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Pledges Not to Repeat Horror of War Must Be Renewed And Strengthened
Many residents of Okinawa were caught up in a horrific war. Such a thing must never be allowed to happen again. It is important to keep Okinawa’s hist...
June 24, 2023
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Vigilance Necessary in Face of Rapid Spread Due to Decline in Immunity
Viral infections are spreading rapidly among children nationwide. Though measures against novel coronavirus infections have been eased, continued vigi...
June 24, 2023
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‘Structured Bond’ Sales Undermined Public Trust in Financial Institutions
Administrative action is expected to be taken against financial institutions for improper sales and solicitations regarding high-risk financial produc...
June 23, 2023
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Utilize Carbon Capture Technology Effectively to Tackle Global Warming
Interest in technology to capture and bury underground carbon dioxide emitted from thermal power plants and other sources is growing worldwide as part...
June 23, 2023
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Don’t Forget to Prepare for Heavy Rain as well as Earthquakes
Schools are not only places for learning, but also serve as evacuation centers for residents in the event of a disaster. In addition to major earthqua...
June 22, 2023
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Hard to Say Important Policy Issues were Thoroughly Debated
Just because the passage of bills went smoothly with the cooperation of some opposition parties, it is problematic if the government and ruling partie...
June 22, 2023
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Promote Competition in App Distribution Market
Two U.S. tech giants continue to hold an oligopoly in the distribution market for smartphone operating systems and apps. To prevent consumers from bei...
June 21, 2023
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Raise Sense of Crisis to Threats Presented by Industrial Espionage
If Japan’s advanced technology has been stolen, it is an extremely serious matter. The government must strengthen its management of critical informati...
June 21, 2023
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Restraint from Xi Provides Key to Improving Relations with U.S.
One of the factors hindering the improvement of U.S.-China relations is Beijing’s unilateral words and deeds, such as its military threats against Tai...
June 20, 2023
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Efforts Needed to Attract and Retain Foreign Human Resources
Competition to secure human resources is intensifying globally. It is reasonable to aim to increase the number of foreigners who choose to work in Jap...
June 20, 2023
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Ugly Situation Raises Questions about the United States’ Prestige
The behavior of former U.S. President Donald Trump is undermining the standing of the United States, a country that ought to be leading the way on dem...
June 19, 2023
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Are Safety Measures at Panel Installation Sites Sufficient?
There have been a number of cases in which solar power generation facilities installed on mountain slopes have collapsed due to heavy rains. It is imp...
June 19, 2023
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Govt Must Not Avoid Discussions on Securing Stable Financial Resources
The foundations for strengthening defense capabilities can finally be said to be in place. The government must find ways to secure stable financial re...
June 18, 2023
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Govt Must Devise Measures to Prevent Social Confusion
A law of questionable necessity has been enacted without addressing any of the various concerns that were raised. The government should take immediate...
June 18, 2023
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Govt Must Normalize Public Finances by Ending Pandemic-Era Largesse
Japan’s public finances deteriorated sharply in the course of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The government should face up to this reality and p...
June 17, 2023
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