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Prigozhin: Mysterious Death Shows Barbarity, Abnormality of Russia under Putin
The mastermind of the mutiny against the administration of Russian President Vladimir Putin has met a mysterious end. The truth remains dark, but ther...
August 26, 2023
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North Korea’s ‘Satellite’: Launch Failure Highlights Flaws in Kim’s Dictatorship
North Korea pushed ahead with the launch of what it called a “reconnaissance satellite” in defiance of requests from Japan, the United States and Sout...
August 25, 2023
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Release of Treated Water: Make This Occasion a Turning Point in Advancing Decommissioning Work
Although the safety of treated water containing tritium has been confirmed, there are persistent concerns about harmful rumors. It is important for th...
August 25, 2023
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Revision of NTT Law: Review Rules from Pre-internet Days, Think Strategically on Sale of Shares
Debate has begun over the sale of government-held shares in telecom giant Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. The issue was raised by a proposal to u...
August 24, 2023
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Working Conditions for Bureaucrats: Measures Urgently Needed to Prevent Young People from Shunning Civil Service
The number of applicants to join the national civil service continues to decrease, and the number of bureaucrats leaving the profession is increasing....
August 24, 2023
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New Drug for Dementia: Put System in Place to Move toward Practical Application
A new drug for dementia is likely to be put to practical use by the end of this year. A system for testing and treatment needs to be put in place so t...
August 23, 2023
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Release of Treated Water: Transparency will be Key to Prevent Harmful Rumors
It has been decided that treated water stored within the premises of the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant of Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings ...
August 23, 2023
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Afghanistan: Suppression of Women Hinders Nation’s Rebuilding
Suppression of women on an abnormal level that is rare in the world is occurring in Afghanistan. The Taliban, an Islamist group, must respond to the d...
August 22, 2023
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Commemorating War Dead: Central, Local Government Involvement Needed to Preserve Monuments
Monuments across Japan commemorating the war dead are aging and becoming difficult to maintain and manage. If the responsibility for maintaining such ...
August 22, 2023
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China and South Pacific: Vigilance Needed Against Beijing’s Expanding Influence
China is increasingly using the Solomon Islands as a springboard to expand its influence in the South Pacific, a situation that challenges the U.S.-le...
August 21, 2023
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Drunk Driving: Do Not Relax Efforts to Eradicate This Wrongdoing
Drunk driving and related accidents cause immeasurable loss not only to the people directly involved, but also to their families and others around the...
August 21, 2023
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Japan-U.S.-ROK Summit: Talks Demonstrate Unshakable Unity to World
The summit meeting between the leaders of Japan, the United States and South Korea can be described as a milestone that demonstrated to the world the ...
August 20, 2023
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Food Security: Establish Legislation to Ensure Preparedness for a Crisis
Food security risks, such as global warming-related droughts and international conflicts, have been increasing. The government is urged to take all p...
August 19, 2023
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Mental Illness and Workers’ Compensation: Eliminate Mindsets, Structures That Breed Workplace ‘Power Harassment’
Poor workplace conditions and problems with coworkers can cause mental health issues among employees — this situation cannot go unaddressed. The gove...
August 19, 2023
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Comprehensive Safety Measures a Prerequisite for Widespread Use
An accident that caused local damage occurred at a site being surveyed for the generation of geothermal power, which is considered to be one of the mo...
August 18, 2023
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