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Time is being spent on discussions over whether to hold a presidential election for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party before the current leader’s...
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Suitcases: How can Abandonment of Items at Tourist Sites be Prevented?
An increasing number of visitors to Japan are leaving empty suitcases behind at hotels and airports at tourist destinations. Many of these suitcase...
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Federal Reserve Board and the president: Eroding Central Bank Independence would Cause Enormous Harm
If the independence of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board is shaken, it will cause significant harm not only to the U.S. economy but also to the global...
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Smartphone Ordinance: Take This Opportunity to Consider ‘Excessive Use’ of Devices
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New Wave of COVID-19: Don’t Forget to Ventilate Rooms with Air Conditioning
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Local Govt Officials’ Side Jobs: Maintaining Discipline Is A Prerequisite
There is a growing movement to encourage staffers at local government offices, who are local public servants, to take on side jobs. It is essential...
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Reducing Gasoline Tax: Take Responsibility for Decarbonization, Alternative Revenue Sources
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Can the environmental destruction caused by plastic waste be stopped? It can be said that the international community is at a crossroads. Countries...
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South Korea’s willingness to advance bilateral relations with Japan has been clearly conveyed. The two countries can be said to have gotten off to ...
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Japan’s industrial competitiveness is greatly affected by cutting-edge semiconductors. It can be said that steady progress toward domestic producti...
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Internment by the Soviet Union: Japanese Detainees’ Tragic Deaths Should Not Be Forgotten
To prevent the mistakes of war from being repeated, it is important to preserve the records and memories of the tragedy. The suffering of Japanese ...
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CDPJ and JIP: Parties Do Not Look Ready To Take Responsibility in Governing
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Japan Innovation Party are each trying to draw nearer to the Liberal Democratic Party and its ...
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Fire at Dotonbori Buildings: Thoroughly Examine Firefighting Activities and Buildings
Why did a fire result in firefighters losing their lives? It is necessary to closely examine the process of firefighting activities. The structure ...
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