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Aim for Self-Sustaining Recovery with Wage Hikes as Starting Point
Although the economy is on a recovery track due to the normalization of economic activities, it is far from a strong recovery. To shore up consumption...
February 15, 2023
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Conflict Casts Shadow over NATO Enlargement
Sweden’s bid to join NATO has been stalled by Turkey’s hardened stance. Both countries should overcome the dispute, considering the significance of th...
February 14, 2023
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Failure of Mitsubishi SpaceJet Holds Lessons for Future of Industry
The development of a domestically manufactured passenger plane has finally been forced to a halt. Why did the project fail despite the huge amount of ...
February 14, 2023
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Self-Centered Assertions Should Not Be Accepted
The legislature’s authority will be lost if it takes lightly a situation in which a lawmaker continues to be absent from the Diet without a justifiabl...
February 13, 2023
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Don’t Let Pyongyang Flaunt N-Capabilities That Will Raise Regional Tensions
North Korea recently held a military parade. Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea, also attended the event. What caught the e...
February 13, 2023
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Ueda Must Flexibly Manage Policies in Line with Changing Circumstances
How will Kazuo Ueda take over and revise the Bank of Japan’s nearly 10 years of massive monetary easing? The new governor of the central bank needs to...
February 11, 2023
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Tokyo, Manila Must Deepen Cooperation to Maintain Maritime Order
As China intensifies its hegemonic activities in the East and South China Seas, it is important for U.S. allies Japan and the Philippines to work toge...
February 11, 2023
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Clarify Picture of Robbery-for-Hire Operation by Analyzing Smartphone Data
Four men deported from the Philippines are believed to have played leading roles in orchestrating a string of robberies across Japan, issuing instruct...
February 10, 2023
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Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Affected Areas As Soon As Possible
A major earthquake has hit southern Turkey and neighboring northwestern Syria, causing extensive damage. The transportation of relief supplies has b...
February 10, 2023
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How Extensive is Collusion Involving Organizing Committee and Corporations?
Another scandal involving an alleged case of systemic misconduct linked to the world’s largest sporting event has come to light. How deep is the cozy ...
February 9, 2023
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Bipartisan Support Needed to Implement U.S. Foreign Policy
The United States being united as a whole to support Ukraine and protect it from Russian aggression will help restore the international order. It is h...
February 9, 2023
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Make Use of More Equal Footing as Opportunity for Growth
Nissan Motor Co. and France’s Renault Group have agreed to change their unequal capital relationship. As the industry enters a period of change, the q...
February 8, 2023
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Wheelchair Tennis Legend Conveyed Appeal of Parasports
A wheelchair tennis legend has put a period on his playing career. His achievements in raising awareness of parasports are immeasurable. His results m...
February 8, 2023
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Acknowledge Serious Violation of Another Country’s Sovereignty
Flying a balloon into the airspace of another country without permission is an infringement of its sovereignty. If it is for military purposes, the pr...
February 7, 2023
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Arai Lacked Awareness of Heavy Responsibility for Key National Policies
It must be said that an executive secretary to the prime minister lacked awareness of his position at the center of decision-making for important nati...
February 7, 2023
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