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Driving the Wrong Way on Expressways: Utilize Latest Technology to Prevent Accidents
There has been a spate of accidents involving cars driving in the wrong direction on expressways. It is necessary to not only examine where wrong-w...
August 27, 2024
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Human Resources with Doctoral Degrees: Companies Need to Actively Capitalize on Their Talents
The utilization of human resources with doctoral degrees, who hold deep expertise, is directly related to the enhancement of Japan’s national stren...
August 27, 2024
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Diplomacy toward Africa: Utilize Japan’s Strengths to Support Development of the Region
Although Africa has great potential, many countries in the region still face such issues as political instability and poverty. Japan should utilize...
August 26, 2024
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Clothing and Environmental Burden: Promote Reuse of Clothes to Reduce Mass Disposal
The current situation in which large quantities of clothing are consumed and discarded is placing a heavy burden on the environment. The awareness ...
August 26, 2024
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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...
August 25, 2024
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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...
August 25, 2024
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Turbulent Stock Prices: BOJ Should Communicate Carefully with Markets
The phase of normalizing monetary measures comes with a risk of significant market volatility. It is hoped that the Bank of Japan will try to provi...
August 24, 2024
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Harris’ Speech: Can She Live up to ‘Yes, She Can’ Slogan
There is no doubt that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, who was hastily chosen as the Democratic candidate for the U.S. presidential election, is...
August 24, 2024
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Rice in Short Supply: Disseminate Information in Manner That Does Not Cause Public Anxiety
Rice, the staple food of the Japanese people, continues to be in short supply and prices are rising. It is hoped that the government will make effo...
August 23, 2024
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Debris Removal: Advance Difficult Work until Completion of Decommissioning
Realizing the decommissioning of reactors at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant is difficult work with no precedent in the world. It will be a...
August 23, 2024
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Non-Japanese Caregivers: Can They Help Resolve Difficulties of Home-visit Care?
There is a shortage of caregivers who support the lives of elderly people at home. For the elderly and their families to live with peace of mind, i...
August 22, 2024
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Decarbonization Policy: How Can Number of Eco-friendly Products Be Increased?
To achieve a carbon-free society, it is important to promote products made through manufacturing processes that reduce carbon dioxide emissions. It...
August 22, 2024
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World Heritage Sites in Danger: Protect Precious Cultural Assets from Warfare
Not only are lives being lost in the wars in the Middle East and Europe. Valuable cultural assets are also being destroyed.
...August 21, 2024
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LDP Presidential Election: Can The Party Seize This Opportunity to Be Reborn?
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential election is likely to be a tight race with many candidates, now that the constraints of party fa...
August 21, 2024
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China’s Mediation Diplomacy: Actual Commitment to Achieving Peace Called into Question
China has been actively engaged in diplomacy of mediation regarding Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and conflicts in the Middle East.
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