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Forcing high risk on entrepreneurs negatively impacts business culture
“Management guarantees,” meaning arrangements that require owners of small or medium-sized companies to personally repay loans from financial institut...
November 29, 2022
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China must not misjudge Taiwan’s popular will from local election results
Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party suffered a crushing defeat in local elections. This is seen as a sign of dissatisfaction among voters mai...
November 29, 2022
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Establish seamless island defense system to be ready for rapid response
Chinese ships’ intrusions into Japanese territorial waters around the Senkaku Islands have become a regular occurrence. Acts that violate Japanese sov...
November 28, 2022
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Local govts must not overlook poor management of operators
With an increasing number of people choosing to dismantle ancestral tombs, columbaria — structures containing compartments where ashes are stored — ar...
November 28, 2022
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Curb extreme population shifts, seek suitable level for each nation
The world’s population has exceeded 8 billion. While the population will continue to grow, mainly in developing countries, developed nations are under...
November 27, 2022
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Leverage restoration to pass Ryukyu culture to younger generations
It is a legacy that symbolizes the history and culture of Okinawa. Traditional techniques and crafts must be passed on to the next generation through ...
November 27, 2022
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How far does shadow of wrongdoing reach?
Suspicions of bid-rigging have emerged following corruption scandals. How far does the shadow of wrongdoing extend in connection with the Tokyo Olympi...
November 26, 2022
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Take steps to dispel doubts and restore public trust
It is shameful that national politics have been repeatedly thrown into disarray due to a series of scandals involving Cabinet members. Prime Minister ...
November 26, 2022
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Demand corrective action to ensure fairness in transactions
It is unacceptable for tech giants in a dominant position to impose unfavorable conditions on the companies with which they do business. The governmen...
November 25, 2022
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How will new COVID-19 drug reach patients told to avoid visiting clinics?
Xocova, a drug developed by Shionogi & Co. for the treatment of novel coronavirus infections, has been granted emergency approval. It is the first Jap...
November 25, 2022
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Improve national security through comprehensive measures
A panel of experts has presented a comprehensive set of proposals on how Japan can overcome the weaknesses in its defense system and improve its abili...
November 24, 2022
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Continued investigation needed to expose hidden aspects of case
Why was the president of Ohsho Food Service Corp. murdered nine years ago? Did someone instruct the alleged perpetrator to commit the crime? The inves...
November 24, 2022
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Serious damage, suffering should not be left unaddressed
If a religious group has caused damage and suffering through such practices as so-called spiritual sales tactics, which involve cajoling people into b...
November 23, 2022
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Discussions must be held on review of overall election system
While it is important to correct the disparity in vote values, this alone will not solve all the problems facing the electoral system. It is time for ...
November 23, 2022
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Kishida needs to improve personnel management after dismissing Terada
It is an extraordinary situation when three key Cabinet ministers resign in less than a month. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is facing a crucial moment...
November 22, 2022
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