The “Reiwa Rice Turmoil,” which affected the increase in imports due to soaring prices and Japan–U.S. negotiations over Trump tariffs

Since the summer of 2024, the price of rice had soared continuously, becoming the main factor in price increases and attracting attention. A ...

Japan’s product distribution system has evolved in pursuit of happiness through consumption prosperity

Japan has one of the world’s most efficient product distribution systems. Foreign visitors to Japan are amazed by the wide variety of produc ...

Legislation on cybercrime caused by generative AI

With the development of AI technology, unprecedented cybercrime has been emerging. When generative AI makes it easier to exploit malware (ma ...

You think religion has nothing to do with you. Is that really so?

In recent years, religion has repeatedly become a topic connected with war and social issues, such as the conflict between Palestine and Isr ...

Meiji University × The Japan Times: “Meiji University: Math meets art in Kokichi Sugihara’s illusions”

Our advertisement feature, "Meiji University: Math meets art in Kokichi Sugihara’s illusions" by Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Meiji U ...

Combining engineering and medicine to develop devices that people genuinely want to use

As Japan’s population ages, new assistive technologies are emerging that combine engineering and medicine. However, what is needed in a real ...

What is the correct answer for the end-of-life care problem standing in the way of home medical care?

In the 1990s, the promotion of home medical care (treatment outside the hospital and local medical care) mainly for elderly people started a ...

The culture fostered at Hilltop Hotel, now preserved by Meiji University: Exploring the value and enduring charm that captivated literary greats

Hilltop Hotel stands next to Meiji University Surugadai Campus. The hotel, designed by American architect William Merrell Vories, showcases ...

Exploring the future of tourism – Building a place-based industry through commoning

In Kyoto, city buses are overflowing with tourists, leaving little room for locals. On Mt. Fuji, a surge in the number of climbers is causin ...