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Megathrust Earthquake Attention: Review Disaster Preparations Carefully and Calmly
The first special advisory regarding a potential Nankai Trough earthquake, which is feared may occur in the near future, has been released. First ...
August 10, 2024
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Nagasaki A-bomb Service: Ceremony Affected by Situation in Middle East
It is regrettable that a precious opportunity to pay tribute to the many victims of an atomic bombing and convey to the world the tragic reality o...
August 10, 2024
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Reform of Science Council of Japan: Urgent Review of Organization Needed to Resolve Social Issues
As long as the Science Council of Japan (SCJ) continues to reject any proposals for its reform, there may be no point in endlessly discussing how t...
August 9, 2024
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Political Turmoil in Bangladesh: Difficulties of Economic Growth under Oppressive Rule Demonstrated
In Bangladesh, where antigovernment protests by students and others intensified, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to resign and fled the cou...
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U.S. Presidential Candidates: Short Contest All The More Reason to Talk Policy
The contenders in the U.S. presidential election in November have finally been decided. Vice President Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party will f...
August 8, 2024
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Social Media Defamation of Olympians: Verbal Abuse Drives Athletes into A Corner
Athletes fighting hard while under pressure are being hurt by heartless words on social media. Hurling abusive language in a fit of emotion is beha...
August 8, 2024
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A-bomb Anniversaries: Real Voices of Victims Need to Be Conveyed
Seventy-nine years have passed since the atomic bombings, and there is not much time left to hear the voices of the survivors.
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Simultaneous Global Stock Market Plunge: Government, BOJ Should Heighten Their Sense of Caution
The Nikkei Stock Average, which had been on the rise, plunged, triggering a simultaneous worldwide decline in stock values. The Nikkei average rebo...
August 7, 2024
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Pirate Sites: International Monitoring System Must Be Strengthened
Pirate sites that translate Japanese manga and anime into foreign languages without permission and post them on the internet are rampant overseas. ...
August 6, 2024
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Allegations over Secretary’s Salary: Swindling Public Money Is A Betrayal of The People
Many people must feel disgusted as the problem of “politics and money” has surfaced yet again. How can the growing distrust in politics be halted? ...
August 6, 2024
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Turmoil in Venezuela: Is Election Being Used to Continue Dictatorship?
Anti-U.S. leftist President Nicolas Maduro has declared victory in the presidential election held in the South American nation of Venezuela. The op...
August 5, 2024
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Primary Balance: Prediction of Surplus Must Not Interfere with Fiscal Consolidation
The government has issued estimates that a surplus will be achieved in the primary balances of the central and local governments in fiscal 2025. Ho...
August 5, 2024
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EU Unity: Orban’s Arbitrary Actions Benefit Russia, China
Cracks have begun to appear in the unity of the European Union over the bloc’s response to Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine. Its 27 member ...
August 4, 2024
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Registration of Sado Gold Mines: Improved Japan-S. Korea Ties Help Realize World Heritage Bid
It is delightful to see the value of an important Japanese historic site recognized internationally. Behind this recognition is the improved relations...
August 4, 2024
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Kagoshima Prefectural Police: It Is Hard to Say Allegations Have Been Cleared
Even though the Kagoshima prefectural police chief, who holds the highest position in the organization, has been accused of covering up misconduct ...
August 3, 2024
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