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Gasoline Subsidies: How Long Will Govt Continue with Supposedly Temporary Program?
Easing the strain of rising gasoline prices on household finances is important, but a price control measure that requires such massive fiscal expendit...
September 3, 2023
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Crisis Management Agency: Comprehensively Review Preparedness for Infectious Disease Outbreaks
No matter how much the central government called for efforts, there were not enough hospital beds for COVID-19 patients and it took time for a testing...
September 2, 2023
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Seibu Department Store Strike: Did Management, Union Thoroughly Negotiate to Reach a Compromise?
An unusual situation happened in which one of the largest department stores in Japan was temporarily closed due to a strike. The management and the la...
September 2, 2023
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Science Council of Japan: Reform Academic Advisory Entity so It Better Contributes to Society
The public will not understand if an academic entity insists that the government should not meddle in its personnel affairs and management even while ...
September 1, 2023
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100 Years after Great Kanto Earthquake: Lessons must be used to prepare for future urban disasters
One hundred years have passed since the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. Although Tokyo has changed significantly, there are still many lessons to be lear...
September 1, 2023
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Johnny & Associates: Don’t Brush Off Sexual Abuse as Just Another Entertainment World Scandal
Despicable sexual assaults of male talents continued for nearly half a century. The talent agency that neglected the problem must overhaul its organiz...
August 31, 2023
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NHK’s Business: Expansion of Internet Services Highlights Lack of Discussion
It cannot be overlooked that NHK will expand its internet operations in an unregulated manner while leaving important issues unresolved, such as the a...
August 31, 2023
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BRICS Expansion: A Lack of Unifying Principles Means A Lack of Real Influence
Without common policies and principles, no matter how many member countries are included, it will be difficult to demonstrate a strong presence as a m...
August 30, 2023
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Physicians’ Suicides from Overwork: Excessive Work Hours Driving Young Doctors to Despair
In addition to treating patients, it is part of a physician’s job to enhance their knowledge and skills. Every hospital should ensure that its labor a...
August 30, 2023
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Treated Water Release: China Must Not Leave Unchecked Harassment by Its People
If one-sided harassment from China that ignores scientific evidence is left unchecked by Beijing, it is likely to seriously damage Japan’s friendly fe...
August 29, 2023
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LP Gas Rates: Transparency Needed to Protect Customers from Hidden Cost-Shifting
It has been pointed out that liquefied petroleum (LP) gas charges for rental apartments are relatively high. It is important to ensure transparency in...
August 29, 2023
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Nissan-Renault Agreement: Accelerate Work on EV Strategy Through Smooth Collaboration
Nissan Motor Co. has concluded a review of the capital relationship that had remained a pending matter with French automobile giant Renault Group. It ...
August 28, 2023
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U.S. Presidential Election: Candidates, Voters Should Not Be Swayed by Trump
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has treated with disdain the rule of law and elections, which are pillars of democracy, and has now been indicted f...
August 28, 2023
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Inquiry Into Sex Crime History: Create Effective System to Protect Children
Children who have been sexually victimized by teachers, childcare staff or others they trust are left with deep mental scars. To prevent the recurrenc...
August 27, 2023
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Futenma Relocation: Why Is Okinawa Prolonging Court Battles with Central Govt?
Is it productive to lock horns with the central government and repeat court battles over the relocation of the Futenma Air Station in Ginowan, Okinawa...
August 27, 2023
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