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Generative AI Market: Big Tech Companies Cannot Be Allowed to Corner the AI Market. How Should They Be Stopped?
An expansion of Big Tech companies’ oligopoly into the generative artificial intelligence market, which has a large impact on society and the econo...
October 11, 2024
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Hakamata’s Acquittal Finalized: Justice System’s Own Crime Must Not Be Repeated; Hakamata Case Shows Need To Improve Retrial Process
Fifty-eight years after his arrest, the stigma of being a robber and murderer has finally been wiped away. The life that was lost cannot be recover...
October 11, 2024
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Dissolution of Lower House: Strength of Ruling, Opposition Parties Is Being Tested / Present Prescriptions to Overcome National Crises
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has dissolved the House of Representatives. The government has decided to hold the lower house election with campaign...
October 10, 2024
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PM’s Directive on Economic Measures: Don’t Continue Heedless Expansion of Expenditures
The Japanese economy has reached a critical point where it needs to shift to a growth-oriented economy in which both wages and investments increase...
October 9, 2024
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New Drugs for Dementia: Early Detection of Symptoms Is Key to Treatment
Although there is still no fundamental cure for dementia, the advent of a series of new drugs has expanded treatment options for patients.
...October 9, 2024
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Diet Interpellation: Deepen Policy Debate Even During Election Campaign Period
The ruling and opposition parties have covered a wide range of topics, including the issue of politics and money, the economic situation and foreig...
October 8, 2024
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‘Customer Harassment’ Ordinance: Prevent Victims from Suffering in Isolation
There have been a stream of cases of workers being driven to the point of mental breakdown by unreasonable demands or abuse from customers. In addi...
October 8, 2024
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Japan’s Cultural Industry: Urgently Strengthen International Competitiveness
Japanese manga and anime are highly acclaimed overseas, but it is hard to say that their foundations as a cultural industry are firmly in place. It...
October 7, 2024
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Young People in ‘Dark Part-Time Jobs’: Casually Applying for Such Roles Can Ruin One’s Entire Life
There is no such thing as an easy job that provides high remuneration. People must realize that casually applying for such jobs purely for money ca...
October 7, 2024
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U.S. Presidential Election: What Message Will The Candidates Send to Whom in The Final Stage?
Who will win the U.S. presidential election, which is still a close race as the campaign enters its final stage? The outcome will be determined by ...
October 6, 2024
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Mental Health Disorders: A Problem That Affects People of All Generations
The number of people suffering from depression and other mental health problems is increasing. An environment that supports people when they fall i...
October 6, 2024
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Policy Speech: Ishiba Shows Pragmatic Approach to Security Policy in Major Address
In light of the deteriorating security environment and the frequent occurrence of disasters, it was timely that Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba place...
October 5, 2024
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Passing on Shogi Culture: Battle Played in Earnest on a Board Should Continue
The breathtaking battle of brains has fascinated people since long ago. Even in the age of artificial intelligence, this has not changed. It must b...
October 5, 2024
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EV Batteries: Steadily Strengthen Domestic Production Bases
There is a growing international trend for countries to establish domestic supply chains for storage batteries, the core component of electric vehi...
October 4, 2024
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Guideline of Measures for Aging Society: Govt Must Bolster Public Confidence in Social Security System as A Whole
As Japan’s population ages at a pace unparalleled anywhere in the world, it is essential to constantly review the social security system to ensure ...
October 4, 2024
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