Shinjiro Koizumi’s Agricultural Cooperative Reform: Opportunities and Concerns for Japan’s Future

Question from a reader:
I’ve heard that Shinjiro Koizumi has been appointed as the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. It seems he is trying to push for agricultural cooperative reform, but is this really necessary? I’m worried it might end up having only disadvantages, similar to his father’s postal reform.

Agricultural Cooperative Reform and Shinjiro Koizumi’s Challenge

Recently, I heard

Mako-san’s Birth: Cultural Differences in Postpartum Care and Parenting Challenges

Question from a reader:
Mako-san has given birth, what do you all think about it?

Thoughts on Mako-san’s Birth

Recently, I heard the news that Mako-san has given birth. Events involving public figures naturally attract a lot of attention. My first reaction is to congratulate her, but at the same time, various thoughts come to mind.

Birth in America

I’ve heard

Masahiro Nakai’s Confidentiality Proposal: A Reasonable Measure or Unnatural Control?

Question from Readers:
Do you think it is reasonable for Masahiro Nakai’s side to impose a new confidentiality obligation on the female announcer? The third-party committee of Fuji Television has published a response document to Nakai’s side. Within this document, it has been noted that Nakai’s lawyer proposed a new confidentiality obligation stating that the victim must not disclose any information