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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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Child Consultation Centers and Police / Prevent Tragedies by Sharing Information on Child Abuse
There is no end to cases in which child consultation centers and police failed to save children’s lives even though they had detected the signs of chi...
December 18, 2023
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Putin Press Conference / Russia Must Not Prevail in Its Aggression Against Ukraine
In a clear violation of international law, Russia, through its ongoing aggression, intends to finally accomplish its goal of making Ukraine a vassal s...
December 18, 2023
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U.S. Monetary Policy / Next focus Will Be on Timing of When Fed Will Start Cutting Interest Rates
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board, which continued to raise interest rates, is expected to change its policy in the near future. Such a move would have a...
December 17, 2023
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Hong Kong Situation / Chinese-Style Governance Cannot Win Trust from Residents
The Chinafication of Hong Kong is accelerating. Democrats have been excluded from the city’s governance system. Some pro-democracy activists have fled...
December 17, 2023
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Ruling Bloc Tax Reform Package: Can Tax Break Proposals Help End Deflation?
Although a number of tax-cut measures to help household finances, including fixed-amount cuts in income tax, have been proposed, public expectations h...
December 16, 2023
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Curtain Falls on COP28 Talks: Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuel Gathers Momentum
While the paths to reducing greenhouse gas emissions vary from country to country, the importance of measures against global warming is set to increas...
December 16, 2023
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