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Disasters amid civil war / Failure to govern heightens misery among the people
In countries where the government is not functioning due to civil war or other causes, the damage from disasters and the pain felt by the people are g...
October 17, 2023
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Japan’s Research Capabilities / Put a Brake on Serious, Long-Term Decline
It has long been said that Japan’s research and development capabilities are declining. The government must make efforts to rebuild basic research cap...
October 16, 2023
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Israel / Do Everything Possible to Avoid Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Operations that attack civilians or put residents in situations where they have no water or food violate international law. Israel should carefully ha...
October 16, 2023
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Examination of Reserve Funds: Careless Spending Must Be Stopped
Sloppy management of the government’s enormous reserve funds allocated for measures against COVID-19 has come to light. If the government does not ret...
October 15, 2023
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Newspaper Week: Trustworthy Reportage Vital in Age of Fake Information
Newspaper Week has begun. The world is in chaos and false information burgeons online. The mission of newspapers is to accurately report the facts: Th...
October 15, 2023
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Zengin Interbank Network: System Glitch Must be Treated with Utmost Seriousness
It took two full days to resolve a fault in the nationwide data communication system that handles interbank settlements. The cause of the failure in t...
October 14, 2023
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Foreign Minister’s Visit to Asian Nations: Deepen Relationship of Trust, Mutual Benefits
Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have been earnestly cooperating for half a century. It is vital to further deepen these r...
October 14, 2023
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Dissolution Request for Unification Church: Organization’s Antisocial Activities Unacceptable / Eligibility as Religious Corporation Questioned
Serious damage by so-called spiritual sales tactics and large-scale donations has become a social problem. Such vicious activities must be dealt with ...
October 13, 2023
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Fujii Secures All 8 Shogi Titles: Talent, Great Efforts Result in Unprecedented Achievement
Even a shining, monumental achievement in shogi history might just be a waypoint for the strongest player in the current Reiwa era. How far will the “...
October 12, 2023
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Review of Sapporo Games: It’s Time to Reconsider Significance of Hosting Olympics
What should a sports festival that upholds the spirit of peace be like? This is an opportunity to rethink the meaning of holding the Olympics and Para...
October 12, 2023
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Emergency Measures on Distribution of Goods: Cooperation of Shippers, Consumers Indispensable
There is no time to wait to address the so-called 2024 problem in the distribution of goods, when a shortage of truck drivers is feared will reduce tr...
October 11, 2023
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Vaccination Accidents: Utilize Lessons Learned from Fatalities to Ensure Safety of Inoculations
Safety measures to prevent problems are an essential part of vaccinations against infectious diseases. The frontline medical system must be prepared t...
October 11, 2023
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Hamas Offensive: Keep Conflict with Israel from Expanding, Becoming Protracted
Palestinian Islamist organization Hamas has attacked Israel, and Israel has begun to retaliate. There are concerns that this could destabilize the reg...
October 10, 2023
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Visit to Russia: Lawmaker Suzuki’s Diplomatic Efforts Self-Righteous, Imprudent
Even though Muneo Suzuki is an opposition party member, he should not be allowed to act against Japan’s diplomatic policy. He should refrain from acti...
October 10, 2023
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China’s Manipulation of Opinion: International Cooperation Needed to Prevent Spread of Disinformation
China is strengthening its manipulation of public opinion overseas, including the spread of disinformation, in order to create an international enviro...
October 8, 2023
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