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A-bomb Anniversaries: Real Voices of Victims Need to Be Conveyed
Seventy-nine years have passed since the atomic bombings, and there is not much time left to hear the voices of the survivors.
...August 7, 2024
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Simultaneous Global Stock Market Plunge: Government, BOJ Should Heighten Their Sense of Caution
The Nikkei Stock Average, which had been on the rise, plunged, triggering a simultaneous worldwide decline in stock values. The Nikkei average rebo...
August 7, 2024
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Pirate Sites: International Monitoring System Must Be Strengthened
Pirate sites that translate Japanese manga and anime into foreign languages without permission and post them on the internet are rampant overseas. ...
August 6, 2024
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Allegations over Secretary’s Salary: Swindling Public Money Is A Betrayal of The People
Many people must feel disgusted as the problem of “politics and money” has surfaced yet again. How can the growing distrust in politics be halted? ...
August 6, 2024
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Turmoil in Venezuela: Is Election Being Used to Continue Dictatorship?
Anti-U.S. leftist President Nicolas Maduro has declared victory in the presidential election held in the South American nation of Venezuela. The op...
August 5, 2024
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Primary Balance: Prediction of Surplus Must Not Interfere with Fiscal Consolidation
The government has issued estimates that a surplus will be achieved in the primary balances of the central and local governments in fiscal 2025. Ho...
August 5, 2024
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EU Unity: Orban’s Arbitrary Actions Benefit Russia, China
Cracks have begun to appear in the unity of the European Union over the bloc’s response to Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine. Its 27 member ...
August 4, 2024
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Registration of Sado Gold Mines: Improved Japan-S. Korea Ties Help Realize World Heritage Bid
It is delightful to see the value of an important Japanese historic site recognized internationally. Behind this recognition is the improved relations...
August 4, 2024
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Kagoshima Prefectural Police: It Is Hard to Say Allegations Have Been Cleared
Even though the Kagoshima prefectural police chief, who holds the highest position in the organization, has been accused of covering up misconduct ...
August 3, 2024
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U.S. Monetary Policy: Prospect of September Rate Cut by Federal Reserve Roils Market
As the U.S. Federal Reserve Board’s monetary tightening policy nears a turning point, financial market volatility is intensifying, as seen in the N...
August 3, 2024
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Investment Scams via Social Media: Danger Lurks in Easy Moneymaking Schemes
Criminal groups that are trying to exploit social media to swindle people out of their money are rampant. It is important to not listen to claims o...
August 2, 2024
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Administrative Action against Toyota: Lax Response Caused Delay in Uncovering Fraud
It is troubling if Toyota Motor Corp., a company that represents Japanese industry, lacks deep understanding of laws and regulations. The company m...
August 2, 2024
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Killing of Hamas Leader: Cycle of Retaliation, Chaos Is Concerning
The supreme leader of the Islamist group Hamas, which has effectively controlled the Palestinian territory of Gaza, has been killed. There are conc...
August 1, 2024
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BOJ’s Monetary Policy: It’s Time to Usher in A Genuine ‘World with Interest Rates’
The Bank of Japan has taken its monetary policy another step into a full-fledged “world with interest rates.” Hopefully, the central bank will mana...
August 1, 2024
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Medal Bonanza at Games: Hard Work, Mental Strength Lead to Come-from-behind Wins
Competitions at the Paris Olympics are in full swing, and Japanese athletes are enjoying a medal bonanza from the early stage. The key words to des...
July 31, 2024
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