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Minimum Wages: Use Large-scale Raise as Step to Create Growth-oriented Economy
If companies do nothing but suppress labor costs, it is unlikely that a virtuous economic cycle will be realized. It is hoped that a large increase...
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Stress on Teachers: Urgently reduce excessive workload
The excessive workload at schools has become a burden on teachers. There is a need to reduce the amount of less important work and make efforts to ...
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical: Drugmaker’s Corporate Culture of Disregard for Safety Is Egregious
Even though a drugmaker manufactures supplements intended to help maintain good health, it is unforgivable that the company has continued to disreg...
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Bluefin Tuna Fishing: International Regulations Have Led to Recovery of Resources
It has been shown that strict regulations on fish catches led to a steady recovery of resources. It is hoped that Japan, as a major fishing country...
July 24, 2024
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Paris Olympics to Begin: In This Time of War, Cherish The Precious Nature of Peace
The Paris Olympics will begin as conflicts continue around the world. Hopefully people will reconsider the meaning of this festival of peace as the...
July 24, 2024
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Biden’s Withdrawal: Resolve Turmoil Over U.S. Election with Fresh Start
With less than four months until the U.S. presidential election, this is an unprecedented change in candidate. It is hoped that the turmoil surrou...
July 23, 2024
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Preventing Heatstroke: Caution Must Be Taken When Holding Outdoor Events
This year, even before the end of the rainy season, many places have experienced extremely hot weather, and it is expected to be a brutally hot su...
July 23, 2024
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Election Confusion: Quickly Formulate Measures to Prevent Money-Making, Publicity Stunts
It is unacceptable to abuse elections, which are the foundation of democracy, as a means of making money and gaining publicity.
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Group Homes for Disabled: Wrongdoing That Disrespects Welfare of People Should Not Be Permitted
Abuse of a system that supports people with disabilities and profiting from such acts can never be accepted. An environment in which disabled peop...
July 22, 2024
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System Failures: IT Oligopoly Paralyzes World Computers
The massive system failures that occurred around the world have highlighted the vulnerability of societies that depend on digital technology for t...
July 21, 2024
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China’s Third Plenum: Tightening Controls Will Not Bring Stability
The administration of Chinese President Xi Jinping has once again demonstrated its stance of emphasizing “national security” over the economy. Stab...
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Republican National Convention: Did Trump Genuinely Call for Unity?
Did the terrifying experience of being the target of an assassination attempt and narrowly escaping death lead former U.S. President Donald Trump t...
July 20, 2024
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Hyogo Governor’s Scandal: Why Was Whistleblower Given No Protection?
Major questions remain to be answered about the Hyogo prefectural government’s response to an official’s accusations of wrongdoing by the governor...
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Infectious Diseases Spreading: Let’s All Get Back into the Habit of Taking Basic Preventive Measures
Various infectious diseases are spreading simultaneously this summer. People may be lowering their guard in terms of washing their hands and other ...
July 19, 2024
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Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting: Protect Maritime Order Through Broad Cooperation
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