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Anniversary of War’s End: Consider How to Protect Peace in Times of Crisis / Diplomatic Efforts, Deterrent Improvement Needed
On the 79th anniversary of the end of World War II, the annual government-organized national memorial service for the war dead was held at the Nipp...
August 16, 2024
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Kishida to step down: Make LDP presidential election opportunity for revitalization / Compete on policies and insights to restore trust
Even if Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, were to be reelected to head the party, it would be dif...
August 15, 2024
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Prosecutors’ Interrogation: Emphasis on Confessions Leads to Use of Intimidation
The Osaka High Court has decided to put a prosecutor on trial for assault and cruelty by a specialized public employee. The prosecutor is suspected...
August 14, 2024
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Recovery of Visitors to Japan: Convey More of the Charms of Regional Areas
The number of foreign visitors to Japan in the first half of this year reached a record high. In order to further convey the attractiveness of regi...
August 14, 2024
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Honda and Nissan: Urgency in EV Collaboration Key to Its Success
The changing competitive environment surrounding electric vehicles is intense. A sense of urgency will determine the success or failure of the comp...
August 13, 2024
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Paris Olympics Close: People Watched Athletes’ Heated Battles with Prayers for Peace
Athletes from various countries competed in heated battles, and at times, they were moved to tears. Amid the ongoing conflicts in various parts of ...
August 13, 2024
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Aviation Fuel Shortage: Increase in Visitors to Japan Should Not Be Hindered
Numerous plans to set up new routes or add more flights on existing routes are being abandoned due to a lack of aviation fuel at regional airports ...
August 12, 2024
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Saving People in Cardiac Arrest: Increase Number of Those Capable of Using AEDs
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are now seen more frequently at stations, airports and other locations, but many people likely do not know...
August 12, 2024
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Stipulation of SDF: Kishida Should Have Announced His Intention When Diet Was in Session
Won’t Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s action pour cold water on the discussions held repeatedly between the ruling and opposition parties on the cre...
August 11, 2024
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Review of Subcontract Law: It Is Time to Change Unreasonable Business Practices
The situation in which unreasonable business practices impose burdens on small and midsize companies cannot be left unchecked. The government shoul...
August 11, 2024
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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...
August 9, 2024
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U.S. Presidential Candidates: Short Contest All The More Reason to Talk Policy
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August 8, 2024
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