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My Number Card for Health Insurance: Can Complete Transition Really Be Implemented by Next Autumn?
It is difficult to say that the public’s concerns about the My Number personal identification system, which has been plagued by a series of troubles, ...
December 13, 2023
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Remuneration Return Ruling: Top Court Puts Politicians on Notice: Election Cheats Must Return Their Pay
The public is watching closely as Diet and assembly members continue to be paid even after being charged with election violations. A judicial decision...
December 13, 2023
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Joint Headquarters: Create System That Can Respond to Crises Immediately
The Defense Ministry reportedly plans to establish a “joint headquarters” to command the three services of the Ground, Maritime and Air Self-Defense F...
December 12, 2023
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China and EU: Xi Administration Hindering What Beijing Calls ‘Common Development’ with Europe
It is clear that economic relations that benefit China only will not last long. The European Union’s growing disappointment and wariness toward China ...
December 12, 2023
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Tensions on Korean Peninsula: Strengthened Cooperation between Japan, U.S., South Korea Essential
Tensions are rising between South Korea and North Korea. Responsibility lies with Pyongyang for daring to launch a military reconnaissance satellite. ...
December 11, 2023
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Tax-Free System for Inbound Visitors: Fraudulent Resales Should Not Be Left Unchecked
The government and the ruling parties are considering reviewing the consumption tax exemption system because some foreign visitors are abusing the sch...
December 11, 2023
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Intensive Diet deliberations: LDP factions face challenge of dispelling distrust over hidden funds
If the ruling Liberal Democratic Party is unable to dispel suspicion over the funding practices of its factions, it could find itself in a crisis. Pri...
December 9, 2023
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Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant: Implement thorough improvement measures to restart operations
Nuclear power plants can provide a stable supply of electricity and restarting them will have a significant impact on economic activities and people’s...
December 9, 2023
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Global AI Guidelines: Formulate Regulations by Putting Top Priority on Safety
It is significant that the Group of Seven advanced nations have compiled international rules toward regulating artificial intelligence, which has been...
December 8, 2023
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Review of NTT Law: Strategy to Enhance Competitiveness Needed in Telecommunications Sector
What regulations should be in place to strengthen the international competitiveness of Japan’s information and telecommunications sector while maintai...
December 8, 2023
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Factions’ Fundraising Scandal: LDP Must Be Accountable for Allegations
Allegations surrounding political fundraising parties have come to light one after another, and distrust in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has on...
December 7, 2023
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Far Right’s Rise in Europe: Serious alarm Sounded for Established Political Parties
Xenophobic far-right political parties are on the rise in Europe. They have served as a receptacle for voters’ political discontent over European inte...
December 7, 2023
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PISA Survey: Educators Must Work to Nurture Kids’ Thinking Abilities
It has been shown that the academic achievement of Japanese children is recovering to an internationally high level. Rather than resting on its good r...
December 6, 2023
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Regional Banks’ Financial Results: Management Being Tested over Response to Rising Interest Rates
Rising interest rates in Japan and abroad have begun to affect bank operations. For regional banks, they have also become a factor in the deterioratio...
December 6, 2023
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Nihon University Has Lost Its Way: Now Is Hardly the Time for Internal Strife and Leaving Students Out of The Loop
Nihon University is again straying off course. The university is unable to decide the fate of an athletic team marred by drug incidents, while interna...
December 5, 2023
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