Asahi Shimbun
Asahi Shimbun
The Asahi Shimbunis one of the five national newspapers in Japan. Its circulation, which was 7.96 million for its morning edition and 3.1 million for its evening edition as of June 2010, was second behind that of Yomiuri Shimbun. The company has its registered headquarters in Osaka...
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A difference in the level of eagerness decided the outcome.
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The survey paints an image of Japanese high school students being pleasure-seeking, average-seeking and little motivated.
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Many people in Japan were concerned whether American meat processors can properly take out risky materials. The concern was proved right so soon. Many consumers are feeling cheated.
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It is wrong to believe the landslide victory gave a vote of confidence on Koizumi politics.
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It was the most realistic compromise at that stage. Both dropped their claims and reached a peaceful compromise.
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It is rare that a new Cabinet shows no clear policy goals, or even what it wants to achieve.
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As a result, the food safety of consumers was treated carelessly, raising questions once more about government responsibility.
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Our fears have come true. To regain our trust, the U.S. must fundamentally review its safety standards.
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The Japanese government had been criticized for prematurely deciding to resume US beef imports under strong US political pressure. As they rushed the decision, food safety for the Japanese public might have been put to danger.