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
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
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” 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
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
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
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
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
Male staff members wear “red cloaks” and “sparkling hats” With the appearance of Dracula Man in the 5th episode, I was completely exhausted from the drinking party (group party), and in late October, I went to a separate private room party again. However, instead of having a booth-style one-on-one session, I chose a rather frank … Read more
What kind of person was Senhime, the daughter of Hidetada Tokugawa? Historical critic Toshi Kahara says, “One year after her birth, she was engaged to Hideyori, and after Hideyori’s death, she was married off to a senior vassal of Ieyasu. She was swayed by power, and her life could hardly be called a happy one.” … Read more