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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
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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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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government and the ruling and opposition parties are calling for “thoughtful discussions,” so they should correct the outdated mechanism of the...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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Telephone Talks between U.S., Russian Leaders: Can Ukraine’s Sovereignty Be Defended?
Ahead of the three-year mark since the start of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump has launched efforts to mediate ne...
February 14, 2025
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Honda-Nissan talks fall apart: Firms lack resolve to tackle a period of great transformation
It is shocking that talks on a major reorganization in the automotive industry, which was hoped to lead the world, fell apart after only 1½ months....
February 14, 2025
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Revision of Subcontract Law: Break away from Deflationary Business Practices
If small and midsize enterprises are unable to properly pass on increased costs through their prices, wage increases will not spread. It is importa...
February 13, 2025
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Selective Surname System for Married Couples: Is The Position of Children Being Taken into Account?
If parents and children have different family names, or if siblings have different family names, will this not undermine the sense of family unity?...
February 13, 2025
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Online Casinos: ‘Unawareness of Illegality’ Is Not An Acceptable Response
There is no end to young people and others who casually gamble in online casinos through their smartphones and get in over their head. The fact tha...
February 12, 2025
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Rapidus Assistance Law: Govt Must Be Thorough in Its Risk Management
As there is fierce competition among nations over advanced semiconductors, there is a strong need for the government to step in and implement finan...
February 12, 2025
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Record-high Emergency Transports to Hospitals: How Can Strained Medical System Be Protected?
The number of patients transported to medical institutions as the result of emergency calls continues to increase. The emergency medical care syste...
February 11, 2025
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