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Gaza Fighting Intensifies: Do Everything Possible to Avoid Civilian Casualties
With Israel intensifying its military operations, the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory of Gaza is worsening. A temporary ceasefire sho...
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Medical and Nursing Care: Strengthen Financial Foundation of Services for Aging Population
As the aging of the population progresses, the need for medical and elderly care services will only increase. To prepare for the future, it is necessa...
October 31, 2023
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China’s Lethargic Economy: Can Giant Neighbor Overcome ‘Real Estate Recession’?
China’s slow economic recovery is a source of concern for the global economy. A slump in the Chinese real estate sector — the main factor behind the c...
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Fraudulent Drug Testing: Acts Shake Credibility of Medical Treatment
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Spring Labor Wage Talks: Negotiations to Offer Opportunity to Kick-Start Virtuous Economic Cycle
The Japanese economy is at a turning point regarding whether it can break out of a prolonged period of low growth and realize a virtuous cycle of high...
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‘Dark’ Part-Time Jobs: Ringleaders behind Robberies Must Be Identified Immediately
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Retrial of Hakamata: Speedy Proceedings, Early Verdict Should Be Given Highest Importance
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Lower House Budget Committee: Diet Should Examine Effectiveness, Impact of Proposed Tax Cuts
The government has not given a clear answer on what impact temporary tax cuts and benefits will have on the economy and public finances. Prime Ministe...
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Autumn Reading Promotion Month: Bookstores Offer Joy of Encountering Memorable Books
In an age when books can be casually purchased on the internet, bookstores offer the joy of encountering unexpectedly excellent works. It is necessary...
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China’s Nuclear Arms Buildup: Lack of Transparency Raises Regional Tension
China’s nontransparent military expansion, including its nuclear weapons buildup, poses a serious threat to Japan and other neighboring countries. Bei...
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Question-and-Answer Session: Is Diet a Place to Compete over Lavish Spending of Funds?
The Diet cannot fulfill its duty if political parties merely compete over the scale of benefits and tax reductions. The government and the ruling and ...
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Gender Change Case : Establish a System that Does Not Confuse Society
A situation must be avoided in which society is confused as a result of easing conditions for a change of gender. The government needs to thoroughly d...
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Income Tax Cuts: Doubts about Both Significance, Effectiveness Cannot Be Dispelled
It is important to support the public who are suffering from the high cost of living, but there is doubt over whether it is necessary to uniformly imp...
October 25, 2023
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Evacuation of Japanese Nationals: Take All Possible Steps to Prepare for Worsening Situation
It is the responsibility of the state to protect the lives and property of its citizens. The government must take all possible measures to ensure the ...
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