IT/Science
Using computer graphics and spreading the joy of creation
December 13, 2016
Today, computer graphics (CG) are an essential technology in entertainment such as movies and games. CG is also used in various other fields ...
Society/Life
Radiation in the Air is Not Transferred to Crops! Harmful Rumors Come from Misunderstandings
December 12, 2016
Harmful rumors about the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in 2011 are said to still have a lasting impact. It was recen ...
Society/Life
Building local communities which will resolve the issue of support for the elderly
December 9, 2016
Japan is now entering the era of a super-aging society (people aged 65 and older make up 26.7% of the total population, and there are more t ...
Society/Life
Is it Acceptable to Lower the Maximum Age for Application of the Juvenile Act?
December 8, 2016
In response to lowering the minimum age for voting to age 18, it is now being considered to lower the maximum age to age 17 for application ...
Business
Thinking about the merits and demerits of sports business makes the future of a society visible
December 5, 2016
Some feared that the Rio 2016 Olympics couldn’t be held without any problems, since various issues were pointed out prior to the opening. Ho ...
IT/Science
Making use of advanced optical measurement technology for the evolution of diesel engines
November 17, 2016
Have you heard of the Cross-ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP)? It is a national project to bring about innovation in ...
International
UK departure from EU may bring an end to EU’s history
November 7, 2016
The United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU) in a referendum, and negotiations for the UK’s departure will be started now ...
International
The South China Sea Arbitration handed down a severe ruling against China, which had challenged the rule of law without any explanation based on international law
October 25, 2016
On July 12, the Arbitral Tribunal instituted under Annex VII of the UNCLOS decided, on the case concerning the dispute between the Philippin ...
Society/Life
The real problem is the intent that rejects the emperor’s will to abdicate before death
October 19, 2016
It had been in the news that the Emperor was looking to abdicate, and finally on August 8th, the Emperor himself released a statement. Why t ...