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Political Funds Control Law Revision: Seize Moment as Turning Point for Politics Less Reliant on Money
Although the current political funds reforms leave much to be desired, once a decision is made on them, they must be implemented without fail.
...June 7, 2024
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India’s General Election: Inequality, Religious Discrimination Have Invited Criticism
The ruling coalition led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unexpectedly faced an uphill battle in a general election. The response to the crit...
June 6, 2024
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False Ads on Social Media: Swiftly Strengthen Regulations to Protect Consumers from Harm
False advertisements on social media, using the names and images of prominent figures without their consent to solicit investments, have been causi...
June 6, 2024
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35 Years after Tiananmen Square: Is the Opportunity to Mourn Not Even Allowed?
To maintain and strengthen a one-party dictatorship, even the few remaining opportunities for mourning are being taken away. There is concern about...
June 5, 2024
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Misconduct in Automobile Certification: Why Are Laws and Regulations Repeatedly Being Disregarded?
Fraudulent practices involving tests for automobile certification have spread to many major domestic manufacturers, including industry leader Toyot...
June 5, 2024
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Saso’s U.S. Women’s Open Win: 2nd Major Title Proves Her Strength
Professional golfer Yuka Saso showed her overwhelming strength by conquering difficult courses where her rivals were losing momentum one after anot...
June 4, 2024
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Asia Security Summit: Japan, U.S., S. Korea Have Growing Role to Play Together
North Korea’s nuclear and missile development and China’s hegemonic moves are threatening security in Asia. To protect regional stability, it is es...
June 4, 2024
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Crimes by Anonymous, Fluid Groups: Groups Connected via Social Media Pose Threat to Society
This is an era where people who have never met one another connect via social media and form criminal groups. Police should do their utmost to inve...
June 3, 2024
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Revising Basic Agriculture Law: Can New Policies Strengthen Food Security of Japan?
The environment surrounding Japan’s food supply has changed dramatically in the past quarter century, due to such factors as international conflict...
June 3, 2024
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Turning Away from National Public Service Jobs: Flawed Leadership by Politicians Should Be Reviewed
Bureaucrats, who are policy professionals, are likely to lose their pride if politicians keep them out of management of the government or treat them a...
June 2, 2024
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Foods with Function Claims: Manufacturing Processes Must Be Checked Urgently
Safety is a major prerequisite for supplement products to meet their intended purpose of helping to maintain health. Manufacturers must inspect their ...
June 2, 2024
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Trump Verdict: Chance for Divisions in U.S. to Grow Deeper is Concerning
His stance of not accepting the verdict against him and using it as a tool for political struggle by denying the fairness of the trial is extremel...
June 1, 2024
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Financial Conditions of Regional Banks: Lending Capabilities to Be Tested in ‘World with Interest Rates’
The economy, which had been stagnant as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been improving, and the financial conditions of regional banks are ...
June 1, 2024
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Forest Environment Tax: Constantly Review Allocation of Revenue Based on Actual Situation
While it is important to protect forest resources, it is essential to constantly review the system for that purpose to check whether it is appropri...
May 31, 2024
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Ruling on Nasu Avalanche: Man-Made Disaster Caused by Lack of Risk Awareness
It has been determined that the deaths of eight people in an avalanche, including high school students, were due to the accompanying teachers takin...
May 31, 2024
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