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EDITORIAL: Diet should take immediate action to legalize same-sex marriage

How long does this nation’s legislature intend to continue ignoring a series of court rulings that acknowledge the legal ban on same-sex marriage...

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VOX POPULI: Did latest court verdict make same-sex couples feel welcome?

In her contribution to The Asahi Shimbun last month, Li Kotomi, a Taiwanese writer and the recipient of the 2021 Akutagawa Prize, recalled what she...

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The Asahi Shimbun

EDITORIAL: Diet should not pass bill allowing easier deporting of immigrants

So many doubts and questions are surrounding the bill to make it easier to deport overstaying immigrants that it would be extremely irresponsible...

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The Asahi Shimbun

VOX POPULI: Letter by Korean taken to Japan in 1500s sheds light on her tragic life

Life was not kind to Julia Otaa, a Korean woman who was brought to Japan by a Christian “daimyo” (feudal lord) during the invasions of the...

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The Asahi Shimbun

VOX POPULI: Perpetrator in 2008 Akihabara Massacre felt only loneliness

Both “loneliness” and “solitude” denote a state of being alone, but there are subtle differences in meaning. The former has a negative...

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The Asahi Shimbun

EDITORIAL: Nagoya officials failed to weed out hurtful abuse at castle forum

When a discriminatory remark is uttered during a public meeting hosted by a municipality, it is the city officials' responsibility to demonstrate...

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The Asahi Shimbun

VOX POPULI: Trees symbolize post-disaster rebirth in people’s hearts

“Rebirth,” a monumental tour de force by Manabu Ikeda, is an intriguing work of art. Viewed from a distance, it shows a massive flowering tree in...

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The Asahi Shimbun

EDITORIAL: U.S., China share responsibility to engage in serious security dialogue

It is extremely unusual for the top defense officials of the United States and China to fail to hold talks at an important international security...

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The Asahi Shimbun

INTERVIEW: Newspapers, TV should break taboos, welcome backlash

Extreme arguments are rampant, especially on the internet, and commentators now seem to be applauded for saying things they are not supposed to...

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The Asahi Shimbun

VOX POPULI: News outlets should not forget 1991 volcanic eruption tragedy

When did we start frequently hearing TV reporters saying, “I’m reporting from a safe place” when they are reporting live on flooding, mudslides...

05.06.2023 60

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The Asahi Shimbun

EDITORIAL: Bill on genomic medicine should secure quality of new services

A bill to promote genomic medicine, which involves using people’s genomic information as part of their clinical care, has passed a Lower House...

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