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Indictment of Ex-chief Prosecutor: Nondisclosure of Information Invites Public Distrust
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Defense White Paper: Prepare for China-Taiwan Tension, Russia-N. Korea Collusion
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False Information Online: Govt Must Ensure Operators Take Effective Countermeasures
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Furue Wins Major Title: Victory Shows Japan Female Golfers’ Strengths on World Stage
The brilliant come-from-behind victory was like watching a drama. Japanese female golfers have been on a remarkable rise in recent years. Japanese...
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Cyber-attacks: Passive Attitude Cannot Prevent Damage
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Trump Shooting: Will Violent Attacks Destroy Democracy?
It is astonishing to see bloodshed in the midst of a U.S. presidential election campaign. There is deep concern about an election, the foundation o...
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Support for Ukraine: Japan Must Work to Share Roles with NATO
It is significant that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has pledged to continue providing military and financial support to Ukraine. Japan also...
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Elderly with Dementia: Ensure Safety of Seniors by Offering Them Compassionate Help
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Food Loss and Waste: Accelerate Efforts to Cut Down on Discarded Food
Japan’s large amount of food loss and waste, or food that is still edible but is thrown away, is a major issue for the country, which has a low rat...
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Defense Ministry Scandals: Unprecedented Situation Betrays Public Confidence
Classified information has been handled sloppily and allowances have been paid for training sessions that never happened. To top it all off, there ...
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Smart Farming: Can The Shortage of Agricultural Workers Be Alleviated?
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Ruling on Unification Church: Court Points to Maliciousness of Donation Solicitation Practice
If a religious group were to take advantage of elderly people whose capacity for judgment has deteriorated due to illness or aging, obtaining large...
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Iran’s New President: Respect Will of The People Who Demanded Change
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Special Defense Inspection: Lax Organizational Discipline May Have Invited Improper Cozy Ties
Suspicion has surfaced that a dubious relationship between the Maritime Self Defense Force and a major defense industry company has continued for m...
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Use of Recycled Plastics: Japan Should Take Global Lead in Technological Innovation
The significance of efforts to recycle used plastics is growing worldwide. It is hoped that Japan’s public and private sectors will work together t...
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