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Top International News of 2023: Devastation in Gaza Fills Many People with Sadness
Following Ukraine, war has spread to the Middle East, exacerbating humanitarian crises. Many people must have been disheartened to see the devastation...
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Japan’s Top News of 2023 / Sports Events Bring Jubilation to Japan After End of COVID-19 Pandemic
The long and anguishing COVID-19 pandemic has finally ended. As if bursting forth with their pent-up energy, athletes and others in various fields exh...
December 25, 2023
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Children’s Future Strategy / Implement All Possible Measures to Overcome Low Birth Rate
The key is whether it is possible to build a society in which the younger generation wants to have children. The government must simultaneously work t...
December 25, 2023
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Defense Equipment Transfer: Revision of 3 Principles Will Help Support Ukraine
It is highly significant for Japan to help maintain the international order by expanding its exports of defense equipment. The transfer of defense equ...
December 24, 2023
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Medical, Nursing Care Fees: Can Revisions Lead to Higher Wages for Frontline Staff?
In order for the public to receive medical and elderly care services with peace of mind, it is necessary to improve the treatment of frontline workers...
December 24, 2023
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FY24 Draft Budget: Scant Evidence of Serious Efforts to Reduce Government Spending
Although the government’s initial budget plan has shrunk in size from the previous fiscal year, it remains swollen compared to pre-pandemic levels. Th...
December 23, 2023
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Incorporation of SCJ: Can Science Body Be Revamped into an Organization That Delivers Results?
The Science Council of Japan (SCJ) — a representative body of scientists — must be restructured to serve as an entity that contributes to society by m...
December 23, 2023
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Ex-Requisitioned Worker Lawsuit: S. Korean Govt Should Minimize Impact of Unreasonable Court Ruling
A situation must not be repeated in which an unreasonable ruling by the South Korean judiciary on a historical issue deals a blow to Japan-South Korea...
December 22, 2023
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Daihatsu Irregularities: Clarify Responsibility for Disregard of Automobile Safety
Safety overrides all other factors with regard to automobiles. Nevertheless, a major manufacturer of minicars was involved in widespread fraudulent ce...
December 22, 2023
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Declining Eyesight of Children: Prioritize Time Spent Away from Digital Devices
Children’s eyesight continues to worsen. The widespread use of digital devices is thought to be a major factor in this ocular decline. The government ...
December 21, 2023
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BOJ Monetary Policy: Central Bank Must Not Send Signals That Invite Confusion
There are growing expectations that the Bank of Japan will change its massive monetary easing policy in the near future. It can be said that the centr...
December 21, 2023
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2 LDP Factions’ Offices Searched: Where Did the Off-the-Books Funds Disappear to?
The special investigation squad of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office launched compulsory investigations of a Liberal Democratic Party facti...
December 20, 2023
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Winter Vehicle Strandings: Drivers Must Prepare to Avoid Getting Stuck in Heavy Snow
As the peak season for snowfall approaches, there is concern that heavy snowfall may cause large-scale strandings of vehicles on roads. Prior preparat...
December 20, 2023
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Japan and ASEAN: Draw on Trust Cultivated over Past 50 years
Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have marked the 50th anniversary of the start of exchanges between the two sides. Their relations...
December 19, 2023
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North Korean Missile Launches: Pyongyang’s Acts a Blatant Threat to Japan, U.S., South Korea
North Korea may want to show off its ability to attack the U.S. mainland and U.S. military bases in South Korea and Japan at any time. Tokyo, Washingt...
December 19, 2023
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