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Spring Labor Wage Talks: Negotiations to Offer Opportunity to Kick-Start Virtuous Economic Cycle
The Japanese economy is at a turning point regarding whether it can break out of a prolonged period of low growth and realize a virtuous cycle of high...
October 29, 2023
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‘Dark’ Part-Time Jobs: Ringleaders behind Robberies Must Be Identified Immediately
Robberies and other crimes continue to be committed by youths recruited through social media to work “dark” part-time jobs. To break this cycle of hei...
October 29, 2023
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Retrial of Hakamata: Speedy Proceedings, Early Verdict Should Be Given Highest Importance
The 87-year-old defendant was deemed unfit to appear in court due to communication difficulties engendered by his long detention. His trial must not b...
October 28, 2023
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Lower House Budget Committee: Diet Should Examine Effectiveness, Impact of Proposed Tax Cuts
The government has not given a clear answer on what impact temporary tax cuts and benefits will have on the economy and public finances. Prime Ministe...
October 28, 2023
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Autumn Reading Promotion Month: Bookstores Offer Joy of Encountering Memorable Books
In an age when books can be casually purchased on the internet, bookstores offer the joy of encountering unexpectedly excellent works. It is necessary...
October 27, 2023
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China’s Nuclear Arms Buildup: Lack of Transparency Raises Regional Tension
China’s nontransparent military expansion, including its nuclear weapons buildup, poses a serious threat to Japan and other neighboring countries. Bei...
October 27, 2023
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Question-and-Answer Session: Is Diet a Place to Compete over Lavish Spending of Funds?
The Diet cannot fulfill its duty if political parties merely compete over the scale of benefits and tax reductions. The government and the ruling and ...
October 26, 2023
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Gender Change Case : Establish a System that Does Not Confuse Society
A situation must be avoided in which society is confused as a result of easing conditions for a change of gender. The government needs to thoroughly d...
October 26, 2023
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Income Tax Cuts: Doubts about Both Significance, Effectiveness Cannot Be Dispelled
It is important to support the public who are suffering from the high cost of living, but there is doubt over whether it is necessary to uniformly imp...
October 25, 2023
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Evacuation of Japanese Nationals: Take All Possible Steps to Prepare for Worsening Situation
It is the responsibility of the state to protect the lives and property of its citizens. The government must take all possible measures to ensure the ...
October 25, 2023
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Policy Speech: Kishida’s Economic Measures Show Lack of Substance
Although the prime minister’s determination to revitalize the nation’s economy came through, there was a lack of strength in the policies that are key...
October 24, 2023
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South China Sea Situation: Enhance Multilateral Cooperation to Deter Beijing
China continues to aggressively expand across the South China Sea. To protect the free and open seas, it is important that Southeast Asian nations dee...
October 24, 2023
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Diet By-Elections: Results Must Be Taken as Warning to Kishida Administration
Even though they were by-elections, the results should be viewed as voters sending a warning about how Prime Minister Fumio Kishida runs his administr...
October 23, 2023
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Influenza Outbreak: Drugs, Vaccines Must Be Supplied Promptly
The number of people infected with seasonal influenza is gradually increasing. There have been reports that a surge in the number of infections may co...
October 23, 2023
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80th Anniversary of Student Mobilization / Never Forget Tragedy of Losing Talented Young People to War
Only with peace can students freely pursue their studies and devote themselves to research. During the Pacific War, many students, who had to trade th...
October 22, 2023
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