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Administrative Action against MUFG Affiliates: Largest Financial Group’s Repeated Transgressions Are Appalling
It is regrettable that Japan’s largest financial group repeatedly violated laws and regulations with disregard for its customers. The internal cont...
June 26, 2024
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Refusal of Organ Transplants: Ensure Patients Do Not Miss Out Due to Circumstances at Hospitals
There has been a spate of cases in which operations to transplant organs from people who were declared brain dead to other patients could not be pe...
June 26, 2024
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Subsidies for Utility Bills: Abrupt Resumption of Program Lacks Cogency
The move is another abrupt measure brought about again to deal with high prices. It is difficult to gain the public’s understanding if measures ar...
June 25, 2024
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People with Doctoral Degrees: Make Society Capable of Widely Utilizing Their Talents
People with doctoral degrees are indispensable personnel for the development of science, technology and industry. It is important to expand the ra...
June 25, 2024
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Inquiring About Sex Crime Records: Ensuring Children’s Safety Should Be Top Priority
To protect children from sex crimes, it is important to properly implement a newly established system.
...June 24, 2024
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Okinawa Memorial Day: Specific Measures Vital to Defend Peace
Still today, many lives are being senselessly taken in Ukraine and the Palestinian territory of Gaza. As Japan marks Okinawa Memorial Day to rememb...
June 24, 2024
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Basic Economic, Fiscal Policy Approved: Present Vision to Harness Japan’s Fundamental Strength
There is an insufficient sense of crisis regarding the declining international presence of the Japanese economy. The government should rethink its med...
June 23, 2024
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Ban on Street Drinking: Fundamental Decorum Must Be Observed
A basic requirement for enjoying the consumption of alcohol is to not cause trouble to others. To prevent people overseas from getting the impression ...
June 23, 2024
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Imperial Couple’s Visit to Britain: Hoping for Trip to Memorable Place to Deepen Goodwill
The Japanese Imperial family has a long history of warm friendship with the British royal family. It is hoped that this trip will further strengthe...
June 22, 2024
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Ordinary Diet Session Closes: Despite Success in Passing Bills, Distrust in Politics Remains
Although important bills submitted by the government were passed smoothly, the “politics and money” issue lingered and distrust in politics could n...
June 22, 2024
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New Treaty between Russia, N. Korea: Pact Shows Blatant Disregard for International Order
Blatantly ignoring U.N. Security Council resolutions and sanctions, Russia and North Korea signed a new treaty to strengthen military cooperation.<...
June 21, 2024
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Tokyo Gubernatorial Election Campaign Starts: Weight of Single Vote to Be Tested in Wild Race with Many Candidates
Campaigning has officially begun for the Tokyo gubernatorial election, an unprecedented race with more than 50 candidates. To whom will voters entr...
June 21, 2024
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Passage of Revised Political Funds Control Law: Complyng with Rules the Minimum Responsibility / Hurry to Resolve Numerous Issues Left Undone
In response to the scandal over political fundraising parties held by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, the revised Political Funds Control Law,...
June 20, 2024
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Cosmetic Treatment Troubles: Danger Lurking in Catchphrase ‘You Can Be Beautiful’
Troubles over contract details and health problems are increasing regarding cosmetic treatments such as wrinkle removal and weight loss. The govern...
June 19, 2024
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New Law Targeting Tech Giants: Expand Legal System to Prevent Unfair Transactions
The adverse effects of an oligopoly by giant information technology companies are only growing. It is hoped that the government will increase the p...
June 19, 2024
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