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Harness UNESCO registration to help preserve traditional culture
It is welcome news that the value of a traditional Japanese culture that local communities have carefully preserved and handed down from generation to...
November 3, 2022
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Don’t look away from the harsh reality of the need for reform
Trust in the pension system, which supports the lives of the elderly, must not be shaken. The government and the ruling and opposition parties should ...
November 3, 2022
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Help Japan’s businesses adapt to changing environment
The government intends to establish a new law to enable companies hit by the novel coronavirus pandemic and other factors to quickly rehabilitate thei...
November 2, 2022
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Japan, U.S., South Korea must work together to boost deterrence
Speculation is growing that North Korea will soon conduct a nuclear test following its repeated ballistic missile launches. Japan, the United States a...
November 2, 2022
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Russia must not be allowed to deepen global food crisis
This is an outrageous act that will lead to soaring grain prices, deepening the global food crisis anew. Russia’s inhumane tactics must not be tolerat...
November 1, 2022
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Japan must reexamine risks posed by large crowds
The lives of many young people were lost so quickly in Seoul. Once an accident occurs in a crowd, enormous harm is inevitable. Japan must reexamine it...
November 1, 2022
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System to encourage rebuilding, repair must be established
How to proceed with the restoration of aging condominium buildings with units for sale has become a major issue. The government must take measures to ...
October 31, 2022
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Capitalize on momentum created by Tokyo Paralympics
Last year’s Tokyo Paralympics increased public interest in sports for disabled people. This momentum must be utilized for the future. It has been de...
October 31, 2022
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Dispelling workers’ concerns main prerequisite for introduction
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry has decided to lift the ban on e-money salary payments in which employees’ wages will be transferred to smartph...
October 30, 2022
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Devise mechanism to take advantage of people’s desire to donate
Twenty-five years have passed since the enforcement of the Organ Transplants Law, which recognizes brain death as a form of human death. There is stil...
October 30, 2022
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Tragedy involving inexperienced driver must never be repeated
Travel demand, which became sluggish amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, has been rapidly recovering. Service providers must take all possible measur...
October 29, 2022
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Subsidies alone cannot overcome soaring costs
It is important for the government to deal with high prices, but simple measures to contain rises are nothing but makeshift steps. It is hoped that th...
October 29, 2022
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Stress from restricted activities may be key factor
It is worrying if more children feel that school is not enjoyable because they cannot interact freely with their friends as a result of the COVID-19 p...
October 28, 2022
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Promote cooperation among industry, government and academia
It is impractical to separate cutting-edge scientific and technological research into civilian and military areas. The government should remove this b...
October 28, 2022
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Company’s resolve to eradicate malpractice is put to test
Mitsubishi Electric Corp.’s problem of quality data fraud runs far too deep. In order to thoroughly prevent a recurrence, the leadership needs to be p...
October 27, 2022
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