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U.S. Presidential Debate: An Opportunity to Shift from A Battle of Criticism to A New Phase of Debate
Although none of the points scored or gaffes made were sufficient to determine the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, which is expected to ...
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Ruling on People Exposed to ‘Black Rain’: Relief Needed for Wide Range of Victims
Seventy-nine years have passed since the atomic bombings, and the victims have aged greatly. The central and local governments need to broadly reco...
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Digital Textbooks: Why Is Government Hastily Expanding Their Use?
The learning effects of digital textbooks have not yet become clear. The development of the communications environment is also lagging. Under these...
September 11, 2024
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Chinese Military’s Invasion of Territorial Waters: Selfish Interpretation of Law of the Sea Must Not Be Allowed
Japan’s sovereignty will be disregarded if China’s self-serving claims regarding the sea are left unchecked. The government must take every possibl...
September 10, 2024
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Paris Paralympics End: Interest in Para Sports Should Continue
People in Japan were excited by thrilling come-from-behind victories and unstoppable advances to beat strong opponents. The athletes and spectators...
September 10, 2024
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CDPJ Leadership Election: Can The Party Present Realistic Policies?
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has not yet become an alternative to the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito because the CDPJ has not...
September 9, 2024
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Nippon Steel’s Acquisition Plan: Blocking of Deal by U.S. Govt Would Be Incomprehensible
U.S. President Joe Biden reportedly plans to block the planned acquisition of steel giant U.S. Steel Corp. by Nippon Steel Corp. for security reaso...
September 9, 2024
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Japan-S. Korea Summit Meeting: 2 Countries Should Aim for Relations That Will Not Backtrack
The underlying tone of improvement in Japan-South Korea relations, which had been described as “at the worst level since the end of World War II,” ...
September 7, 2024
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LDP Presidential Election: Issues in Important Policies Have Surfaced in the Race
It is irresponsible to make assertions that seem to overturn the very foundation of discussions already held by the ruling parties. Reform proposal...
September 7, 2024
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Mpox: Support Is Essential for Countries Experiencing Outbreak
A new strain of the mpox (monkeypox) virus, which easily causes severe illness, is spreading rapidly in central Africa. Although this strain has no...
September 6, 2024
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Expressway Tolls: Public Understanding Should Be Premise of Variable Pricing System
Measures to relieve expressway congestion are important for promoting decarbonization and other policies. When introducing a variable toll system, ...
September 6, 2024
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Poster Boards for Candidates: Actions That Make A Mockery of Elections Must Not Be Tolerated
Making a mockery of elections that sustain democracy is intolerable. The ruling and opposition parties should properly discuss how election activit...
September 5, 2024
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Inviting Russian President: Abnegation of Duty to Arrest Putin Is Unacceptable
An arrest warrant has been issued for Russian President Vladimir Putin on suspicion of war crimes. Inviting him to one’s country and failing to ful...
September 5, 2024
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Largest Budget Requests: Maintain Fiscal Discipline in World with Interest Rates
With the arrival of a “world with interest rates,” fiscal management will become more difficult as the costs related to government bonds increase, ...
September 4, 2024
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Pauses in Fighting in Gaza: Vaccinations Should Be Clue to Ceasefire
It can hardly be said that the residents of the Palestinian territory of Gaza have gotten out of a crisis through pauses in fighting that are limit...
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