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Stocks at All-Time High: Use Occasion as Starting Point for Overcoming ‘Lost 30 Years’
The Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange has reached an all-time high for the first time in about 34 years. This should serve as a startin...
February 23, 2024
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Hearing on Unification Church: Carefully Consider Whether Status as Religious Corporation Is Appropriate
Large donations and other issues related to the Unification Church, officially known as the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, have ca...
February 23, 2024
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Takeshima Day: Govt Should Urge S. Korea to Follow Intl Law to Solve Territorial Issue
Relations between Japan and South Korea have been improving since the bilateral summit in March last year, but no progress can be seen regarding the T...
February 22, 2024
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Introduction of Joint Custody: Put Top Priority on Securing the Interests of Children
Even if a couple divorces and dissolves their marital relationship, they continue to be parents. A system and environment must be established to ensur...
February 22, 2024
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Upsurge in Acquisitions: Can corporate M&As Lead to Overall Economic Growth?
Japanese companies are becoming more active in mergers and acquisitions. It is hoped that corporate growth will be accelerated through such measures a...
February 21, 2024
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Measures against Low Birth Rate: Honestly Discuss Financial Burden on The Public
If Japan’s low birth rate is not remedied, economic activities will stagnate and it will become difficult to maintain welfare and other services. The ...
February 21, 2024
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Support for Ukraine: Utilize Japan’s Strengths to Rebuild Economy
It is extremely significant for Japan to demonstrate to the international community that it strongly supports Ukraine and will not tolerate a war of a...
February 20, 2024
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Quake Disasters and Radio: Its Role as Valuable Source of Information Should Continue
Radio is a reliable source of information in times of disaster and it showed its strength in the aftermath of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. Although ...
February 20, 2024
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Alexei Navalny: Russian Government Relegated him to Death in Prison
Alexei Navalny, a leader of Russia’s opposition movement, has died mysteriously in prison. There is growing speculation in the United States and Europ...
February 19, 2024
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Taiwan Maker’s Semiconductor Plant: Build Up Production Base for Advanced Products
A global semiconductor manufacturer in Taiwan will build its second plant in Japan, following the first one in the country. The maker said it will als...
February 19, 2024
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Senkaku Islands Situation: Govt Must Show Its Will to Defend Japan’s Sovereignty
It is important for Japan to send a clear message to China, of course, but also to the international community, of its intention to resolutely defend ...
February 18, 2024
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H3 Launch: Utilize This Success to Break Stagnation in Space Development
The H3 Launch Vehicle developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. was finally launched successful...
February 18, 2024
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Revision of Medical Fees: Raise Medical Service Workers’ Wages to Improve Quality of Care
Through the COVID-19 pandemic, many people must have realized anew how important it is to protect the medical system. The treatment of medical care wo...
February 17, 2024
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Indonesia: Voters Choose to Remain on Path of Economic Development
A regional power that prides itself on being a leader in Southeast Asia is aiming to become a developed country in the future. The next administration...
February 17, 2024
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Nuclear Waste Disposal Site: Devise Ways to Broaden Understanding of Local Residents
Local consent is essential for the construction of a final disposal site for high-level waste generated from nuclear power generation. It is important...
February 16, 2024
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