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BOJ’s June Tankan Survey: Weakness in Private Consumption Concerning
Although a gradual recovery trend in the Japanese economy has been confirmed, weakness in consumer spending remains a concern.
...July 5, 2024
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Examination of Fiscal Status of Pension System: Increase People Paying into System, Enhance Public Confidence
As the birth rate continues to decline, the number of people paying into the public pension system is also decreasing. What must be done to ensure ...
July 4, 2024
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Ruling on Forced Sterilization: Judiciary Orders Relief beyond ‘Time Barrier’
A system that values the lives of some people more than others is completely unacceptable. The central government should swiftly establish a system...
July 4, 2024
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Incidents with U.S. Soldiers in Okinawa: Delayed Notification for Cases Undermines Trust
Why do there continue to be sexual assault cases involving U.S. soldiers? These are despicable crimes and absolutely unforgivable. The U.S. forces...
July 3, 2024
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Election Signboards: Actions That Interfere with Elections Cannot Be Allowed
Elections are the foundation of democracy, a process by which the people participate in politics and have their sovereign will reflected. Acts tha...
July 3, 2024
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General Shareholder Meetings: Management Appointments Now Source of Serious Confrontations
Shareholders have been gaining a greater voice in corporate management. It is hoped that management will deepen dialogue at general shareholder mee...
July 2, 2024
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Benikoji Supplements: Quickly Reorganize Investigation System
It must be said that Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. has been lacking a sense of crisis over a problem that has endangered people’s lives. The drugmak...
July 2, 2024
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6 months after Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Road map yet to be laid out for reconstruction
It has been six months since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake struck. In the affected areas, little progress has been made in demolishing damaged buil...
July 1, 2024
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Asset Management Special Zones : Attract Funds by Taking Advantage of Local Strengths
To develop the economy using regional strengths, it is important to attract investment from both domestic and foreign sources.
The governme...
July 1, 2024
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70th Anniversary of SDF’s Founding: Deepen Trust by Performing Wide Range of Missions
The security environment is deteriorating significantly. The role of the Self-Defense Forces has increased. It is hoped that the SDF will preserve pea...
June 30, 2024
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Furusato Nozei Hometown Tax Donations: Return to Original Purpose of Regional Vitalization
Is the furusato nozei donations system’s original purpose — regional promotion by making donations to a donor’s hometown or municipalities to which th...
June 30, 2024
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1,000 Days in Office: What Is Needed to Restore Confidence in Kishida Administration?
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has made certain achievements, such as strengthening Japan’s defense capabilities and expanding measures to deal with...
June 29, 2024
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U.S. Presidential Debate: Worrisome Aspects of Both Candidates Highlighted
The current U.S. president and a former U.S. president vehemently criticized each other, each calling the other “the worst” in history. It can har...
June 29, 2024
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Issuance of New Banknotes: Opportunity to Reaffirm Value of Cash in Digital Age
New banknotes will be issued on July 3 for the first time in 20 years. With the advent of a full-fledged cashless era, it is hoped that this will b...
June 28, 2024
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Public-Private Investment Funds: Review Strategy in Light of Massive Losses
Even if a public-private investment fund holds significance as part of government policy, it does not mean that a ballooning deficit is acceptable....
June 28, 2024
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