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Use of Recycled Plastics: Japan Should Take Global Lead in Technological Innovation
The significance of efforts to recycle used plastics is growing worldwide. It is hoped that Japan’s public and private sectors will work together t...
July 10, 2024
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Chinese Buoy: Increase Vigilance to Protect Japan’s Maritime Interests
If Japan accepts China’s claim that a buoy it placed is meant to observe tsunamis and Tokyo takes no steps regarding the situation, this nation’s m...
July 10, 2024
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Tokyo Metropolitan Assemby By-Elections: Distrust of Established Political Parties at Crisis Level
In the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly by-elections, the Liberal Democratic Party won two races and lost six and the Constitutional Democratic Party of...
July 9, 2024
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French National Assembly Election: Rise of Right-Wing Forces has been Thwarted, But Divisions are Deeper
Although the right-wing movement that is gaining momentum in Europe was prevented from becoming the largest force in the assembly, the divisions in...
July 9, 2024
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3rd Term as Governor: How Will Koike Lead Tokyo Amid Numerous Issues?
How will Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike approach the difficult task of dealing with the declining birth rate and aging population, and how will she build...
July 8, 2024
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H3 Rocket: Boost International Competitiveness with Consecutive Successes
The launch of the third H3, Japan’s new large-scale rocket, was a success. It is hoped that Japan will continue to launch the rockets successfully...
July 8, 2024
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Military Use of AI: Japan Should Take Initiative in Making International Rules
Who would want to leave the decision about whether to take a human life to weapons equipped with artificial intelligence (AI)? Measures must be implem...
July 7, 2024
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Foster Care System: Provide Warm Environment for Deeply Hurt Children
The number of children who have difficulty being taken care of by their biological parents has exceeded 40,000 across the nation. In 2016, the Child W...
July 7, 2024
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Change of Govt in U.K.: Labour’s Election Landslide Reflects People’s Hopes and Difficulties
It can be said that the British people, suffering the adverse effects of withdrawal from the European Union and the COVID-19 pandemic, have reject...
July 6, 2024
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Subcontract Law Violation: Heavy Responsibility of Toyota Motor Questioned
A subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corp., Japan’s largest manufacturer, has been found to be in violation of the Subcontract Law. The entire group shoul...
July 6, 2024
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Childbirth Insurance Coverage: System Needed to Support Child-rearing Generation
A situation must be avoided in which younger generations hesitate to give birth due to concerns about the financial burden. There is an urgent need...
July 5, 2024
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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.
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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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