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Energy Plan: Utilization of Nuclear Power Needed for Decarbonization
To achieve both decarbonization and a stable supply of electricity, there is a need to make use of nuclear power generation. It is also essential t...
December 18, 2024
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Funds Control Law to Be Revised Again: A Step Forward toward Transparency of Political Funds
Bills, including one to revise the Political Funds Control Law with a focus on abolishing political activity funds, are likely to be passed during ...
December 18, 2024
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Damages from Cosmetic Treatments: How Will Safety of Operations Be Ensured?
Demand is increasing for cosmetic treatments, such as the formation of double eyelids and hair removal. However, not a few medical institutions do ...
December 17, 2024
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Joint Development of Frigates: Take This Opportunity to Boost Security Cooperation with Australia
If Japan and Australia could jointly develop frigates, it would improve their ability for interoperation using the vessels and strengthen the frame...
December 17, 2024
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Gender Wage Gap: Expedite Efforts to Improve Treatment of Non-regular Employees
There has been an increase in the number of working women, but many challenges also remain, such as the difficulty that those who left their jobs t...
December 16, 2024
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Struggles of Germany’s Volkswagen: Miscalculation of EV Strategy a Serious Lesson for Japanese Makers
How should carmakers develop their strategies for the transition to electric vehicles?
...December 16, 2024
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Impeachment Motion Passed: Turmoil in South Korean Politics Grows Deeper
A motion to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been passed. Yoon has indicated his determination to fight to the end, through the imp...
December 15, 2024
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Conducting Investigations with Fake Identities: Use New technique to Foil ‘Dark Part-Time’ Robbers
There has been a series of robberies committed by mainly young people who have applied for “dark part-time jobs,” and this is causing anxiety among...
December 15, 2024
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Debate on Political Reform: Explore Points of Agreement, Work toward Making Legal Revisions
Even if it is difficult for each political party to agree on all items of political reform, a situation must be avoided in which the parties only e...
December 14, 2024
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Fujii’s 4th Consecutive Ryuo Shogi Title: Champion Set to Face More Heated Battles with His Rivals
The strongest professional shogi player has demonstrated his ability and defeated a formidable opponent. In the shogi world, his rivals are vying w...
December 14, 2024
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Election Voting Hours: Prevent Early Closures from Causing Confusion
The decline of local communities is casting a shadow over elections, the foundation of democracy.
...December 13, 2024
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Debate on Tax System Reform: Look Squarely at How to Share Burdens Fairly
How should the public be asked to bear the burden in promoting tax system reform? The tax system must be made into one that does not undermine a se...
December 13, 2024
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Defense Cooperation: Japan Must Take The Lead in Collaboration with U.S., S. Korea
Security cooperation among Japan, the United States and South Korea had finally been getting on track, but South Korean politics are becoming incre...
December 12, 2024
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Nobel Peace Prize: How Will The World Respond to The Pleas of Hibakusha?
A hibakusha atomic bomb survivor personally shared his horrific experiences on a stage that attracted global attention, and he expressed his anger ...
December 12, 2024
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Emissions Trading: Encourage Companies to Reduce Their CO2 Emissions
To accelerate decarbonization, it is becoming increasingly important for companies to make efforts to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions. It is ...
December 11, 2024
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