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Crash of MSDF Helicopters: Ascertain Why Self-Defense Forces Are Having Frequent Accidents
Serious accidents continue to occur involving the Self-Defense Forces. Is there a lack of skill? Is the organization lax? The situation needs to be...
April 23, 2024
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Support for Ukraine: Use Resumption of U.S. Aid to Spur Counteroffensive against Russia
U.S. military assistance to Ukraine, which had been stalled due to a deadlock between Democrats and Republicans, has taken a significant step toward r...
April 23, 2024
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Human Resources for Semiconductors: Develop Local Universities as Sites for Fostering Skilled Workers
Human resource development has become a major challenge as new semiconductor factories are built one after another in Japan. Collaboration must be ...
April 22, 2024
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Ads claiming ‘No. 1’: Companies Must Back Them with Objective Data
Hyperbolic ads making unfounded claims such as “No. 1 in popularity” are rampant. Advertising is an important factor in selecting products and serv...
April 22, 2024
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Gasoline Subsidies: It’s Time to Phase out Government Program
Vast amounts of money should not continue to be spent to keep gasoline prices down. The government’s subsidy program for gasoline should be phased ...
April 21, 2024
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Indian General Election: True State of World’s Largest Democracy is in Question
As China and Russia seek to change the international order by force, all eyes are on how India responds. India considers itself the leader of emerg...
April 21, 2024
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Situation in the Middle East: Do not let retaliatory attacks escalate
If the military conflict between regional powers Israel and Iran intensifies, war will spread throughout the Middle East and the international com...
April 20, 2024
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Decrease in the number of bookstores: Protect important cultural centers
Bookstores are important cultural centers where people meet books. A book that happens to be picked up by chance can expand one’s perspectives. It ...
April 20, 2024
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Russian-Occupied Nuclear Plant: Intl Community Must Step Up Surveillance to Ensure Safety
An attack on a nuclear power plant is an extremely dangerous act that could result in catastrophe. The international community must strengthen its ...
April 19, 2024
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Pension System Reform: Consider How to Prevent Impoverishment in Old Age
Public pensions are the foundation for supporting people’s lives in old age, and they also play a role in preventing the impoverishment of the elde...
April 19, 2024
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Measures against Stalking: Devise Ways to Help Perpetrators Find Medical Treatment
There is no end to the harm done by relentless stalkers. Some cases lead to even more serious incidents, including murder. In addition to strengthe...
April 18, 2024
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Political Funds Problem: Don’t Use Reform as A Tool in Political Power Struggles
Restoring the public’s trust by making the handling of political funds more transparent should be a top priority in Japanese politics today. It is ...
April 18, 2024
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Prosecution of Ex-Interpreter: Bottomless Swamp of Gambling Caused Loss of ¥6.2 Billion
The pleasure of winning bets was unforgettable, and he could not stop gambling. Instead he ran up debts trying to recoup his losses, and as a resul...
April 17, 2024
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3 Lower House By-Elections: Defeats by Default Indicate LDP’s Deterioration
It is utterly pathetic that the party in power is unable to present voters with an option in an election. Even so, it is difficult to say that expe...
April 17, 2024
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Iran’s attack : Countries Concerned Must Work to Break Chain of Retaliation
If Iran and Israel, two countries locked in mutual enmity, continue fighting any longer, they may pass the point of no return. All parties concerne...
April 16, 2024
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