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China’s Indictment of Japanese National: Opaque Judicial System Increases Distrust
China has indicted a Japanese national as a criminal suspect but refuses to even explain the specifics of the charges against him. Can such a natio...
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Evacuation of The Vulnerable in Disasters: Consider Ways to Prevent Delays in Escaping, Related Deaths
Many people likely have realized the importance of disaster preparedness after a special advisory was issued that urged people to be cautious about...
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Turbulent Stock Prices: BOJ Should Communicate Carefully with Markets
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Harris’ Speech: Can She Live up to ‘Yes, She Can’ Slogan
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Rice in Short Supply: Disseminate Information in Manner That Does Not Cause Public Anxiety
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Debris Removal: Advance Difficult Work until Completion of Decommissioning
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Non-Japanese Caregivers: Can They Help Resolve Difficulties of Home-visit Care?
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Decarbonization Policy: How Can Number of Eco-friendly Products Be Increased?
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World Heritage Sites in Danger: Protect Precious Cultural Assets from Warfare
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LDP Presidential Election: Can The Party Seize This Opportunity to Be Reborn?
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China’s Mediation Diplomacy: Actual Commitment to Achieving Peace Called into Question
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Megathrust Earthquake Attention: Take This Opportunity to Review Preparedness for Future Disasters
The government’s special advisory that urged residents to be cautious against a possible Nankai Trough earthquake has been lifted. However, this do...
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Osprey Aircraft: Have Factors Behind Accident Been Removed?
Unless the risk of a crash is eliminated following an investigation into the causes, residents living near bases will not feel safe. The government...
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