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Politicians must Debate Concrete Measures to Overcome Pandemic
It is the job of politics not only to pursue political mismanagement, but also to devise concrete measures to overcome the issues faced by the nation....
January 21, 2021
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Make Efforts for Stable Electricity Supply through Broad Cooperation
The balance between supply and demand for electric power has been tight nationwide. Electric power companies must do everything they can to avoid a si...
January 20, 2021
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Trump Leaves a ‘Negative Legacy’ for the United States and the World
U.S. President Donald Trump leaves office on Jan. 20. International order and democracy have been seriously damaged in the past four years. The “negat...
January 20, 2021
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Govt must Address Medical System’s Needs, clearly Guide Public on Virus
It is unfortunate that there was no strong sense of urgency about what should be done now to alleviate the anxiety over the infectious disease. Prime ...
January 19, 2021
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TSE’s Realignment should Increase Corporate Motivation for Growth
Is it possible to reorganize the stock market in a way that is easy to understand and attract investment? Efforts must be made to ensure that the mark...
January 19, 2021
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Need to Face Changes in Security Environment 30 Years after Gulf War
Sunday marked the 30th anniversary of the outbreak of the Gulf War, in which multinational forces led by the U.S. launched a military attack against I...
January 18, 2021
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NHK should Present Concrete Measures for Cut to Receiving Fees
It is vital for NHK to expedite self-sacrificing reform and drastically reduce receiving fees. The public broadcaster should release to the public as ...
January 18, 2021
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Utilize European Nations’ Involvement to Help Stabilize Indo-Pacific Region
To promote the “free and open Indo-Pacific” initiative Japan is backing, it is essential to cooperate with countries that share with Japan such values...
January 17, 2021
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Redevelopment Poses New Problems, 26 years after Hanshin Earthquake
Jan. 17 marked 26 years since the Great Hanshin Earthquake, which killed 6,434 people. Communities’ redevelopment projects have finally shown signs of...
January 17, 2021
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Will Penalties in Special Measures Law Revision Help Control Infections?
Are penalties on restaurants essential for controlling the spread of the novel coronavirus? Whether they should be introduced must be debated calmly....
January 16, 2021
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Uncover Full Details of Collusion in Ex-farm Minister’s Bribery Case
What was given in exchange for the provision of cash that continued for a long period? Prosecutors need to uncover the structure of the collusion thro...
January 16, 2021
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Pandemic must not Disrupt Launch of New University Entrance Exam
A new university entrance examination will be launched in the midst of a tense situation over the coronavirus pandemic. The utmost efforts must be mad...
January 15, 2021
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Trump, after Attacking Democracy, must never Hold Public Office again
A disgraceful scene has played out in which Donald Trump has become the first U.S. president to be impeached by Congress twice. It is obvious that he ...
January 15, 2021
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Ground Elevation Project in Rikuzentakata Expanded without Examination
Involving a massive tsunami and a nuclear power plant accident, the Great East Japan Earthquake was an unprecedented and complex disaster. This year m...
January 15, 2021
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DPRK must Shift Focus from Military to Stimulate Economy, Ease Isolation
It is obvious that North Korea’s policy of placing too much emphasis on its military, which is continuing its nuclear and missile development, has exa...
January 14, 2021
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