Hiroshi Kusunoki, MD, PhD Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Dental University Abstract 　The rise of social media has fundamentally transformed the governance challenges faced by universities, academic societies, and other public institutions. Decisions that were once managed largely within organizations can now rapidly become matters of public controversy, exposing institutions to intense external scrutiny and pressure. This article examines two recent Japanese cases: th

Takashi Miyaji, internal medicine Clinical Education and Training Center, Akita University Hospital 【Key points 】 •Key concepts emphasized by the Reconstruction Design Council included “solidarity” and the “responsibility of the working generation.” •Income tax, which allows for contributions based on individuals’ ability to pay, served as the main source of funding. •Policies should be aligned with public values and provide a clear direction for society as a whole. While tax

Akihiko Ozaki, M.D., Ph.D. Physician at the Medical Governance Research Institute This year, we mark another 3.11. A full 14 years have passed since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and the subsequent nuclear power plant accident. Since 2012, I have spent the majority of my time in Fukushima. Thanks to various connections, I have been fortunate enough to continuously be involved in both clinical practice and research to convey the health impacts and lessons learned from t