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Social Issues and General topics
Is tradition always worth preserving?
Do the rich have a responsibility to help the poor in society?
Do people get wiser as they get older?
Are people in modern society losing their moral values?
The importance of self-esteem
How best to handle conflicts with others
Making the world safer for future generations
The value of time
Do the benefits of genetically modified crops outweigh the dangers?
When future generations look back on this era, for what will they praise or criticize us?
Where there's a will, there's a way?...
Taking precautions against mass food poisoning
Should capital punishment be abolished?
Volunteerism in Japan
How to cope with the declining birth rate?
Should more be done to eliminate world hunger?
Can nuclear testing be completely banned?
My opinion on sexual harassment
Will societies with aging populations face a crisis in the future?
The advantages outweigh the disadvantages of public transportation
My opinion about homelessness
Gambling should be banned
Proper etiquette in public places
The importance of physical exercise
The rising popularity of fast food restaurants
“Honesty is the best policy”―in all situations?
Does society give the rights of animals enough consideration?
Smokers' rights vs. nonsmokers' rights
Would daylight saving time be beneficial for Japan?
Young people
Should teenagers be punished the same way as adults?
The decreasing attention spans of young people
Decline of polite speech among young people
Why young people read less these days
Factors to consider when choosing a career
Increasing juvenile crime; How should we tackle the problem
Should the legal drinking age be more strictly enforced?
TV and Media
Will newspapers become obsolete in the 21st Century?
The Internet and global culture
Is society doing enough to deal with violent crime?
The morality of mass media
The influence of TV games on children
The influence of advertising on consumers
The purpose of the Olympic Games
The role of newspapers in society
How violence in TV programs affects children?
Domestic
Pros and cons of the privatization of government services
Pros and cons of the merger of municipalities
Causes of low voter turnout
Pros and cons of a female emperor
Shortage of doctors
Results of Cool Biz and Warm Biz
Pros and cons of the Internet and media convergence
Does the Internet encourage crime?
Increasing divorce rates of mature couples
The phenomenon of people getting married later in life or staying unmarried
The importance of nutrition
Child protection and safety
National identity is becoming less important in today's global society
Is Japan still a safe country?
Preparing for the big earthquake
Problems with Japan's medical welfare system
Housing problems in Japan
How Japan should cope with its aging society
What is patriotism to you?
Is the diminishing birthrate a national crisis?
Pros and cons of dual-income families
Is the concept of family out of date?
The features of modern society that would surprise our ancestors
Is the pace of life too fast?
Is the compensation of professional athletes too high?
Japan: 10 years from now
The importance of classical literature in education
The regulation of manners and etiquette
Why is the divorce rate increasing in Japan?
Changes in the roles of husband and wife in Japanese family
The role of parents
Changes in Japanese families
Merits and demerits of being the only child in a family
Women's Issues
Sexual Equality in the workplace
Women in politics
Should women change their family names after marriage?
The growing popularity of cosmetic surgery in Japan
The glass ceiling in industry
Comics and young Japanese
Changing womens attitude toward marriage
Why are more young women seeking work overseas
Employment
Should companies reward individual achievement?
The need for trade unions
Industry and the family
The fairness of legal age limits
Rising unemployment
The social responsibilities of large corporations
Increasing unemployment in Japan
The role of adult education for working people
Small office, Home office
Lifetime employment: is it good or bad?
How to deal with a merit based system?
Decreases in working hours in Japan
The role of temporary staff agencies in industry
Why venture businesses don't succeed in Japan?
How can we improve relationships between companies and employees?
Politics Economics and International Issues
Which is of greater concern --- poverty or terrorism?
Do the benefits of hosting international sporting events outweigh the disadvantages?
Is religious conflict inevitable?
Should developed countries do more to help developing countries?
Pros and cons of a global currency
What role should the United Nations play in international politics?
The type of politician I admire
Are economic disparities in Japan becoming more widespread?
Is Japan a democracy?
Pros and cons of capitalism
Politics and corruption
Should democratic countries sever relations with undemocratic countries?
Will Japan regain its economic vitality?
The right to privacy vs. the obligation to disclose public information
Who should provide public services?
Saving vs. spending: What should be recommended?
Are war and violence inseparable from society?
Is it possible to achieve world peace?
Obstacles to nuclear disarmament
How should our taxes be spent?
The decentralization of Tokyo
How will the financial “Big Bang” affect our lives?
Public apathy toward politics
Election campaigns in Japan
Should the consumption tax be raised?
The role of Japan in the world
How to revive consumer spending...
How should we counter terrorism?
Should foreigners be given suffrage in Japan?
EducationShould students be asked to evaluate their teachers?
Benefits and problems in education
The advantage and disadvantages of home schooling
Balancing the curriculum in education
Is university education relevant preparation for real life?
The differences between day schools and boarding schools
Is it possible to foster creativity in education?
Rights and obligations in having children
"The pen is mightier than the sword." Do you agree?
Praise, punishment and effective discipline?
Bullying in schools
The 5-day school week system
Classroom crises
Is it necessary to wear school uniform?
Do Japanese college students have too much free time?
Is English education really necessary in elementary schools?
Are cram schools necessary?
Should high school students be allowed have part-time jobs?
What changes need to be made for Japan’s educational system?
Singing national anthem in graduation ceremony
Studying Abroad
How will the decreasing number of students affect education in Japan?
Should teachers be evaluated by their students?
The Environment
Is the biological extinction of life a natural phenomenon?
Do the world's wilderness areas need to be better protected?
The convenience of cars vs environmental problems
Are environmental activities achieving their goals?
The use of nuclear power should be expanded
Can alternative energy resources replace fossil fuels?
What environmental issues are the most concerning?
Are large metropolitan areas environmentally friendly?
Dioxin problems in Japan
How to curb carbon dioxide emission
How can we promote the use of recycled products
Preservation of tropical rain forests
Population explosion in developing countries
How to save energy?
Protecting animals in danger of extinction
Environmental pollution in developing countries
The effects of tourism on the natural environment
The importance of recycling
Technology
The moral dilemmas of stem cell research
Has modern society become too dependent on technology?
The diminishing boundaries between virtual reality games and the real world
Should there be more government control of the internet?
The safety of imported food
The future role of robots
Who should own the inventions of industrial researchers?
How should science and research funds be allocated?
Are genetically modified foods safe?
Pros and cons of human cloning
Good manners on the Internet (Netiquette)
How new technology changes our lives
Is space exploration worth the huge investment?
Does extraterrestrial life exist?
Would you like to live in a space station?
Problems on the Internet
The pros and cons of nuclear power
What do you think about restricting the Internet?
How to live in a computer oriented society
How electronic money changes our shopping habits?
Are mobile phones a blessing or a nuisance in today's society?
Imagining life without the Internet
Merits and demerits of the Internet
Effects of the digital divide
Medical
How can AIDS be overcome?
What are the most threatening diseases?
Measures to prevent bird flu
Prevention vs treatment
Prohibitively expensive medical expenses in Japan
Pros and cons of animal testing
What I think about organ transplants from brain dead donors
Should terminal cancer patients be informed of their conditions?
The pros and cons of euthanasia
Dignity in death
Potential dangers and benefits of genetic engineering
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