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Leaving infections unchecked will lead to more confusion
Even if efforts are made to normalize social activities without appropriate infection control measures, the result will only be widespread confusion. ...
January 11, 2023
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Remember the democratic principle of honoring election results
Another attempt has been made to overturn by violence the will of the people as expressed through an election, two years after the incident in the Uni...
January 11, 2023
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Make best use of digitization to open pathways for success
The overconcentration of Japan’s population in the greater Tokyo area will not be corrected unless regional areas can attract new residents. All-out e...
January 10, 2023
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Modern times require compilation of electronic publications
Electronic publications such as e-books and digital magazines are valuable assets for the intellectual activities of the public. It would be a natural...
January 10, 2023
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Change hardships of pandemic into energy for future
Young people who went through their sensitive late teens amid the novel coronavirus pandemic have joined the ranks of adulthood. It is hoped they will...
January 9, 2023
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Cross-industry collaboration becoming more important in EV market
A large-scale cross-industry collaboration has kicked into gear in the electric vehicle market with the potential to expand. Expectations are high for...
January 9, 2023
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Overcome soaring prices, make soft landing possible / Enhance supply chains via international efforts
Coping with inflation worldwide remains the biggest challenge for the global economy this year. Governments and central banks in each nation and regio...
January 8, 2023
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Improving assistance operations is an important issue
Japan has been able to maintain a certain degree of influence in the international community due in large part to the support it provides to emerging ...
January 7, 2023
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Organize data held on digital devices as soon as possible
What will happen to the documents, images, access privileges to bank accounts and other data on people’s computers or smartphones after their death? A...
January 7, 2023
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New system must keep everyone vigilant after initial shaking subsides
It is necessary to keep in mind that a strong earthquake could be followed by another one that is even more powerful. It is important to remain alert ...
January 6, 2023
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Netanyahu must not raise regional tensions with hard-line stance
A new government has been formed in Israel, with Benjamin Netanyahu sworn in as the country’s prime minister again after spending 1½ years out of powe...
January 6, 2023
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Times of political difficulty call for fortitude and finesse / Stable footing no excuse for complacency
There are a mountain of issues that need to be addressed, such as a declining population and soaring prices. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida must regain ...
January 5, 2023
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Make 2023 a year of progress toward large wage hikes / Approach policies with world’s structural changes in mind
The Japanese economy has entered a new year facing a new challenge of high prices. This will be a year in which the government will be tested as to wh...
January 4, 2023
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Control by superpowers through use of force unacceptable / Strengthen unity to protect freedom, cooperation
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has changed the world drastically. Invasion of another country by a nuclear superpower for the purpose of territorial exp...
January 3, 2023
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Government funding for scientist body carries significant weight
The Science Council of Japan is an organization representing scientists in Japan. It is important to strengthen its policy proposal function and link ...
January 2, 2023
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