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Take leadership in protecting international order through unwavering alliance / Enhance effectiveness of IPEF initiative
As the international community is being threatened by Russia’s three-month-long invasion of Ukraine, it is significant that the leaders of Japan and t...
May 24, 2022
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Maintain regional stability by adhering to firm policy toward China
Australia plays an important role in maintaining stability and order in the Indo-Pacific region. The new administration is urged to strengthen coopera...
May 23, 2022
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Why were slipshod operations of sightseeing boat firm not prevented?
It has been one month since the accident in which a sightseeing boat sank off the coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido. In addition to the ope...
May 23, 2022
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Solid deterrence system must be established quickly
North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats are becoming increasingly serious. It is highly significant that the United States and South Korea have conf...
May 22, 2022
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Facilitate the inclusion of phonetic characters in family registers
People with names that are difficult to read are increasing. The digitization of public administration will inevitably mean that phonetic readings of ...
May 22, 2022
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Ambiguities that could lead to confusion a concerning point
The fourth round of vaccinations, or the second round of booster shots, against the novel coronavirus is about to begin. The government has also prese...
May 21, 2022
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Improve communication to spread information about safety
The storage capacity for treated water at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant is approaching its limit, hindering decommissioning work. The govern...
May 21, 2022
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Criminals take advantage of lax custodianship at temples, shrines
There is no end to thefts of arts and crafts, including Buddhist statues, that have been held by temples, shrines and other facilities as objects of w...
May 20, 2022
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Government, industry are responsible for ensuring supply stability
There has been a prolonged shortage of generic drugs, which are cheaper than their brand-name equivalents. The government and manufacturers must imple...
May 20, 2022
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Reduce anxiety to encourage people to use their savings for consumption
The preliminary quarterly estimate of real gross domestic product for January-March 2022 indicated an annualized 1.0% decrease from the previous quart...
May 19, 2022
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Russia itself has invited expansion of U.S-centered military alliance
Finland and Sweden in Northern Europe have applied to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). If their entries are officially approved, ...
May 19, 2022
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Speed up measures to prevent mudslide disasters
As typhoons and heavy rains become more severe every year, there are dangerous soil mounds that can cause mudslides scattered throughout the country. ...
May 18, 2022
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Map out a clear strategy to attract big investments
Huge amounts of funds are required for capital investment and research and development to realize a decarbonized society. It is important to draw up a...
May 18, 2022
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Washington, regional bloc must cooperate for Indo-Pacific stability
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plays a major role in maintaining stability and order in the Indo-Pacific region. Japan should welc...
May 17, 2022
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Strengthening regional banks vital to support small, midsize companies
A special measure that makes it easier for regional banks and other financial institutions to apply for an injection of public funds is expected to be...
May 17, 2022
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