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OPEC Plus should cooperate better to help recovery of world economy
Excessive increases in the price of crude oil could slow the pace of global economic recovery. Oil-producing countries should work together to stabili...
July 10, 2021
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Give full explanations to get public on board with emergency regulations
With two weeks left until the opening of the Tokyo Olympics, a decision has been made to ask the public to refrain from social activities. To ensure ...
July 9, 2021
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Prosecutors’ decision not to indict Kawai bribe takers unfathomable
The latest decision by prosecutors could lead to a misunderstanding that it would be no problem to accept cash in relation to an election. It has also...
July 8, 2021
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Japan must do everything possible to ensure stable COVID-19 vaccine supply
It is important to eliminate the bottleneck of the supply system for COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible and encourage a wide range of generations t...
July 8, 2021
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Clarify correlation between accumulated mound of soil and huge Atami landslide
An accumulated mound of soil, situated around the uppermost portion of a river, is believed to have increased the damage caused by the mudslide in Ata...
July 7, 2021
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Young voters hold power to decide South Korean presidential election
Campaigning by South Korea’s ruling and opposition parties is in full swing for next March’s presidential election. Young people dissatisfied with the...
July 7, 2021
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Strictly monitor IT giants’ monopoly over smartphone operating systems
Two U.S. tech giants dominate the market for operating systems that run the smartphones that are indispensable to our daily lives. The Japanese govern...
July 6, 2021
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Parties must heed voters’ message in winner-less Tokyo assembly poll
As no single party was able to gain the active support of the voters, it can be said that this election had no outright winner. Both the ruling and op...
July 6, 2021
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Pandemic anxiety, frustration over Games reflected in Tokyo election
In the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election, the combined seats won by the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito did not reach a majority. This is prob...
July 5, 2021
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Criminalize marijuana use in Japan to stop its abuse by young people
The number of young people who use marijuana out of curiosity is increasing. The current legislation must be changed to ban the use of marijuana to st...
July 5, 2021
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Do everything possible to search for victims of Atami mudslide disaster
An enormous mudslide caused by heavy rains has swept away a number of houses in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture. Residents were caught in the mudslide, and...
July 4, 2021
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Tankan survey shows improvement but not yet strong economic recovery
Companies’ business sentiment has improved, but the economy is still far from a full-fledged recovery. There are noticeable differences in strength an...
July 4, 2021
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INSIGHTS into the WORLD / Social systems’ hidden role in technology Social systems’ hidden role in technology
Japan’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign for priority groups seems to be finally going well. Although it remains uncertain what proportion of the populat...
July 4, 2021
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Mitsubishi Electric must eliminate corporate rot with new management
The irregularities in quality inspections were commonplace. That such corporate culture has persisted is nothing but appalling....
July 3, 2021
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Trust between doctors, patients vital to utilize online medical services
There is great merit in online consultation, which make it easier to receive medical services for people who have difficulty going out or lack spare t...
July 3, 2021
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