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U.S.-China Talks: Avoiding Clash Is The Responsibility of Both Powers
Although there are deep differences between the United States and China, it is commendable that the two countries reaffirmed the importance of communi...
May 1, 2024
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Review of National Funds: Monitoring of Management Should be Strengthened
National funds are devices for pooling state money for specific projects and providing subsidies and loans. However, the huge amount of state money is...
April 30, 2024
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Local Vitalization Cooperator: Ensure Municipalities Fully Utilize Participants’ Enthusiasm
Many people are eager to move to local municipalities to contribute to regional development. It is important for the local governments that accept ...
April 30, 2024
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LDP Loses ‘All 3’ By-Elections: Will the Party Be Able to Rebuild Its Weakened Foundation?
The Liberal Democratic Party has lost a seat in the “conservative kingdom” of Shimane, and the party effectively lost all three by-elections, as it di...
April 29, 2024
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Help for Addicts: Prevent Sufferers, Families from Becoming Isolated
Uncontrollable addiction to such things as gambling, alcohol and drugs is a disease requiring medical treatment. It is essential to provide support so...
April 29, 2024
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Municipalities at Risk of ‘Extinction’: Strengthen Measures to Nurture Next Generation
It is no easy task to stop the population from decreasing. However, unless countermeasures are taken, Japan as a whole will go into decline. Both the ...
April 28, 2024
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Issue of Political Funds: Discuss Revisions to Law on Funding Control Constructively
In making the handling of political funds transparent, there must be no difference between the ruling and opposition parties for the purpose of regain...
April 28, 2024
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New Regulations on Tech Giants: Adverse Effects Caused by Smartphone Oligopoly Must Be Prevented
The question of how to rectify the adverse effects caused by the tech giant oligopoly has become a global issue. The government must use new legisl...
April 27, 2024
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Leaks of Specially Designated Secrets: SDF Shows Serious Lack of Awareness on Protecting Classified Security Info
Legislation is currently being discussed to expand the scope of people required to maintain confidentiality to include private citizens to protect ...
April 27, 2024
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Promoting The Steady Demolition of Damaged Houses
The work to demolish and remove houses damaged by a major disaster is the first step toward reconstruction. The central government should promote t...
April 26, 2024
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U.S. Protectionism: Intensified Inward-Looking Debate in Presidential Race Sparks Concern
Ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November, incumbent President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are using protectionist argume...
April 26, 2024
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Diplomatic Bluebook: Japan Must Actively Work for International Cooperation
The world order based on freedom, democracy and the rule of law is at risk. Japan must proactively work to rebuild a system of international cooper...
April 25, 2024
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Lightning Strike Accidents: Watch Out for Signs of Danger during Outdoor Activities
Lightning will become more frequent as the summer season is approaching. People will need to be on the lookout for lightning strikes, especially si...
April 25, 2024
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Dangerous Railroad Crossings: Lack of Crossing Gates Must Be Dealt with
Accidents continue to occur in which passengers are hit by trains at railroad crossings that do not have alarms or crossing gates. Railroad compani...
April 24, 2024
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Administrative Action against Google: Tech Giant’s Market Dominance Enabled It to Hamper Competition
A giant information technology company reportedly was unfairly restricting the business of its competitor. It can be said that this case highlights...
April 24, 2024
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