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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Transporting Evacuees out of Disaster-Stricken Areas A Realistic Option
Evacuees remain in a severe situation, with goods in short supply and running water still cut off in disaster-stricken areas. In anticipation of peopl...
January 10, 2024
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Revitalizing Japan’s Economy: Can Virtuous Cycle Be Achieved to Overcome High Prices? / BOJ Must Manage Monetary Policy Appropriately
The new year has begun, in which Japan will reach a critical point as to whether the nation’s economy can completely overcome deflation and achieve a ...
January 9, 2024
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Coming-of-Age Day: New Adults Must Pave Way in Era of Declining Population
As an individual adult, what do you aspire to in these uncertain times? On this day of celebration, it is hoped that young people are envisioning what...
January 8, 2024
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Arrest of Lawmaker Ikeda: Uncover Full Picture of Factions’ Systematic Wrongdoings
The special investigation squad of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office has arrested an Abe faction lawmaker over a political fundraising part...
January 8, 2024
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Challenges for Kishida Administration: Restore Trust Quickly While Dealing with National Crisis / Secure Transparency over Political Funds
One of the largest disasters in the Reiwa era (2019-) has occurred, and the Cabinet’s crisis management ability is being tested. There is also an urge...
January 7, 2024
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Prioritize Life-Saving Efforts, Getting Help to Isolated Areas
Even five days after a massive earthquake hit the Noto Peninsula, there are still many areas that are blocked off due to severed roads and rescue serv...
January 6, 2024
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Japanese Manga Culture: Original Drawings Have Value, Should Be Preserved
Original drawings for manga books and magazines are highly valuable as works of art and cultural assets. Publishers and others concerned should establ...
January 6, 2024
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War Spreading around The World: Don’t Lose Sight of Basic Values of Upholding Law, Human Rights / Devise Ways to Overcome Divisions, Conflicts
The devastation in Ukraine and the Palestinian territory of Gaza is beyond description. Although the number of victims of illegal and inhumane attacks...
January 5, 2024
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: No Single Second Should Be Wasted in Lifesaving Efforts
The death toll from earthquakes around the Noto Peninsula has been rising with the passage of time. Many people are still trapped in collapsed buildin...
January 4, 2024
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Aircraft Collision at Haneda Airport: Why Did This Unprecedented Accident Occur?
An accident that should never have occurred — two airplanes colliding at the nation’s largest airport hub — has happened. The central government and t...
January 4, 2024
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Noto Peninsula Earthquake: Make Every Effort to Find People under Collapsed Houses / Protecting Evacuees from Cold Also Essential
A massive earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula on New Year’s Day. The full extent of the damage is still unclear. The central and local governments mu...
January 3, 2024
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Paris Olympics: Sense of Doubt Exists Over Allowing Russian Athletes to Participate in Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided to conditionally allow Russian athletes to participate in the Paris Olympics to be held in 2024....
January 2, 2024
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Penalties for Bicycle Violations: Operational Policy Should Be Clearly Explained to Riders
Due to the continuous occurrence of accidents involving bicycles, the police have decided to review their traffic control methods. It is hoped that so...
January 2, 2024
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Boost Japan’s magnetic charm and communicative power / Open a new era of peace, freedom and humanity
As a new year begins, images of battlefields are depressing many people. In the two world wars of the 20th century, mankind learned a bitter lesson ...
January 1, 2024
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Population Decrease: Put the Brakes on Decline of Vitality of Regional Areas before It’s Too Late
Populations are declining and aging at the same time across Japan. The reality that local communities are shrinking must be faced, and a mechanism to ...
December 30, 2023
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