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Medal Bonanza at Games: Hard Work, Mental Strength Lead to Come-from-behind Wins
Competitions at the Paris Olympics are in full swing, and Japanese athletes are enjoying a medal bonanza from the early stage. The key words to des...
July 31, 2024
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SDF Scandals: Is Civilian Control Being Maintained?
Despite knowing that there had been four arrests, neither senior officers of the Maritime Self-Defense Force nor Defense Ministry bureaucrats repor...
July 31, 2024
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Japanese Brazilians: A History of Hardship and Effort Has Paid off
A historic decision has restored the honor of Japanese who were treated unfairly in Brazil, a country to which they had immigrated. Hopefully this ...
July 30, 2024
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National Assessment of Academic Ability: Poor Reading and Writing Skills Cannot Be Left Unaddressed
The spread of social media is likely responsible for the current situation. Exchanges involving short text messages are increasingly common, and op...
July 30, 2024
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Shortage of Generic Drugs: Review Small-Volume, Multiproduct Manufacturing Structure
Commonly used generic drugs such as cough medicines are constantly in short supply. This situation is occurring mainly because many generic drug ma...
July 29, 2024
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U.S. Extended Deterrence: Trust in Bilateral Alliance Key to Planning for a Crisis
In addition to nuclear powers China and Russia, North Korea is now also believed to have the capacity for a nuclear attack. The need for U.S. exten...
July 29, 2024
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Paris Olympics Open: Host City Shines, Undaunted by Violence
Paris has kicked off its first Olympics in 100 years. The Games started amid tension, as France’s high-speed railway network fell victim to sabotage. ...
July 28, 2024
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International Standards Strategy: Take Lead by Accelerating Cultivation of Human Resources
Global competition to take the lead on international standards for industrial products, digital-related technologies and other items is intensifying. ...
July 28, 2024
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Gaza Situation: U.S. Turmoil Puts A Damper on Ceasefire Demands
It is hard to say that the United States has made the most of an important opportunity to directly communicate its seriousness to have Israel accep...
July 27, 2024
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Disapproval of Tsuruga Nuclear Reactor’s Restart: Active Fault, Distrust Prevent Resumption of Operations
For the first time, the nuclear regulator will likely disapprove the restart of a reactor at a nuclear power plant whose operator aims for its resu...
July 27, 2024
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Work-related Accidents Involving The Elderly: Take Decline in Physical Function into Consideration
As an increasing number of elderly people continue to work, more are becoming involved in work-related accidents. Hopefully, the public and private...
July 26, 2024
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Minimum Wages: Use Large-scale Raise as Step to Create Growth-oriented Economy
If companies do nothing but suppress labor costs, it is unlikely that a virtuous economic cycle will be realized. It is hoped that a large increase...
July 26, 2024
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Stress on Teachers: Urgently reduce excessive workload
The excessive workload at schools has become a burden on teachers. There is a need to reduce the amount of less important work and make efforts to ...
July 25, 2024
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Kobayashi Pharmaceutical: Drugmaker’s Corporate Culture of Disregard for Safety Is Egregious
Even though a drugmaker manufactures supplements intended to help maintain good health, it is unforgivable that the company has continued to disreg...
July 25, 2024
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Bluefin Tuna Fishing: International Regulations Have Led to Recovery of Resources
It has been shown that strict regulations on fish catches led to a steady recovery of resources. It is hoped that Japan, as a major fishing country...
July 24, 2024
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