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Hyogo Pref.’s Article 100 Committee Report: Governor Must Be Aware of Heavy Responsibility
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Japan Post Bank: Can Banking Company Improve Its Financial Services?
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U.S. Auto Tariffs: Japan Cannot Avoid Severe Blow If Duties Are Imposed on the Nation
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Cover-up of Murder Case: What Was Happening inside the Hospital?
An unprecedented incident occurred in which a hospital inpatient was killed by another patient, and the hospital falsified the cause of death, stat...
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U.S. Ceasefire Negotiations: Bizarre Public Quarrel Works to Russia’s Advantage
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Budget Bill Revisions: Discussions by Ruling, Opposition Parties Are Far from Deliberative
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Release of Stockpiled Rice: Can Distribution Blockages Be Resolved?
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Danger of Wildfires: Cooperation between Firefighters over a Wide Area Is Vital
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Unsworn Witness from Ex-Abe Faction: Work toward Settling Political Funds Issue
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Record-low Births: Address Low Rate from Comprehensive Perspective
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