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Allegations against India: Prevent Breakdown of Shared Values that are Basis of Unity
Conflict between India and Canada has escalated over allegations that agents connected to the Indian government killed a dissident in Canada. This i...
September 29, 2023
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Nuclear Waste Disposal: Final Site Should be Selected from as Many Candidates as Possible
The selection of a site for the final disposal of high-level radioactive waste from nuclear plants is a long and difficult process. It is necessary to...
September 29, 2023
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Minamata Disease Lawsuit: Court Ruling Puts Top Priority on Providing Relief to Victims
Fifty-five years have passed since Minamata disease was officially recognized as being caused by industrial pollution. People stricken by the malady a...
September 28, 2023
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Annual Income Barriers: Change System to Give Part-Timers Greater Incentives to Work More
It is undesirable for part-time workers to restrict their working hours because they are concerned about the social insurance system, even as labor sh...
September 28, 2023
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‘Blue Tickets’ for Cycling Violations: Establish System to Improve Bicyclists’ Manners
Bicycles are a popular and easy-to-use form of transport, but they and their riders are often involved in serious accidents. It is vital to raise awar...
September 27, 2023
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Economic Measures: Refrain from Fiscal Spending on Premise of Budget Scale
With economic activities steadily progressing toward normalcy now, is it necessary to continue massive fiscal spending, making use of supplementary bu...
September 27, 2023
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Rise in Land Prices: Trend Spreads from Urban Centers to Regional Areas
The recovery trend in land prices is broadening, and its spread from urban areas to regional areas is clear. In addition to reflecting the state of th...
September 26, 2023
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Staying Overnight with Hospitalized Kids: Reduce Burden on Parents Who Have Seriously Ill Children
Nurses are responsible for the care of hospitalized patients. However, when children are hospitalized, exceptions are made to allow family members to ...
September 26, 2023
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Toshiba to Delist: Outcomes of Management Stabilization to Be in Spotlight
A tender offer that will delist Toshiba Corp. has been successfully completed. Taking the company private will allow for greater management freedom. L...
September 25, 2023
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Central, South American Situation: Vigilance Must Be Maintained against China’s Expanding Influence
China is deepening its ties with the growing leftist governments in the Central and South American region. China’s moves to use its economic power to ...
September 25, 2023
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Employment Adjustment Subsidies: Govt Must Review Pandemic-Era Special Measures from Various Perspectives
During the COVID-19 pandemic, an unprecedented amount of subsidies was disbursed to business operators to cover the cost of employee absences as a mea...
September 24, 2023
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Overtourism Returns: Foreign Visitors Must Be Informed of Proper Etiquette
The fact that the number of foreign visitors to Japan is increasing again is a welcome situation. However, it is not a good thing if the lives of loca...
September 24, 2023
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Sustainable Development Goals: Japan Has an Important Role to Play in Global Effort to Eliminate Poverty
A number of countries have reached an agreement on high ideals, but in reality, they have been unable to eradicate poverty and hunger yet. Japan shoul...
September 23, 2023
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Neglected Graves Increasing: Consider System Fit for Today’s Society amid Changing Views
Graves where children or relatives of the deceased are not there to manage them have been increasing. Amid the declining population and the diversific...
September 23, 2023
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Construction Accidents: Clarify What Is Behind Spate of Casualties
Accidents in which workers become casualties at construction sites continue to occur. Could this be the result of labor shortages and long working hou...
September 22, 2023
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