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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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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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