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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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Ordinance Should Make Pet Owners More Aware of Danger to Ecosystem
When invasive animal species brought from overseas become established in Japan, they have a negative impact on the ecosystem. It is important to recog...
June 5, 2023
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Limitations of Election System Lie Behind Difficulties In Ruling Parties
Japan is facing difficult challenges, including a chronic decline in the birth rate and a rapidly deteriorating security environment. The ruling parti...
June 4, 2023
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Govt Must Do Everything Possible to Resume Dialogue
People abducted by North Korea and the families waiting for their return are aging. The government must do everything it can to resolve the situation....
June 4, 2023
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Discussions on How to Secure Stable Funding Resources Must Be Held
Measures must be taken immediately to overcome the low birth rate crisis. The government should swiftly secure stable funding resources and take effec...
June 3, 2023
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Seventh Title Brings Shogi Sensation Even Closer to Unprecedented Glory
A young talent in the shogi world is now within reach of becoming the first player in history to hold all eight titles. Many people are eager to see ...
June 3, 2023
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The Allure of AI Must not Make Us Forget Its Risks
Various concerns surround generative artificial intelligence, which makes texts and images that appear to have been created by humans. If the governme...
June 2, 2023
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Lax Budget Decision-Making Process Has been Uncovered
Amid a debate over the expansion of NHK’s internet operations, a violation of regulations related to internet streaming has been uncovered. NHK shou...
June 2, 2023
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Erdogan’s Mediating Diplomacy to be Truly Tested
The fact that the leaders of both Russia and Ukraine have sent their congratulations symbolizes the unique position of Turkish President Recep Tayyip ...
June 1, 2023
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Strengthen International Pressure to Prevent Another Launch
Although Japan, the United States and South Korea called on North Korea to exercise self-restraint, Pyongyang went ahead with the launch of a de facto...
June 1, 2023
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Supply Chain Agreement Can be First Step toward Greater Cooperation
It is important for the United States to be involved in rule-making in the Indo-Pacific region. It is hoped that a U.S.-led economic bloc will be deve...
May 31, 2023
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