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Hurry to Expand Relief System for Victims Harmed by Asbestos
The government bears a heavy responsibility for neglecting to take countermeasures even though it recognized the danger of asbestos, thereby spreading...
January 2, 2021
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Build a Society Filled with Peace, Vitality / Overcome Hardships Using Wisdom and Courage
New Year’s reminds people how precious it is to be able to cheerfully exchange the usual greeting “Happy New Year!” The landscape has completely chang...
January 1, 2021
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Govt must Inform Public on Factors behind Need for Large Defense Budget
The security environment surrounding Japan is becoming increasingly severe. The government must explain this fact thoroughly to the people and bring a...
December 30, 2020
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Temples, Shrines Have Soothing Role to Play as Pandemic Inflames Anxiety
The impact of the novel coronavirus has spread to traditional religious events such as New Year’s visits to temples and shrines, funerals and memorial...
December 30, 2020
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Japan must Stop Spread of Mutated Coronavirus through Swift Detection
Strict vigilance is necessary because this variant is said to be more contagious than the established ones. Border controls at airports must be streng...
December 29, 2020
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S. Korea should not Be Allowed to Neglect 2015 Comfort Women Pact
The actions taken by the administration of South Korean President Moon Jae-in, which have trampled on the spirit of the agreement, are simply insincer...
December 29, 2020
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Reinforce Foundation for Local Disaster Response Amid Fewer Volunteer Firefighters
The downward trend in the number of volunteer fire corps members, who support local disaster prevention and response, has shown no sign of stopping. T...
December 28, 2020
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Diplomatic Documents Show Japan’s Post-Tiananmen Square Approach Wrong
The expectation that China would become a free and open country if economic cooperation continued to be provided was ultimately wrong. The government ...
December 28, 2020
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Consider Effective Measures Not Just Targets in Decarbonization Strategy
Setting targets alone is inadequate for achieving decarbonization to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions. The public and private sectors should work to...
December 27, 2020
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Normative Awareness Lacking in Bribery Scandal Involving Ex-minister
Once again, suspicions surrounding “politics and money” under the previous administration have developed into an incident. The special investigation s...
December 27, 2020
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Abe’s Disrespect for Diet Questions has Brought Serious Consequences
It can be said that the attitude of letting Diet deliberations go on with insincere responses has had serious consequences....
December 26, 2020
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Last-minute Britain-EU Deal on Brexit Leaves Some Significant Issues Unresolved
The worst-case scenario of trade tariffs being revived between Britain and the European Union, which would have plunged the economy into chaos, has be...
December 26, 2020
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Protect Japan’s Valuable Agricultural Products through Revised Seed Law
Japan’s high-quality agricultural products, the result of repeated improvements in their varieties and breeds, constitute valuable intellectual proper...
December 25, 2020
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Abe Bears Heavy Responsibility for Insincere Response to Queries in Diet
Legislation aimed at making political funds more transparent has been trampled upon by a Japanese leader. Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe must sincer...
December 25, 2020
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Putin’s Iron Grip on Power Corroded by Virus, Economy and Disaffection
Cracks are beginning to spread in his hard-line policy of thoroughly suppressing domestic opposition and promoting a confrontational stance with the U...
December 24, 2020
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