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Provide rapid response to humanitarian crises in Ukraine
Providing humanitarian assistance to displaced people fleeing Russia’s invasion is an international responsibility. The Japanese government needs to g...
April 21, 2022
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Govt must present clear road map for final disposal
How will soil contaminated by the accident at Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc.’s Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant be disposed of? The cen...
April 20, 2022
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed Nordic nations toward NATO
The security framework in Europe has been drastically changing as the perception rapidly spreads that a policy of neutrality cannot protect a country....
April 20, 2022
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Region’s top official chosen by the China, not by the people
If only persons recommended by China are allowed to run for office, there is no longer even the semblance of an election. Democracy in Hong Kong is ab...
April 19, 2022
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Steady development created ‘monster of Reiwa era’
Professional batters had a hard time hitting the ball in play. No one could imagine seeing such spectacle. His pitching continues to be more than spec...
April 19, 2022
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Nation must fulfill responsibilities as regional power
As a regional power in the democratic camp, India has a responsibility to contribute to the stability of the international order. At the very least, s...
April 18, 2022
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Devise effective measures to ensure smooth flow of funds
Fostering emerging companies, also known as start-ups, is essential to boosting the vitality of Japan’s economy, which continues to experience low gro...
April 18, 2022
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Remain vigilant against rapid fluctuations in exchange rate
The yen is weakening, and the dollar is appreciating rapidly. The government and the Bank of Japan should closely monitor exchange rate trends and scr...
April 17, 2022
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After Toshiba president’s resignation, firm must proceed with transparency
The head of Toshiba, one of Japan’s most prestigious companies, has suddenly resigned. The company needs to settle the confusion under a new managemen...
April 17, 2022
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New system must lead to earlier evacuation of residents
In recent years, record-breaking torrential rain has been increasing during the rainy season. The Japan Meteorological Agency and local governments ar...
April 17, 2022
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Recognition of bullying should not have been so late in coming
There must have been many opportunities to suspect bullying. Many questions remain as to why the school did not listen to heartrending pleas. Regard...
April 16, 2022
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Support capacity building of coastal states amid China’s expansion
China continues its aggressive expansion into the South China Sea. In order to protect the free maritime order, Japan and the United States must work ...
April 16, 2022
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Expand framework to support Japanese language education
A situation must be avoided in which children with foreign nationality are unable to keep up with school classes or integrate into society due to a la...
April 15, 2022
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Can new law set a precedent to promote healthy competition?
The European Union has decided to impose tough regulations on major tech firms. There is a need to closely monitor the impact of the EU’s move to see ...
April 15, 2022
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Ascertain how to effectively use facilities built for disaster relief
How can a “tsunami evacuation tower” be used as an evacuation site for residents who are not near high ground in the event of a tsunami caused by a ma...
April 14, 2022
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