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Non-Japanese Caregivers: Can They Help Resolve Difficulties of Home-visit Care?
There is a shortage of caregivers who support the lives of elderly people at home. For the elderly and their families to live with peace of mind, i...
August 22, 2024
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Decarbonization Policy: How Can Number of Eco-friendly Products Be Increased?
To achieve a carbon-free society, it is important to promote products made through manufacturing processes that reduce carbon dioxide emissions. It...
August 22, 2024
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World Heritage Sites in Danger: Protect Precious Cultural Assets from Warfare
Not only are lives being lost in the wars in the Middle East and Europe. Valuable cultural assets are also being destroyed.
...August 21, 2024
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LDP Presidential Election: Can The Party Seize This Opportunity to Be Reborn?
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential election is likely to be a tight race with many candidates, now that the constraints of party fa...
August 21, 2024
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China’s Mediation Diplomacy: Actual Commitment to Achieving Peace Called into Question
China has been actively engaged in diplomacy of mediation regarding Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and conflicts in the Middle East.
...August 20, 2024
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Megathrust Earthquake Attention: Take This Opportunity to Review Preparedness for Future Disasters
The government’s special advisory that urged residents to be cautious against a possible Nankai Trough earthquake has been lifted. However, this do...
August 20, 2024
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Osprey Aircraft: Have Factors Behind Accident Been Removed?
Unless the risk of a crash is eliminated following an investigation into the causes, residents living near bases will not feel safe. The government...
August 19, 2024
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Heatstroke Prevention: Stay Alert for Heat and Rising Humidity
A number of people are being transported in emergencies to hospitals due to heatstroke. Severe heat is expected to continue into the second half of...
August 19, 2024
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Tokyo Women’s Medical University: Will Chancellor’s Dismissal Lead to Fresh Start for Organization?
Why has there been no end to a chain of scandals at a medical school with such a long history? The school must identify the problems as an organiza...
August 17, 2024
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GDP Increase: Maintain Wage Hikes to Boost Economy’s Growth Potential
The recovery in personal consumption is good news, but one cannot be optimistic about the future. To achieve a virtuous cycle in the economy, it is...
August 17, 2024
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Anniversary of War’s End: Consider How to Protect Peace in Times of Crisis / Diplomatic Efforts, Deterrent Improvement Needed
On the 79th anniversary of the end of World War II, the annual government-organized national memorial service for the war dead was held at the Nipp...
August 16, 2024
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Kishida to step down: Make LDP presidential election opportunity for revitalization / Compete on policies and insights to restore trust
Even if Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, were to be reelected to head the party, it would be dif...
August 15, 2024
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Prosecutors’ Interrogation: Emphasis on Confessions Leads to Use of Intimidation
The Osaka High Court has decided to put a prosecutor on trial for assault and cruelty by a specialized public employee. The prosecutor is suspected...
August 14, 2024
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Recovery of Visitors to Japan: Convey More of the Charms of Regional Areas
The number of foreign visitors to Japan in the first half of this year reached a record high. In order to further convey the attractiveness of regi...
August 14, 2024
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Honda and Nissan: Urgency in EV Collaboration Key to Its Success
The changing competitive environment surrounding electric vehicles is intense. A sense of urgency will determine the success or failure of the comp...
August 13, 2024
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