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Planned Legal Revision Should Put Children’s Happiness First
Parents’ feelings are generally reflected in the names they give their children. A situation must be avoided in which children will face disadvantages...
February 25, 2023
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Solidarity and Determination Needed to Halt Reign of Violence / Support Ukraine’s Fight against Aggression
It has been a year that has made us aware of the cruelty of aggression by a major power and the importance of thoroughly resisting such savagery. T...
February 24, 2023
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Will GaaSyy Continue to Betray Hopes of Those Who Elected Him?
If a lawmaker continues to be absent from all Diet sessions and shows disrespect for the legislature, it is no surprise for them to face disciplinary ...
February 23, 2023
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Nuclear Threats, Mountain of Lies Illustrate His Despicable Behavior
Russian President Vladimir Putin has told a bunch of lies to justify his unilateral invasion of Ukraine and has come out with his intention even to su...
February 23, 2023
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Party Should Present Its Own Specific Security Policies
An important role of an opposition party is to challenge the political stance of the Cabinet, pursue administrative problems, and try to improve the i...
February 22, 2023
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Japan Must Not Allow South Korea to Control International Perceptions
It is obvious that the Takeshima Islands are part of Japan’s inherent territory, both historically and under international law. The government must pe...
February 22, 2023
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Remain on Guard Despite Recent Decrease in COVID-19 Cases
Seasonal influenza, which has been quiet during the COVID-19 pandemic, has begun to spread for the first time in three years. Once again, vigilance mu...
February 21, 2023
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Strengthen Institution’s Support for Small, Midsize Companies
There is reportedly an aim to ease regulations on Shoko Chukin Bank to the level of private banks and strengthen its support for small and midsize com...
February 21, 2023
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Be Prepared for Increasingly Dangerous Military Provocations
North Korea has once again demonstrated that it is steadily building up nuclear and missile capabilities that could attack the United States. Further ...
February 20, 2023
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Munich Conference Reinforced Solidarity Against Russia’s Outrageous Acts
It is highly significant that the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized nations gathered to show solidarity ahead of the one-yea...
February 20, 2023
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Create Effective Control Tower, Not Just New Name
It must be said that Japan’s infectious disease control measures were weak. Organizational change must lead to solving structural problems that emerge...
February 19, 2023
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Make More Films that People Want to Watch in Theaters
Japanese movie theaters are beginning to recover from the decline caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Continuing to produce films that audiences want to ...
February 19, 2023
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Move Fast to Identify and Fix Problems to Ensure a Near-Future Launch
The first launch of Japan’s new H3 mainstay rocket was aborted moments before liftoff. It is hoped that the cause will be investigated and a launch ca...
February 18, 2023
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Govt Should Promote Competition Regarding Smartphone App Commissions
Concerns are growing over the oligopoly of two giant U.S. IT companies over the market for providing smartphone apps that make the device more conveni...
February 18, 2023
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Offer Guidance to Avoid Confusion that ‘Personal Judgment’ May Cause
Mask-wearing rules that have been in place for three years as a measure against the novel coronavirus will soon be relaxed. To reduce confusion over w...
February 17, 2023
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