will make it difficult for local voices to be heard in both the House of Representatives a...
January 10, 2024
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Transporting Evacuees out of Disaster-Stricken Areas A Realistic Option
Evacuees remain in a severe situation, with goods in short supply and running water still cut off in disaster-stricken areas. In anticipation of peopl...
January 10, 2024
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Revitalizing Japan’s Economy: Can Virtuous Cycle Be Achieved to Overcome High Prices? / BOJ Must Manage Monetary Policy Appropriately
The new year has begun, in which Japan will reach a critical point as to whether the nation’s economy can completely overcome deflation and achieve a ...
January 9, 2024
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Coming-of-Age Day: New Adults Must Pave Way in Era of Declining Population
As an individual adult, what do you aspire to in these uncertain times? On this day of celebration, it is hoped that young people are envisioning what...
January 8, 2024
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Arrest of Lawmaker Ikeda: Uncover Full Picture of Factions’ Systematic Wrongdoings
The special investigation squad of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office has arrested an Abe faction lawmaker over a political fundraising part...
January 8, 2024
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Challenges for Kishida Administration: Restore Trust Quickly While Dealing with National Crisis / Secure Transparency over Political Funds
One of the largest disasters in the Reiwa era (2019-) has occurred, and the Cabinet’s crisis management ability is being tested. There is also an urge...
January 7, 2024
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Prioritize Life-Saving Efforts, Getting Help to Isolated Areas
Even five days after a massive earthquake hit the Noto Peninsula, there are still many areas that are blocked off due to severed roads and rescue serv...
January 6, 2024
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Japanese Manga Culture: Original Drawings Have Value, Should Be Preserved
Original drawings for manga books and magazines are highly valuable as works of art and cultural assets. Publishers and others concerned should establ...
January 6, 2024
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War Spreading around The World: Don’t Lose Sight of Basic Values of Upholding Law, Human Rights / Devise Ways to Overcome Divisions, Conflicts
The devastation in Ukraine and the Palestinian territory of Gaza is beyond description. Although the number of victims of illegal and inhumane attacks...
January 5, 2024
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