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Remain on Guard Despite Recent Decrease in COVID-19 Cases
Seasonal influenza, which has been quiet during the COVID-19 pandemic, has begun to spread for the first time in three years. Once again, vigilance mu...
February 21, 2023
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Strengthen Institution’s Support for Small, Midsize Companies
There is reportedly an aim to ease regulations on Shoko Chukin Bank to the level of private banks and strengthen its support for small and midsize com...
February 21, 2023
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Be Prepared for Increasingly Dangerous Military Provocations
North Korea has once again demonstrated that it is steadily building up nuclear and missile capabilities that could attack the United States. Further ...
February 20, 2023
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Munich Conference Reinforced Solidarity Against Russia’s Outrageous Acts
It is highly significant that the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized nations gathered to show solidarity ahead of the one-yea...
February 20, 2023
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Create Effective Control Tower, Not Just New Name
It must be said that Japan’s infectious disease control measures were weak. Organizational change must lead to solving structural problems that emerge...
February 19, 2023
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Make More Films that People Want to Watch in Theaters
Japanese movie theaters are beginning to recover from the decline caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Continuing to produce films that audiences want to ...
February 19, 2023
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Move Fast to Identify and Fix Problems to Ensure a Near-Future Launch
The first launch of Japan’s new H3 mainstay rocket was aborted moments before liftoff. It is hoped that the cause will be investigated and a launch ca...
February 18, 2023
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Govt Should Promote Competition Regarding Smartphone App Commissions
Concerns are growing over the oligopoly of two giant U.S. IT companies over the market for providing smartphone apps that make the device more conveni...
February 18, 2023
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Offer Guidance to Avoid Confusion that ‘Personal Judgment’ May Cause
Mask-wearing rules that have been in place for three years as a measure against the novel coronavirus will soon be relaxed. To reduce confusion over w...
February 17, 2023
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Japan’s Defense Ministry Lacked a Sense of Urgency on Balloons
Airspace incursions cannot be overlooked just because they were unmanned balloons. The government should also deal appropriately with unexpected new s...
February 17, 2023
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Expand Sales Channels by Making Use of Internet
Japan’s exports of agricultural, forestry and fisheries products and foods are growing steadily. It is hoped that increasing “earning power” through e...
February 16, 2023
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Deterioration of Politics Has Increased Burden on Bureaucrats
If bureaucrats involved in the direction of the nation lose their pride, their ability to formulate policies will decline. The ruling and opposition p...
February 16, 2023
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Shadowy Overseas Organ Transplants Must Not be Tolerated
It is unforgivable if a suspect took advantage of people suffering from illnesses for the purpose of gaining profits. The reality of shadowy organ tra...
February 15, 2023
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Aim for Self-Sustaining Recovery with Wage Hikes as Starting Point
Although the economy is on a recovery track due to the normalization of economic activities, it is far from a strong recovery. To shore up consumption...
February 15, 2023
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Conflict Casts Shadow over NATO Enlargement
Sweden’s bid to join NATO has been stalled by Turkey’s hardened stance. Both countries should overcome the dispute, considering the significance of th...
February 14, 2023
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