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Will central bank’s decision help overcome soaring fuel prices?
This is a sign of firm determination to curb historical inflation. The European Central Bank has decided to raise interest rates for the first time in...
July 25, 2022
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Make agreement a step toward ending food crisis
This must be a step toward putting a brake on the worsening food crisis and soaring grain prices caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Due to the Ru...
July 25, 2022
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China-Russia military cooperation a cause for wariness
China and Russia have increased their military activities, and North Korea has repeatedly launched missiles. In light of the growing threat, Japan mus...
July 23, 2022
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Internet offers new opportunities for survival
An increasing number of temples and shrines are collecting donations through online crowdfunding services to cover maintenance and running costs. In a...
July 23, 2022
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Overcome language barrier in getting vital information to foreign residents
The needs of foreign residents must not be forgotten when conveying information to the public about measures to combat the spread of the novel coronav...
July 22, 2022
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Govt must present clear measures to fight the ongoing pandemic
In the absence of a definitive cure for COVID-19, how should the public overcome the rapid spread of novel coronavirus infections? The government shou...
July 22, 2022
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Undignified content intolerable in serious context of elections
During election campaigns, video messages are broadcast in which candidates present their political views. Campaigning for the latest House of Council...
July 22, 2022
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Officials lacked awareness of ethical responsibilities as public servants
A senior official of the Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry, which is in charge of administering education, gave preferential...
July 21, 2022
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U.S. involvement needed for regional stability
Efforts to stabilize the Middle East are increasingly important to contain soaring crude oil prices — a result of the Ukraine crisis — and their impac...
July 21, 2022
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Devising ways to quickly find senior citizens can save lives
The number of people with dementia who go missing is increasing year by year. The central and local governments should work to create a system to safe...
July 20, 2022
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Govt must prepare for possible suspension of Russian LNG imports
If the supply of liquified natural gas (LNG) from Russia is disrupted, it will affect not only electricity but also city gas, which is essential for o...
July 20, 2022
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Maintain vigilance against adverse effects in cloud computing market
The use of cloud computing services to manage various corporate data on the internet is rapidly increasing. Vigilance against the adverse effects of o...
July 19, 2022
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Help future employees learn about the realities of the workforce
Many companies are concerned about the quick turnover among young people after they start work. Employment mismatches between students and companies n...
July 19, 2022
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Come up with ways to raise people’s interest in politics
There was a slight improvement in the voter turnout, but the fact that nearly half the nation’s voters did not cast ballots must not be overlooked. So...
July 18, 2022
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Cost of zero-COVID policy gravely affecting growth
The economic slowdown in China has become conspicuous. The country’s real gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.4% in the April-June quarter this year f...
July 18, 2022
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