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LP Gas Rates: Transparency Needed to Protect Customers from Hidden Cost-Shifting
It has been pointed out that liquefied petroleum (LP) gas charges for rental apartments are relatively high. It is important to ensure transparency in...
August 29, 2023
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Nissan-Renault Agreement: Accelerate Work on EV Strategy Through Smooth Collaboration
Nissan Motor Co. has concluded a review of the capital relationship that had remained a pending matter with French automobile giant Renault Group. It ...
August 28, 2023
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U.S. Presidential Election: Candidates, Voters Should Not Be Swayed by Trump
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has treated with disdain the rule of law and elections, which are pillars of democracy, and has now been indicted f...
August 28, 2023
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Inquiry Into Sex Crime History: Create Effective System to Protect Children
Children who have been sexually victimized by teachers, childcare staff or others they trust are left with deep mental scars. To prevent the recurrenc...
August 27, 2023
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Futenma Relocation: Why Is Okinawa Prolonging Court Battles with Central Govt?
Is it productive to lock horns with the central government and repeat court battles over the relocation of the Futenma Air Station in Ginowan, Okinawa...
August 27, 2023
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Japanese Marine Products: China Must Withdraw Its Unjustified Import Ban
China’s aim is clear. It intends to put political pressure on Japan by ignoring scientific evidence. The Chinese government should promptly lift its u...
August 26, 2023
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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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