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Hold memorial while avoiding pomp and circumstance
It is regrettable that public opinion has been divided over how to mourn Shinzo Abe, who had heavy responsibility as a longtime prime minister, with t...
September 9, 2022
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Effective measures needed to ensure sufficient supply of electric power
The supply and demand situation for electricity is expected to be tight this summer. The government must do its best to prepare so that there is no sh...
September 8, 2022
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Russia must immediately withdraw from nuclear power plant in Ukraine
The foolish behavior of using a nuclear power plant as a military position could lead to a terrible disaster. Russia should accept the call of the int...
September 8, 2022
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Facility showed serious lack of responsibility for children’s lives
A painful tragedy has happened again. It must be said that the facility lacked awareness of the grave responsibility it had for the lives of the child...
September 8, 2022
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How deep is the darkness behind the Tokyo Games?
The corruption scandal surrounding last summer’s Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games is widening. It is vital to clarify the entire picture of who was ...
September 7, 2022
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Display leadership to maintain unity of democratic camp
Britain’s leadership is essential to maintaining unity in sanctions against Russia and aid for Ukraine. It is hoped that the new British prime ministe...
September 7, 2022
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Establish system to secure enough hospital beds for future pandemics
The novel coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the fragility of the medical care system. Persistent efforts must be made to resolve the relevant issue...
September 6, 2022
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Govt must help more companies tap promising overseas markets
To revive the Japanese economy, it is essential to increase the profitability of small and midsize companies, for which many people work. The governme...
September 6, 2022
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Steadily proceed with measures without rose-colored glasses
The number of children on waiting lists to enter certified nursery schools has recently declined, but the government cannot drop its guard. Efforts mu...
September 5, 2022
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Failure to govern Afghanistan deepens humanitarian crisis
If Afghanistan’s Taliban administration isolates itself from the international community and continues to rule the country in a self-righteous manner,...
September 5, 2022
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Funds should be used to strengthen foundation for making equipment
Given the deteriorating security environment surrounding the nation, it is only natural for Japan to strengthen its defense capabilities. To secure th...
September 4, 2022
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Don’t allow junta to make military rule an established fact
A year and a half has passed since the Myanmar military overthrew a democratic government in a coup, but its violent rule still continues. The current...
September 4, 2022
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China must address U.N. report on human rights violations
A U.N. body that monitors human rights issues around the world has publicly acknowledged China’s human rights abuses. The Chinese government must acce...
September 3, 2022
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Scheme should help redirect personal savings to investment
It is a longstanding task to invigorate the economy by redirecting households’ financial assets, which are heavily weighted toward savings, to invest...
September 3, 2022
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Fiscal management must be shifted off its pandemic emergency footing
It is time to shift from emergency fiscal management in response to the novel coronavirus and return to conventional budget compilation that emphasize...
September 2, 2022
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