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Strengthen International Pressure to Prevent Another Launch
Although Japan, the United States and South Korea called on North Korea to exercise self-restraint, Pyongyang went ahead with the launch of a de facto...
June 1, 2023
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Supply Chain Agreement Can be First Step toward Greater Cooperation
It is important for the United States to be involved in rule-making in the Indo-Pacific region. It is hoped that a U.S.-led economic bloc will be deve...
May 31, 2023
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Obvious Lack of Awareness of Heavy Responsibility
Of all the executive secretaries to the prime minister, the one in charge of political affairs is supposed to take on roles with the heaviest responsi...
May 31, 2023
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Military Threat Hidden in ‘Satellite’ Launch
North Korea has notified Japan that it will launch a “satellite.” It is possible that it will be a military reconnaissance satellite. The internationa...
May 30, 2023
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Yakusho’s Artistry on the Big Screen Wins Recognition on the World Stage
Koji Yakusho’s high level of acting skill, delicately expressing the emotions of a taciturn protagonist, has been recognized around the world. The ach...
May 30, 2023
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2 Organizations Must Deepen Cooperation in Preparation for Contingencies
An armed attack against Japan is not just a theoretical possibility. It has become a real threat. To protect Japanese territory, including territorial...
May 29, 2023
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Legislative Measures Needed to Deal with Garbage-Filled Residences
“Hoarding houses” — residences that dwellers have filled with excessive amounts of garbage — are detrimental to the local environment and cause proble...
May 29, 2023
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Why Does Misconduct Continue to Occur With Quality Checks?
A number of incidents involving misconduct related to quality have come to light in the Toyota Motor Corp. group. Why has governance become lax at one...
May 28, 2023
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Beijing Must Not Be Allowed to Pervert WHO Principles
The World Health Organization claims to “protect the health of all peoples.” The establishment of an international system for communicable disease con...
May 28, 2023
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Multiple Murder Incident in Nagano Raises Many Important Questions
A horrific incident occurred in which local residents and police officers were killed one after another in a residential area dotted with rice paddies...
May 27, 2023
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Don’t Let Discussions on Reform Ramble on Aimlessly
It is hard to say the Science Council of Japan played a sufficient role in the nation’s response to the Great East Japan Earthquake and the COVID-19 p...
May 27, 2023
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Subscription Fee Hikes could Lead to Decline in University Research Capabilities
Subscription fees for academic journals in which scholars publish their research results have soared worldwide, and universities are struggling to dea...
May 26, 2023
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Revive Industry through Cooperation with Foreign Companies
From the perspective of economic security, an increasing number of foreign companies are investing in semiconductor-related projects in Japan. It is v...
May 26, 2023
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The Will of the People is Clear, but Will the Military Respect It?
The pro-military ruling parties suffered a crushing defeat in Thailand’s general election, indicating that it is the will of the people for the long-l...
May 25, 2023
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Review Excessive Workload Carried by Nation’s Educators
School teachers are exhausted from working long hours as a result of the large amount of work they have been tasked with. It is important to identify ...
May 25, 2023
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