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Prime Minister, LDP’s Judgment Being Questioned over Legislation
Will the content of this bill protect the safety of women? Will it not cause confusion in places of education? It is unacceptable to hastily enact leg...
June 13, 2023
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Rise in Measles Cases Shows Need for Vigilance Not Only for COVID-19
Cases of measles have been confirmed one after another in Japan. Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, the spread of other infectious diseases has tend...
June 13, 2023
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Important to Show Ways to Stay Healthy for Invigorating Lives
It is now the era of 100-year life spans. Living well into old age is a matter of concern not only for the individual but also for family members and ...
June 12, 2023
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Can Countries Overcome Political Divide between Left and Right?
Leaders of 12 South American nations have met at a summit in Brazil and agreed to promote regional integration with a view to creating a free trade zo...
June 12, 2023
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New Option to Promote Decarbonization of Automobiles
Interest in so-called electrofuels that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions is growing worldwide. Japan needs to promote the wider use of such fuels a...
June 10, 2023
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Harms of Prolonged Detention Should Not Go Unaddressed
Long-term detention of foreign nationals in immigration control facilities can lead to human rights violations. The government should appropriately im...
June 10, 2023
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Japan’s Food Security Situation Becoming Increasingly Severe
Food security is an extremely important issue for Japan, which is reliant on food imports. To ensure a stable supply of comestibles, basic policies mu...
June 9, 2023
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Developing Countries should Avoid Playing into Hands of China, Russia
One cannot realistically expect authoritarian nations like China and Russia, which trample on the international order, to contribute to the stable dev...
June 9, 2023
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Close Cooperation between Police and Politicians is Needed
Election campaign speeches are an important opportunity for politicians to deliver their arguments directly to voters. It is necessary for the police ...
June 8, 2023
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Russia is Primarily Responsible for Causing Catastrophe
This is a catastrophe that could not have happened without the Russian invasion and occupation. Whatever the direct cause, it is obvious that Russia i...
June 8, 2023
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It Is Not Too Late to Reconsider Plan to Scrap Current Certification System
It is unreasonable to scrap the health insurance certification that people are familiar with and integrate the function into the My Number identificat...
June 7, 2023
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Emphasize Importance of Preserving Historical Materials
The records of incidents that have had a significant impact on society are the common property of the people. Courts must urgently establish a system ...
June 7, 2023
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Take Advantage of Expanded Business Scale to Advance Decarbonization Efforts
Major commercial vehicle makers Hino Motors, Ltd. and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. have announced a business integration plan. Hino and Mitsubi...
June 6, 2023
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GaaSyy’s Arrest a Warning against Carelessly Choosing Candidates
The fact that a candidate was fielded without regard for their qualifications, and with priority given to creating a buzz, likely led to the expulsion...
June 6, 2023
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Utilize Multilayered Discussions to Bolster Deterrence
Defense ministers and other individuals from countries in and around Asia actively exchanged views on the security environment in the region. The mult...
June 5, 2023
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