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How should society be built for people to actively live their lives?
It has become possible for people to put off receiving public pension benefits until as late as 75 if they wish. It is crucial for the government and...
May 16, 2022
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More efforts needed to secure next generation of performers
The number of young people aspiring to enter the world of traditional performing arts, such as kabuki, noh and bunraku, has been on the decline. Grea...
May 16, 2022
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Foster Okinawa’s economic growth, stability to build future / Central, prefectural govts must cooperate on bases
It is important to bring about Okinawa’s self-sufficiency and growth, building on the efforts made over the past half century. A new era must be estab...
May 15, 2022
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Leaders show determination to protect international order
Japan and the European Union, together with the United States and the United Kingdom, have a responsibility to support the international order, which ...
May 14, 2022
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Good corporate performances should lead to virtuous economic cycle
The recovery of listed companies’ business performance is becoming clearer. While caution is needed to guard against future risks such as price incr...
May 14, 2022
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Residents’ concerns about power generation facilities must be dispelled
How can the government gain the understanding of residents in regional communities regarding solar and other renewable energy facilities that are esse...
May 13, 2022
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Encourage new leader to cooperate with Japan, U.S. for regional stability
The Philippines has contributed to the stability of the Asia-Pacific region as a member of the liberal democratic camp. So that its new administration...
May 13, 2022
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Reforms needed to help women play key role at medical facilities
Discrimination against women in medical school entrance exams is under review. It is also urgent to improve the workplace environment, in addition to ...
May 12, 2022
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Protect industry, technology through public-private cooperation
The management of infrastructure and supply chains of critical goods that private companies are responsible for are closely linked to national securit...
May 12, 2022
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Help Japan’s automanufacturers catch up in development, sales
Competition in the electric vehicle market is intensifying around the world. It is vital for Japanese manufacturers, which have lagged conspicuously b...
May 11, 2022
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Yoon should closely cooperate with Japan, U.S. to enhance deterrence
A conservative administration has been inaugurated in South Korea for the first time in five years. It is hoped that South Korea will strengthen coope...
May 11, 2022
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Aiming to whip up war fervor, Putin makes untrue arguments / Attempt to justify Ukraine invasion has failed
No matter what logic Russian President Vladimir Putin uses, it is impossible for him to justify Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which threatens to destr...
May 10, 2022
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Carefully examine specified skilled worker system as 3 years have passed
Three years have passed since the specified skilled worker program was introduced to increase the acceptance of foreign workers. The government shoul...
May 9, 2022
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Safety checks needed for balconies, windows
Accidents continue to occur in which young children fall from balconies and windows of condominium buildings and houses. As children often do unexpec...
May 9, 2022
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Strengthen international coordination to pressure Russia
The situation surrounding the Ukraine crisis shows no improvement. Japan needs to lead the international community in closer cooperation and make its ...
May 7, 2022
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