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U.S. presidential election: What changes will Trump’sreturn to power bring? / Fixing divisions, rebuilding order urgently needed
Former Republican U.S. President Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election, defeating Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.
...November 7, 2024
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Shortage of SDF personnel: Create structure for members to fulfill duties with peace of mind
Even if the budget is increased to strengthen defense capabilities, it will be of no use if there is a shortage of personnel to take on that role. ...
November 6, 2024
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Economic measures: Won’t parties fall into lavish handouts from the budget?
Will the policy discussions between the ruling parties of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, and the Democratic Party for the People not des...
November 6, 2024
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Cooling And Heating Equipment at Schools: Improve Environment So Students, Evacuees Can Spend Time Safely
Local schools are not only places for students to learn, they also serve as bases for disaster response. It is necessary to steadily improve the en...
November 5, 2024
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Recommendation on Imperial House Law: Issuance Ignores History and Traditions
What form the Imperial succession should take is a matter that affects the foundation of the nation. It is utterly preposterous for an individual w...
November 5, 2024
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Rice Policy: Prolonged High Prices Creates Heavy Burden
Amid the persistent high prices of rice, frustration is growing among people. It is hoped that the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry wil...
November 4, 2024
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Hospital Ship Set to Be Introduced: Make Use of Initiative to Provide Medical Support in Times of Disaster
Disasters that cause significant damage occur almost every year. If sea routes can be utilized to provide medical support across Japan, which is an...
November 4, 2024
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BOJ: Monetary Policy Becoming More Difficult to Steer
With the ruling parties having lost their majority in the House of Representatives as the result of the lower house election, the foundations of Pr...
November 3, 2024
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Sexual Assault by Chief Prosecutor: Victim’s 5 Years of Silence Carries Great Weight
A female prosecutor who was sexually assaulted by the then head of the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office has bravely spoken out. The entire ...
November 3, 2024
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Ruling Parties and DPFP: Why Is a Helping Hand Being Given to a Prime Minister Who Has Lost Trust?
It is not wrong for the Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito, which collectively fell and became a minority ruling coa...
November 2, 2024
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Same-Sex Marriage Lawsuit: High Court’s Ruling of Unconstitutionality Difficult to Understand
Whether to allow same-sex couples to marry is a matter that concerns the very foundation of the family system and is an issue that requires broad d...
November 2, 2024
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Volunteer Probation Officer System: Prepare An Environment Where Volunteers Can Work Safely
Volunteer probation officers, who help rehabilitate people who have committed crimes, play an important role in preventing recidivism, and thereby ...
November 1, 2024
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N. Korea’s ICBM Launch: Dangerous Provocation That Makes An Enemy of The World
Following the dispatch of its troops to Russia, North Korea test-fired a missile capable of attacking anywhere in the United States. These are outr...
November 1, 2024
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Evasion of Subcontract Law: Don’t Allow New Practices of Bullying Smaller Businesses
There is no end to cases of large companies bullying small and midsize firms, and new practices are even spreading. It is hoped that the government...
October 31, 2024
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Restart of Reactor at Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant: Marking A Step Toward Steady, Stable Supply of Electricity
Nuclear power plants are indispensable as a power source to achieve both a stable supply of electricity and decarbonization. It is necessary to ste...
October 31, 2024
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