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Local clinics should also contribute to treatment
There are still many people continuing to have aftereffects from infection with the novel coronavirus. It is important to make it possible for a wide ...
June 21, 2022
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Measures should stimulate demand to help revive local economies
The tourism industry is suffering due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. The new measures must effectively stimulate demand that will lead to the rev...
June 21, 2022
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Senior citizens should keep feeling desire to take on challenges
Marine adventurer Kenichi Horie has succeeded in crossing the Pacific Ocean on a yacht at the age of 83. Many people must have been encouraged by the ...
June 20, 2022
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Setbacks in democratization must not be ignored
Democracy is at risk in Cambodia because of the country’s China-backed authoritarian rule. A situation that could threaten regional stability must be ...
June 20, 2022
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Enormous tsunami judged to be beyond assumptions
Even though more than 11 years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake, there are people who continue to live as evacuees. The Supreme Cour...
June 19, 2022
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Use information disclosure as leverage to correct disparities
In recent years, the promotion of women’s empowerment has become a pillar of national labor policy. It is crucial for this pillar not to end up simpl...
June 19, 2022
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Be cautious on yen’s depreciation caused by differences
The difference in the direction of monetary policy between Japan and the United States has become even clearer. The Bank of Japan should carefully exp...
June 18, 2022
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Rezoning is an essential reform to correct vote value disparities
As demanded by the judiciary, it is a necessary reform to correct the disparity in the value of one vote. The government must ensure that legislation ...
June 18, 2022
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Be aware of the importance of political neutrality
Public servants must not violate political neutrality in connection with elections and undermine public trust. Ahead of the official start of campai...
June 17, 2022
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Promote its reduction through efforts across society as a whole
Food waste, the discarding of items that are still edible, squanders precious resources. To promote its reduction, it is vital to share awareness of n...
June 17, 2022
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Can new organization eliminate bureaucratic sectionalism?
It is appropriate to aim to eliminate bureaucratic sectionalism and strengthen the central government’s authority to solve challenges that have been h...
June 16, 2022
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Despite some legislative achievements, discussion of thorny issues lacked depth
It is regrettable that while deliberations on the budget and bills progressed smoothly, discussions on many challenges have been left half-baked. Th...
June 16, 2022
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Public broadcaster must make every effort to substantially lower rate
It is only natural for NHK to substantially reduce its receiving fees. NHK must maximize the return of its unused surplus funds and establish a fee st...
June 15, 2022
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Dedicated activities increased confidence of Japan
The significance of the Self-Defense Forces’ contribution to post-conflict nation-building is great. Efforts must continue to enhance trust in Japan,...
June 15, 2022
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Russian leader’s expansionist ambitions absolutely unacceptable
Is this tantamount to Russian President Vladimir Putin admitting of his own accord that the purpose of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is territorial exp...
June 14, 2022
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