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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...
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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.
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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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Megathrust Earthquake Attention: Take This Opportunity to Review Preparedness for Future Disasters
The government’s special advisory that urged residents to be cautious against a possible Nankai Trough earthquake has been lifted. However, this do...
August 20, 2024
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Osprey Aircraft: Have Factors Behind Accident Been Removed?
Unless the risk of a crash is eliminated following an investigation into the causes, residents living near bases will not feel safe. The government...
August 19, 2024
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Heatstroke Prevention: Stay Alert for Heat and Rising Humidity
A number of people are being transported in emergencies to hospitals due to heatstroke. Severe heat is expected to continue into the second half of...
August 19, 2024
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Tokyo Women’s Medical University: Will Chancellor’s Dismissal Lead to Fresh Start for Organization?
Why has there been no end to a chain of scandals at a medical school with such a long history? The school must identify the problems as an organiza...
August 17, 2024
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GDP Increase: Maintain Wage Hikes to Boost Economy’s Growth Potential
The recovery in personal consumption is good news, but one cannot be optimistic about the future. To achieve a virtuous cycle in the economy, it is...
August 17, 2024
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