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Editorial: Japan's social welfare system must be reimagined to reflect changing society
Japan's postwar social security system was crafted around the roles of families and companies. However, as society has ...
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Japan welfare ministry eyes permanent eased income measure for dependents
The Central Government Building No. 5 that houses the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry is seen in ... a situation where workers become liable for social insurance premiums once their income ...
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Japan projects primary budget surplus in fiscal 2026, delayed by a year
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Japan upstart party has US$37bil offer to back PM Ishiba’s budget
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Editorial: Japan's social welfare system must be reimagined to reflect changing society
a group plays a game designed to introduce Japan's social welfare system, in Tokyo's Adachi Ward in October 2024. The players write down the problems someone with issues such as a serious illness ...