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Can Baba transform the party into a national force?
Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) is an increasing presence among the opposition parties, but its foundation is not strong enough. Whether ...
August 28, 2022
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Nuclear power vital to overcoming electricity crisis
Nuclear power plants, which can provide a stable power supply, have become increasingly important amid the ongoing electricity supply crunch. The gov...
August 27, 2022
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Tap merits of classroom tech while avoiding downsides
The use of digital materials in the field of education has both advantages and challenges. It is hoped that efforts will be made to explore ways to u...
August 27, 2022
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Tragedy the result of complacency by police unused to such attacks / Establish a system appropriate for times of crisis
The mission of guarding very important persons is to protect the potential target at all costs. The police must face up to their painful failure to ac...
August 26, 2022
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Relations have gone from honeymoon to tension-filled
From South Korea’s perspective, China — which fully supports North Korea — no longer contributes to the stability of the Korean Peninsula. It may be i...
August 25, 2022
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Reduce burden on frontline workers to improve medical care
There is no prospect of the seventh wave of the coronavirus pandemic being brought under control, and operations of medical institutions and public he...
August 25, 2022
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Use govt guidelines to examine companies’ supply chains
It is imperative for companies operating internationally to check whether there are human rights violations in their business activities. It is hoped ...
August 24, 2022
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Crucial moment for global community to strengthen its unity
This is a crucial moment in which the solidarity of the democratic camp to maintain the international order is being tested. Russia is trampling the r...
August 24, 2022
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Make every effort to prevent delays in state affairs
The highly contagious virus is spreading, and anyone could get infected. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida should first focus on recovering his health and ...
August 23, 2022
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Government should take responsibility to prevent recurrence
There has been a series of fatal accidents at nursing homes across the nation. It is vital for the national government to ascertain the overall situat...
August 23, 2022
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Work multilaterally to install facilities that promote widespread use
Setting up more charging facilities is imperative to realize the widespread use of electric vehicles for decarbonization. The government needs to step...
August 22, 2022
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Devise ways to promote vaccinations for younger generations
Novel coronavirus infections are spreading among children amid the seventh wave of the pandemic. In many cases, children have mild symptoms, so there ...
August 22, 2022
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Post-WWII tragedy similar to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is reminiscent of the detention of Japanese people in Siberia by the former Soviet Union after World War II. For Japan, w...
August 21, 2022
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Law must be first step to monitor deals involving foreign capital
The new legislation should be the first step to ensure the proper management of land that is important to national security, such as areas around Self...
August 21, 2022
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Reforms needed to improve technical intern program
The poor working conditions of foreign trainees in Japan’s so-called technical intern program have long been a problem. The current situation in which...
August 20, 2022
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