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Slow-Moving Typhoon: Vigilance Required against Damage Occurring over Wide Area
Typhoon Shanshan, which hit the Japanese archipelago, followed an unpredictable path at a slow speed, causing damage over a wide range of areas. Th...
September 3, 2024
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Seven & i: How Will Firm’s Convenience Stores Be Affected by Acquisition Proposal?
The possibility of more acquisition proposals from foreign companies for Japanese firms that are seen as undervalued due to the weak yen is increas...
September 3, 2024
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Decline in Exports of Marine Products: Importance of Expanding Sales Channels Becomes Clear
Japan’s exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and foodstuffs, which had been growing steadily, declined for the first time in four...
September 2, 2024
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Defense Budget Request: Restoring Public Trust a Prerequisite for Increasing Budget
There is no objection to building up the defense budget as planned in light of the worsening security environment. However, the recent spate of sca...
September 2, 2024
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Disaster Preparedness Day: Deepen Understanding of Information on Calamities
The Noto Peninsula Earthquake occurred in January, and a special advisory concerning a possible Nankai Trough earthquake was issued in August for t...
September 1, 2024
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Senkaku Remarks on NHK: Why Did Public Broadcaster Allow ‘Personalization’ of Airwaves?
An incident occurred in which a personal, one-sided view that is contrary to the facts was broadcast both domestically and internationally by a pub...
September 1, 2024
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Territorial airspace Violation by China: Simply Saying, ‘We Had No Intention,’ is Unacceptable
After violating Japanese territorial airspace, China simply said that it has “no intention” of violating the sovereignty of other countries. Is it ...
August 31, 2024
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Questioning of Hyogo Governor: Why was There Such a Hurry to Discipline a Whistleblower?
If a top governmental official disregarded the whistleblowing system to suppress accusations against himself, it is unacceptable conduct. It is nec...
August 31, 2024
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Summary Indictment against Horii: System Needs to Be Quickly Created That Does Not Allow Wrongdoing
The problem of money and politics has once again resulted in a criminal case. To dispel public distrust, it is imperative that the custom of politi...
August 30, 2024
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Paralympics: Let’s Cheer for Athletes as They Challenge Limits
Athletes with disabilities will take up the challenge of reaching their full potential and will aim for glory. It is hoped that this will be an opp...
August 30, 2024
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Online Casinos: Illegal Gambling Must Not Go Unchecked
A rapidly growing number of people are connecting to overseas online casinos and becoming immersed in gambling. It must be made well known that thi...
August 29, 2024
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LDP Presidential Election: Until When Will The Party Continue Inward-Looking Debates?
How long does the ruling Liberal Democratic Party intend to continue its inward-looking debates over, for example, whether to endorse lawmakers who...
August 29, 2024
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Airspace Violation: China Must Stop Dangerous Provocations
Does China intend to threaten Japan not only from the sea but also from the air? This infringement on Japan’s sovereignty is unacceptable. The gove...
August 28, 2024
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Children of Foreign Nationalities: Japanese-Language Education Needs to Be Enhanced Urgently
A certain level of Japanese language proficiency is essential for children of foreign nationalities to fit into Japanese society. A support system ...
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