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Britain’s Application to Join TPP a Welcome Boost for Free Trade
The Yomiuri Shimbun [posttime] JST, [postdate] To prevent protectionism from spreading and take advantage of an opportunity to lead the world in ...
February 2, 2021
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Long-term Support Needed for Cancer Patients’ Fertility Treatment
It is good news for young cancer patients, as the high cost burden has been a barrier. A system must be created for oncologists and fertility doctors ...
February 1, 2021
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Monitor Correspondence High Schools to Ensure Quality Education Standards
The number of correspondence high schools where students can study at their own pace is increasing, and the students who study at such schools are bec...
February 1, 2021
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Japan should Keep Paper Textbooks, Use Digital Materials as Supplements
Throughout their long history, human beings have shaped their character by writing on paper and reading printed matter. It must be thoroughly examined...
January 31, 2021
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Promote Decarbonization at Japan Companies via Investments, Loans
To achieve the government’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, it is essential to attract significant funds. An environmen...
January 31, 2021
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Extension of U.S.-Russia Arms Treaty Is 1st Step toward New Framework
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has become a part owner of the North Carolina Courage of the National Women’s Soccer League, the two-time defending champ...
January 30, 2021
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Goodwill Must Be Expressed in Various Ways Amid the Coronavirus Crisis
With no end in sight to the coronavirus pandemic, it is becoming increasingly important to support people and organizations in need. A society in whic...
January 30, 2021
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Central, Local Govts Working together will Ensure Smooth Vaccinations
It is an unprecedented, large-scale project to inoculate almost all residents using newly developed vaccines. The central and local governments should...
January 29, 2021
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Suga, Biden should Repeat Talks to Deepen Japan-U.S. Alliance
The Japan-U.S. alliance is the cornerstone of Japan’s foreign policy. Tokyo should build a relationship of trust with the new U.S. administration thro...
January 29, 2021
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Continue Efforts to Obtain Public’s Understanding of Genome-edited Food
Japan’s first genome-edited food using technology that efficiently modifies genes will be a tomato to be sold as early as within this year. The govern...
January 28, 2021
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Discard Govt’s Rose-Colored Glasses to Achieve Lasting Fiscal Soundness
Relying only on expectations of high economic growth can undermine fiscal sustainability. The government must squarely face the current fiscal conditi...
January 28, 2021
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Effectively Market Japan’s Agricultural and Fishery Products to Promote Exports
Japan’s high-quality agricultural and fishery products should be sold more across the world. The government needs to take a close look at the needs of...
January 27, 2021
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China’s Intimidation of Taiwan Meant to Pressure New U.S. Leadership
It is obvious that this is aimed at pressuring the new administration of U.S. President Joe Biden not to intervene in the Taiwan issue. It must be sai...
January 27, 2021
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Work to Help Those at Risk of Suicide as Pandemic Disrupts People’s Lives
The prolonged coronavirus pandemic has had a serious impact on the lives of women and children, becoming what seems to be a major factor for suicides ...
January 26, 2021
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Diet Debate must Focus sharply on Steps to Contain Coronavirus
What steps are needed to break out of the critical circumstances in which the spread of the novel coronavirus has been increasing? The government and ...
January 26, 2021
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