Marginal Subdivisions in Chiba Prefecture: The Problem of Speculative Use and Vacant Lots

Marginal Subdivisions in Chiba Prefecture: The Problem of Speculative Use and Vacant Lots

In the northeastern part of Chiba Prefecture, there are many subdivisions that were sold for residential use in the 1970s and 1980s. Although such lots are sold out at the time of their release, it is rare that houses are actually built on them. Yusuke Yoshikawa, a blogger who continues to report on “marginal condominiums,” … Read more

Nitten Exhibition: The Highest Public Art Exhibition in Japan – A Dark Side Uncovered

Nitten Exhibition: The Highest Public Art Exhibition in Japan – A Dark Side Uncovered

Nitten is the highest public exhibition in the art world. The Nitten (Japanese Art Exhibition), a public interest incorporated association with a history of over 100 years and the most prestigious public art exhibition in Japan, is currently being held at the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art Gallery in Nagoya (January 24th). ~February 12). This … Read more

Disparities along Private Railway Lines: High-Income Areas in Tokyo

Disparities along Private Railway Lines: High-Income Areas in Tokyo

There is a “disparity” along private railway lines in Tokyo. Takuya Kobayashi, a freelance writer, says, “Among the private railway lines in Tokyo, the Tokyu, Keio, and Odakyu lines have become brand towns.In particular, high-end residential areas are concentrated on the west side of Tokyo.” (1st) *This article was written by Takuya Kobayashi.Disparities along private … Read more

Comparing Russian and German Airborne Operations: The Structure of Military Victory and Loss

Comparing Russian and German Airborne Operations: The Structure of Military Victory and Loss

PRESIDENT Online 2024/01/27 7:00 In February 2022, Russian forces raided and captured Antonov International Airport near Kiev, Ukraine. However, the airborne troops were unable to receive relief from the ground forces and were destroyed. Modern historian Tsuyoshi Oki says, “There are many examples in military history of airborne operations that were half-cooked and ended in … Read more

The Impact of Euthanasia Legalization in Canada: A Look at the Controversy and Consequences

The Impact of Euthanasia Legalization in Canada: A Look at the Controversy and Consequences

What will happen if euthanasia is legalized? Author Mami Kodama says, “In just five years since legalization, the number of euthanasia deaths in Canada has exceeded 40,000.There have also been cases where people with disabilities who were financially strapped chose death, and this has become a problem.” –. *This article was written by Mami Kodama.What … Read more

“South American Trump” Wins Presidential Election After Coming from Third Place: Javier Millay’s Controversial Rise to Power in Argentina

“South American Trump” Wins Presidential Election After Coming from Third Place: Javier Millay’s Controversial Rise to Power in Argentina

“South American Trump” became president after coming from third place Argentina’s presidential election (run-off) held in November had a turbulent outcome, with Congressman Javier Millei, a new candidate from the radical right and liberal supremacists, winning the election. He is known by his critics as “El Loco” (the madman) and has a unique philosophy. Photo … Read more

Hakone Ekiden and All-Japan University Ekiden Rankings and Results: A Look at the Top-Performing Universities

Hakone Ekiden and All-Japan University Ekiden Rankings and Results: A Look at the Top-Performing Universities

Many families enjoy watching the Hakone Ekiden on TV during the New Year. I can’t take my eyes off who will be the winning team for the outbound and return trips. However, sportswriter Masato Sakai said, “The original idea behind the Hakone Ekiden was a passionate desire to develop runners who could compete on the … Read more

Liberal Democratic Party Scandal: Power Corruption and Imperial Succession Stagnation

Liberal Democratic Party Scandal: Power Corruption and Imperial Succession Stagnation

The Liberal Democratic Party embodies the idea that “absolute power corrupts absolutely” Lord Acton, a 19th century British historian, coined the well-known saying, “Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Perhaps, as he said, he held power for too long? Emperor Showa signing the Constitution of Japan on November 3, 1946 (Photo = PD-Japan-oldphoto/Wikimedia Commons) … Read more

Social Democratic Party Approval Rating at 14%: German Government in Crisis

Social Democratic Party Approval Rating at 14%: German Government in Crisis

The government’s approval rating is at 14%, which is in dangerous territory… The annual party conference of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) was held in Berlin for three days from December 10th to 12th. Needless to say, the Social Democratic Party is the current ruling party in Germany. However, a December 15 opinion … Read more

Effect of Homemade Bento Pressure on Parents and Children: Aya Ueto’s Worries and the Influence of “Father’s Bento Making”

Effect of Homemade Bento Pressure on Parents and Children: Aya Ueto’s Worries and the Influence of “Father’s Bento Making”

Many parents worry about making lunch boxes for their children. Associate Professor Hirohito Suzuki of Kobe Gakuin University says, “In Japan, there is an invisible norm that “homemade bento is love.” This trend not only causes parents to suffer, but also makes them lose the joy of eating. –. Photo = iStock.com/yajimannbo ※The photograph is … Read more