Oslo Accords 30 Years On: New Framework for Middle East Peace Must Be Found

Thirty years have elapsed since Israel and the Palestinians signed the Oslo Accords, which aimed to achieve peace, yet both sides continue to reciproc...

September 19, 2023

Consumer Affairs Consultations: More Staff Needed to Prevent Harm from Fraudulent Sales

There is no end to cases of fraudulent sales. In recent years, there have been many problems involving online shopping. To prevent harm, it is essenti...

September 19, 2023

Respect for the Aged Day: Create a Society in Which Motivated Senior Citizens Can be Active

The average life expectancy for Japanese people is climbing, further enhancing the presence of senior citizens. It is ideal to aim for a society in wh...

September 18, 2023

U.S.-Vietnam Relations: China Threat Paves Way to Upgrading of Bilateral Ties

Vietnam has upgraded its relationship with the United States, with which it once engaged in warfare, to the highest rank as a friendly nation, alongsi...

September 18, 2023

Reduced Funding for COVID-19: Patients Need to Shoulder a Portion of Treatment Costs

It is irrational to continue generous support for medical expenses that began as part of emergency measures to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The go...

September 17, 2023

Agricultural Products: Increased Production Costs Must Be Reflected in Prices

Fuel and fertilizer costs are skyrocketing, but these higher prices are not being reflected in the prices paid for agricultural products, making it in...

September 17, 2023

Government’s AI Guidelines: Will Regulations Be Left up to Voluntary Efforts by Companies?

Negative aspects of generative artificial intelligence, such as the risk of misuse for criminal purposes and the possibility of copyright infringement...

September 16, 2023

Interest-Free, Unsecured Loans: Help Businesses Achieve Steady Post-Pandemic Recovery

An increasing number of small and midsize companies have started repaying virtually interest-free and unsecured loans extended by the government as pa...

September 16, 2023

Delay in Expo Preparations: Government Must Take the Lead in Resolving Troubling Situation

Japan’s international credibility could be undermined if the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai world’s fair is postponed. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida must full...

September 15, 2023

Putin-Kim Summit: Russia-North Korea Military Ties Pose Challenge to International Community

If Russia, continuing its invasion of Ukraine, and North Korea, developing nuclear weapons and missiles, advance their military cooperation, the threa...

September 15, 2023

Kishida’s Reshuffled Cabinet: Provide Answers to Policy Issues that Have Been Postponed / Overcome Declining, Aging Population Issues

Although a variety of policy matters have been addressed, for many issues road maps and concrete measures to realize them have been postponed. The res...

September 14, 2023

Organ Mediation Incident: Devise Ways to Overcome Stagnation in Domestic Transplants

Charging high fees and having patients undergo opaque organ transplants abroad are actions that take advantage of the vulnerability of suffering patie...

September 13, 2023

Invoice System: Government Must Provide Support for Smooth Introduction

The invoice system, under which the exact amount of consumption tax is conveyed to customers, will start from October. Many small businesses are anxio...