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Rengo Convention / How Can Confederation Move Forward in Light of ‘Weak’ Opposition Parties?
The Japanese Trade Union Confederation (Rengo) is in a difficult position following a split among the opposition parties that it has supported for man...
October 7, 2023
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‘Urban Mining’: Make Use of Metal Resources Lying Dormant in Household Devices
The recovery and reuse of metal resources from disused electronic appliances and other equipment is becoming an increasingly critical issue. It is vit...
October 6, 2023
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Japan-U.S. Defense Ministers’ Meeting: Deepen Alliance to be Prepared for Unforeseen Circumstances
China’s military buildup and North Korea’s nuclear and missile development programs pose realistic threats to Japan. The Japan-U.S. alliance must be d...
October 6, 2023
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Quitting Jobs for Caregiving: Help Workers Balance Nursing Support and Employment
A situation in which workers in their prime have no choice but to leave their jobs to care for family members is detrimental not only for the workers ...
October 5, 2023
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U.S. Political Turmoil: Congress Should be Aware of Damage to International Community
There is concern that the chaos in U.S. politics could undermine U.S. leadership in the international community and destabilize the world as a whole. ...
October 5, 2023
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Nobel Prize: Immeasurable Achievement in Vaccines Suppressed Novel Coronavirus
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been won by researchers for vaccines that played a major role in suppressing the spread of the novel cor...
October 4, 2023
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Kishida Cabinet at 2 Years: Tangible Results Must be Produced in Order to Restore Public’s Faith
The Cabinet of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is presently in a difficult situation, with personnel reshuffles aimed at boosting the administration fail...
October 4, 2023
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Nonlife Insurance for Companies: Having Inappropriate Arrangements for Premiums Common Practice?
There are growing suspicions that inappropriate price arrangements for premiums have become common practice for nonlife insurance contracts with corpo...
October 3, 2023
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Shohei Ohtani, Home Run King: Great Achievement Disproves That It ‘Can’t Be Done by a Japanese Person’
The home run is one of the splendors of baseball. The home run crown has been won by a Japanese player for the first time in Major League Baseball. Hi...
October 3, 2023
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Yen Depreciating Anew: Negative Effects Not Limited to Higher Prices
The yen is depreciating against the dollar again. The government and the Bank of Japan must scrutinize the negative impact of the yen’s depreciation o...
October 2, 2023
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Abandoned Pleasure Boats: Make Registration of Mooring Sites Mandatory for Owners
The fact that pleasure boats are being abandoned in ports and rivers for long periods has become a problem. This is due to the current legal system, w...
October 2, 2023
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Outside Directors: Overstretched, Underinformed Board Members Not Sufficiently Monitoring Corporate Management
It has been pointed out that the system of outside directors, who monitor corporate management from an outsider’s perspective, is not functioning prop...
October 1, 2023
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Dual-Use Technologies: Establish Cooperative System Among Industry, Government, Academia
Europe, the United States and China are strengthening their defense capabilities by utilizing advanced technologies for both military and civilian pur...
October 1, 2023
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Japanese Language Survey: As Words Constantly Evolve, Let’s Share Them Across Generations
As society becomes increasingly digitized, new words and phrases are being created. Language should be carefully used to ensure smooth communication a...
September 30, 2023
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Double Jobs for Diet Members’ Secretaries: Hiring Local Assembly Members Disregards Their Local Duties
It just feels wrong. Some local assembly members, elected by local residents and responsible for solving local issues, concurrently serve as public se...
September 30, 2023
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