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Recommendations to UNRWA: Restore Trust through Concrete Actions
The activities of U.N. agencies in conflict zones should be premised on maintaining a distance from both sides in a clash. Trust can only be restored ...
May 5, 2024
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Children’s Day: Cherish Experiences That Enhance Five Senses
Society has been changing drastically with the advancement of digital technology. What kind of skills do children need to survive in such an era? It i...
May 5, 2024
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Restricting Mt. Fuji Climbers: Measures Necessary to Enable Safe Ascents of Legendary Peak
Mt. Fuji has long attracted people with its majestic presence. Many people hope to stand on its summit at least once. Sufficient measures must be t...
May 4, 2024
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Rules on AI: Japan Should Begin by Working on Domestic Regulations
It is significant to address the international community on the dangers of generative artificial intelligence, but if Japan prioritizes the develop...
May 4, 2024
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Constitution Day: Deepen Discussion to Maintain Peace / The Time Has Come to Draft Specific Provisions
As we mark the 77th anniversary of the current Constitution taking effect, there is no doubt that it has helped to ingrain the preciousness of peac...
May 3, 2024
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Fraudulent Investment Ads: Tech Giants Must Not Shrug off Grave Harm to Users
False advertisements and potentially defamatory word-of-mouth information are spreading on the internet. To prevent the damage from spreading furth...
May 2, 2024
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Current Situation of Party Factions: Why Is Process of Dissolution Being Delayed?
Although the ruling Liberal Democratic Party boldly declared that it would dissolve its factions, why is the process taking so long? It is inevitab...
May 2, 2024
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Continuing Depreciation of Yen: Do Not Allow Speculative Currency Market Moves
The yen has further depreciated, and it is shaking the Japanese economy. Excessive fluctuation in the foreign exchange market has a significant negati...
May 1, 2024
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U.S.-China Talks: Avoiding Clash Is The Responsibility of Both Powers
Although there are deep differences between the United States and China, it is commendable that the two countries reaffirmed the importance of communi...
May 1, 2024
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Review of National Funds: Monitoring of Management Should be Strengthened
National funds are devices for pooling state money for specific projects and providing subsidies and loans. However, the huge amount of state money is...
April 30, 2024
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Local Vitalization Cooperator: Ensure Municipalities Fully Utilize Participants’ Enthusiasm
Many people are eager to move to local municipalities to contribute to regional development. It is important for the local governments that accept ...
April 30, 2024
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LDP Loses ‘All 3’ By-Elections: Will the Party Be Able to Rebuild Its Weakened Foundation?
The Liberal Democratic Party has lost a seat in the “conservative kingdom” of Shimane, and the party effectively lost all three by-elections, as it di...
April 29, 2024
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Help for Addicts: Prevent Sufferers, Families from Becoming Isolated
Uncontrollable addiction to such things as gambling, alcohol and drugs is a disease requiring medical treatment. It is essential to provide support so...
April 29, 2024
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Municipalities at Risk of ‘Extinction’: Strengthen Measures to Nurture Next Generation
It is no easy task to stop the population from decreasing. However, unless countermeasures are taken, Japan as a whole will go into decline. Both the ...
April 28, 2024
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Issue of Political Funds: Discuss Revisions to Law on Funding Control Constructively
In making the handling of political funds transparent, there must be no difference between the ruling and opposition parties for the purpose of regain...
April 28, 2024
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