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Strained Emergency Medical Services: Curbing Use by Patients with Minor Symptoms Essential
The growing number of people transported to hospitals after calls to the 119 emergency number has stressed the nation’s emergency medical care system....
February 11, 2024
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End of Technical Intern Program: Use Reformed System to Improve Working Environment for Foreigners
Japan’s system of bringing in foreign human resources will be drastically changed. As competition for workers intensifies internationally, it is impor...
February 10, 2024
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Seiji Ozawa Dies: His Passionate Conducting Impressed the World
The role he played in the development of classical music across national borders is immeasurable. He will be remembered by many fans as a Japanese con...
February 10, 2024
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Record High Spending by Foreign Visitors to Japan: Take Advantage of Opportunity to Spread Country’s Appeal to World
The number of foreign visitors to Japan is recovering and their spending is significantly increasing. This is an opportunity for Japan to spread its d...
February 9, 2024
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Indecent Acts by Childcare Workers: Protect Children from Harm by Using Database on Disciplinary Records
There is no end to incidents in which childcare workers, who are supposed to protect and nurture children, instead commit indecent acts against them. ...
February 9, 2024
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Northern Territories Issue: Unacceptable for Russian Control to Be A Fait Accompli
Russia is strengthening various measures to make its illegal occupation of the northern territories off Hokkaido a fait accompli. The northern territo...
February 8, 2024
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Next-Generation Fighter Aircraft: Govt Must Thoroughly Explain Why Export Restrictions should Be Relaxed
It is significant to facilitate exports of defense equipment and rebuild the weakened defense industry. This will help strengthen Japan’s defense capa...
February 8, 2024
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Security Clearance System: Devise Ways to Ensure Security of Economic Information
A situation must be avoided in which information about advanced technology related to Japan’s security and other matters is stolen by other countries ...
February 7, 2024
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Disaster and Mental Health Care: Don’t Overlook Signs of Psychological Stress
Those who have experienced a major disaster are susceptible to mental health problems. One month has passed since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake struck...
February 7, 2024
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Lower House Budget Committee: How Much Will ‘Hidden Funds’ Affair Be Clarified?
Much remains unclear about alleged violations of the Political Funds Control Law by factions of the Liberal Democratic Party. Since Prime Minister Fum...
February 6, 2024
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Food Security: Swiftly Devise Measures to Address Growing Risks
How to secure stable food supplies is becoming a global issue due to international conflicts and increasing droughts caused by climate change. The gov...
February 6, 2024
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Korean ‘Reunification’ Abandoned: Risk of Pyongyang Military Action against Seoul Has Increased
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared that his nation is abandoning peaceful reunification with South Korea. The risk of military action by Nor...
February 5, 2024
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Disaster Waste: Far-Reaching Cooperation Needed to Ensure Prompt Disposal
The large amount of disaster waste generated by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake is hampering recovery efforts. Local governments and private companies a...
February 5, 2024
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Widening Middle East Conflict: U.S., Iran Should Avoid Direct Clashes
The U.S. military has carried out airstrikes on sites in Iraq and Syria that pro-Iran groups are said to have used to attack U.S. soldiers. The countr...
February 4, 2024
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Employment Insurance System: Strengthening Safety Nets for Nonregular Employment Imperative
Part-time work allows for flexible work styles, but there is no security in the event of unemployment or taking time off from work, and it is easy for...
February 4, 2024
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