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Resignation of State Minister of Finance: Despicable for Lawmaker Not to Act in Accordance with Social Norms
A person who has repeatedly failed to pay taxes should not be able to serve as a state minister of finance — a position that involves crafting the nat...
November 14, 2023
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Fujii 3-peats as Ryuo: Fans Can Look Forward to Matches between Players of Same Generation
The 21-year-old who stands at the apex of the shogi world showed his unwavering strength, winning a showdown against someone his own age. The hope is ...
November 14, 2023
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Senkaku Islands Situation: Japan Must Do More Than Just Protesting China’s Intrusions
With Japan only repeating its protests when there is an infringement of its maritime jurisdiction, China is likely to take advantage of this situation...
November 13, 2023
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Maintaining Firefighting Capacity: Efficient Systems Need to Be Created to Protect Residents
There are concerns about the decline in the firefighting systems of local governments. Some small fire departments have not been able to respond to la...
November 13, 2023
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Govt Should Take Responsibility for Maintaining Cultural Facilities
Satisfaction with museums and art galleries is an indicator of the cultural level of a country. The government must support these cultural facilities ...
November 11, 2023
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Devise Ways to Increase Involvement of Small, Midsize Firms
The government and ruling parties are to offer generous tax breaks to companies that raise wages. To broaden the scope of pay increases, it is essenti...
November 11, 2023
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Digital Currencies: Closely Monitor Overseas Moves; Be Cognizant of Attendant Risks
Central banks around the world are conducting research into and experimenting with the issuance of digital currencies. The Japanese government and the...
November 10, 2023
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Abolition of Technical Intern Training Program: Improve Treatment of Foreign Workers under New System
When Japan accepts foreign nationals, the idea of using them as a cheap labor force must be changed. It is necessary to correct the distortion of the ...
November 10, 2023
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Unification Church Press Conference: Isn’t Offer Just a Way to Evade Responsibility?
It is hard to believe that the Unification Church is sincerely facing up to the serious damage caused by issues such as large-sum donations. Its propo...
November 9, 2023
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G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting: Leaders’ Ability to Implement Crises-Aversion Measures Is Tested
Hatred and division are spreading throughout the international community. It is crucial for the Group of Seven advanced nations to unite and adopt eff...
November 9, 2023
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Ride-Sharing: Govt Must Take Steps to Ensure Safety of Users
The government has begun discussions on lifting the ban on ride-sharing services, in which individuals use their own cars to transport people for a fe...
November 8, 2023
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Google Antitrust Probe: JFTC Must Swiftly Clarify Actual Business Dealings
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has begun an investigation into U.S. firm Google LLC, which holds an overwhelming share of the market for smart...
November 8, 2023
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AI Regulation: Fake Videos Circulating Online More Serious Than Just Pranks
It can be said that the “negative aspect” of generative artificial intelligence, which enables anyone to easily create fake videos and images, has bee...
November 7, 2023
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Record Number of Truancies: Conventional Schools, Free Schools Should Strengthen Their Cooperation
The number of children who are truant from school continues to increase. Cooperation between conventional schools and free schools should be strengthe...
November 7, 2023
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Support for Ukraine: Aid Must Not Be Abandoned Amid Middle East Tensions
Even as the world’s eyes are focused on the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russian aggression continues. T...
November 6, 2023
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