Yasuo Naito

1 week ago | japan-forward.com | Yasuo Naito

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai officially opened on April 13. But even before the event began, the world was shaken by "Trump theater" once again. On April 2, United States President Donald Trump announced hiking tariffs on all imports. Ironically, even China — despite its repression of political freedoms — raised the banner of free trade in response. Criticism of Trump has erupted worldwide, creating chaos and confusion. The Osaka Expo showcases Japan's most advanced and diverse technologies.

1 month ago | japan-forward.com | Yasuo Naito

このページを 日本語 で読むTsuneishi Kamtecs Corporation, headquartered in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is a leader in industrial waste treatment and recycling. In January, the company appointed 45-year-old Fumio Kambara as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Under his leadership, the company has outlined its commitment to contributing to environmental preservation overseas while expanding its business in the Southeast Asia-Pacific region.

1 month ago | japan-forward.com | Yasuo Naito

"Trump theater" has begun, and the world is watching the drama with bated breath. While the Ukraine war has entered its fourth year, the United States Trump administration is using high-pressure diplomatic negotiations to bring it to an end. On February 28, US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a heated argument at the White House. As a result, the scheduled signing of an agreement on mineral resource rights was postponed.

2 months ago | japan-forward.com | Yasuo Naito

A scandal involving entertainer Masahiro Nakai and a female Fuji TV employee sent shockwaves across Japan. Fuji TV, which had a contract with Nakai, responded with an unprecedented press conference. Not only did it run well beyond its scheduled time but it also revealed deeper issues within the organization. It exposed a lack of awareness of women's rights and doubts about its corporate culture and governance.