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Companies need to make aggressive investments to overcome challenges
The business environment for companies is becoming increasingly uncertain due to high raw materials prices and concerns about a slowdown in overseas e...
December 20, 2022
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Changes should lead to creating opportunities for better understanding
It is undesirable for misunderstandings and prejudice to spread due to the impression given by the name of a disease, hampering correct understanding ...
December 20, 2022
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Create environment that encourages more interest among young people
Even with remarkable technology, nothing can be manufactured if there are no workers on the factory floor to make the products. A work environment mus...
December 19, 2022
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Expedite measures to address population decline
With the population of young people in their marriage and childbearing years declining, the birth rate is falling faster than expected. Society as a w...
December 19, 2022
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Spur households to use their assets to stimulate economy
With household assets heavily held in cash, postal savings and bank accounts, it is important to guide these funds toward investments. Efforts should ...
December 18, 2022
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Why were lessons from the past not utilized at Nagoya Prison?
Why has there been a series of incidents in which prison officials assaulted inmates? The legal authorities must thoroughly examine the circumstances ...
December 18, 2022
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Tie together efforts to improve defense system / Boost deterrence with counterattack capabilities
They are historic revisions that will significantly revise the past security policy and the level of defense spending. The government needs to steadil...
December 17, 2022
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World watches as Fed adjusts policy, hoping to avert economic downturn
Will the priority be on curbing inflation or shoring up the economy? The U.S. Federal Reserve Board is facing increasing difficulties in steering its ...
December 16, 2022
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Irresponsible actions of operating firm caused sightseeing boat to sink
A series of incredibly careless actions led to the disastrous sinking of a sightseeing boat. To prevent a similar situation from happening again, the ...
December 16, 2022
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Create a system that puts priority on patients’ convenience
What is a “family doctor” and what should they do? Lessons from the novel coronavirus pandemic must be utilized to create a family doctor system that ...
December 15, 2022
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Accelerate creation of international system to get nation through winter
Whether the people of Ukraine, who have been cut off from electricity and heating due to Russian attacks, will be able to survive the severe cold seas...
December 15, 2022
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Create better environment for gig workers
An increasing number of people are finding one-off jobs via smartphone apps. They are called “gig workers,” but they do not have supportive work envir...
December 14, 2022
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Issue goes beyond delusions of conspiracy theorists
Actions that deny the legitimacy of an elected government and attempt to overthrow it with violence are a grave challenge to democracy. The situation ...
December 14, 2022
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Development must boost defense and improve Japan’s technology
This is the first time for Japan to jointly develop defense equipment with countries other than its ally, the United States. The program by Japan, the...
December 13, 2022
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Quickly repair bridges, tunnels to extend their service life
Roads, bridges and other infrastructure in Japan are rapidly aging and deteriorating. To ensure safe use over a long period, it is important to begin ...
December 13, 2022
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