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Comprehensive Economic Measures: Strengthen The Nation by Realizing Growth

Editorial 15:00 JST, October 28, 2025 The Nikkei Stock Average has topped 50,000 for the first time, driven by expectations for the economic...

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Management of Contributions: It Must Be Recognized That These Funds Come from Taxes

Editorial 14:00 JST, October 27, 2025 The sloppy management of contributions intended to support the smooth operations of various international...

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Japan and ASEAN: Deepen Cooperation to Ensure Regional Stability

Editorial 16:31 JST, October 26, 2025 Economic growth in Southeast Asian countries has been remarkable. However, many of these countries are...

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China’s 4th Plenary Session: Beijing Resolved to Prepare for Long-term Confrontation with U.S.

Editorial 14:55 JST, October 25, 2025 The United States and China have alternated between cooperation and competition across the Pacific Ocean....

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Teachers’ Working Hours: Work Style Reform in Schools Still Only Halfway There

Editorial 15:17 JST, October 24, 2025 While the working hours of teachers in Japan are being shortened, the situation in which they work the...

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Ito Mayor Takubo: Where Is The Sense of Responsibility of Those Holding Public Office?

Editorial 14:50 JST, October 21, 2025 Given the results of the city assembly election, it is simply impossible to believe that the incumbent mayor...

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Problems with Minpaku Lodgings: Establish a System that Can Obtain Residents’ Understanding

Editorial 16:14 JST, October 23, 2025 There is no end to the problems surrounding minpaku private lodging services that rent houses and apartments...

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Launch of Takaichi Cabinet: Is New Administration a Turning Point for a New Era? / Fiscal Discipline Should Not be Disregarded

Editorial 16:58 JST, October 22, 2025 Japan’s first female prime minister has appeared. Will this be an opportunity to break through the sense...

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LDP-JIP Coalition Agreement: Parties Must Learn Lessons from Recent Policy Talks

Editorial 14:51 JST, October 21, 2025 It is commendable that the Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party have now agreed to form a...

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Stricter Criteria for Business Manager Visa: Make Revisions a Step Forward in Preventing Fraudulent Acquisition

Editorial 15:59 JST, October 20, 2025 A status of residence originally created to help Japan’s economic growth by accepting entrepreneur-minded...

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Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant: TEPCO Must Make Every Effort Toward Restarting Reactors

Editorial 16:56 JST, October 18, 2025 Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc. has announced that it will consider decommissioning the Nos. 1...

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Investigation of Anonymous, Fluid Criminal Groups: Make Effective Use of New Framework and Methods

Editorial 16:00 JST, October 17, 2025 Criminal groups connected via social media, information about which is difficult to ascertain, pose a...

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Influenza: With Hot Temperatures Suddenly Down, Flu Season Has Set in Early

Editorial 15:39 JST, October 16, 2025 The flu season has already begun. Many people may be surprised by this, given that hot temperatures...

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Expo Concludes: Transform Philosophy, Achievements into Legacy for the Future

Editorial 16:43 JST, October 13, 2025 The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo must have sent a valuable message to the world at a time of deepening division....

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Newspaper Week: The Weight of Mission to Record History

Editorial 16:43 JST, October 15, 2025 In this anniversary year, we wish to once again take to heart the mission that newspapers bear to accurately...

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Hamas hostage release: Progress toward peace must not be reversed

Editorial 16:33 JST, October 14, 2025 The substantial progress made toward ending more than two years of brutal fighting is welcome news. The...

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Additional 100% Tariff: U.S., China Must Avoid Futile Trade War

Editorial 17:13 JST, October 12, 2025 Trade friction between the United States and China, which had been in a relative lull, has begun to...

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Dissolution of LDP-Komeito Coalition: It’s Time to Exercise Wisdom for Japan’s Political Stability / First, Hasten to Launch a New Cabinet

Editorial 15:16 JST, October 11, 2025 The free trade system has been on the brink of collapse and there is no end to wars. When the international...

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Trouble with Post Office Roll Calls: Violations of Laws and Regulations Run Rampant, an Intolerable Situation

Editorial 15:39 JST, October 10, 2025 It is astonishing that violations involving neglect of the fundamentals of safe operations had become the...

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U.S.-produced LNG: Use Industrial Cooperation to Strengthen Japan’s Energy Security

Editorial 15:15 JST, October 9, 2025 The collaborative projects agreed upon during Japan-U.S. tariff negotiations are beginning to take shape. It...

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Mishandling of Donated Blood: Ensure People’s Goodwill does not Go to Waste

Editorial 15:35 JST, October 8, 2025 It is appalling that blood donated to save those suffering from illness or injury is rendered unusable for...

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Nobel Prize: Researcher Honored for Solving Fundamental Mystery of Immunity

Editorial 15:00 JST, October 7, 2025 It is a magnificent achievement in the field of immunology research, a source of pride for Japan. We would...

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Emergency Contraceptive Pills: Drug will Help Women Handle Anxious Situation

Editorial 15:25 JST, October 4, 2025 Many women are confronted with the anxious prospect of an unintended pregnancy due to contraceptive failure...

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Gaza Peace Plan: With Hamas Agreeing in Principle, Ensure Path to Ceasefire

Editorial 16:56 JST, October 6, 2025 Will this be a chance to bring an end to the fighting that has been going on for two years? The momentum that...

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New LDP President Takaichi: Entrusted With Steering Party at Crossroads For Its Survival / Resolve Turmoil, Restore Political Functionality

Editorial 15:00 JST, October 5, 2025 Will the election of a new president mark the dawn of a new era for the Liberal Democratic Party? The ruling...

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Flooding of Parking Area: Heavy Rain Countermeasures for Underground Spaces Urgently Needed

Editorial 15:48 JST, October 3, 2025 Heavy rains that exceeded predictions have struck various regions in Japan, and the risk of flooding is...

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BOJ’s Sept. Tankan Survey Improves: Caution Still Needed on Future Economic Outlook

Editorial 16:09 JST, October 2, 2025 While Japan has managed to weather the adverse effects of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policy,...

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Social Security Reform: Discuss Concrete Plans Including Increasing Financial Burdens

Editorial 15:00 JST, October 1, 2025 The birth rate decline shows no sign of stopping, and the number of people supporting the social security...

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Iran Sanctions Reinstated: Middle East Crisis Deepens As Nuclear Deal Collapses

Editorial 15:00 JST, September 30, 2025 The U.N. sanctions against Iran that were suspended under the 2015 nuclear agreement have been reinstated....

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Recommendations for Strengthening Defense: Time to Put New Options on The Table

Editorial 15:00 JST, September 29, 2025 As military tensions are rising in East Asia, the recommendations can be said to call for exploring ways...

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Census: Increase Response Rates by Raising Awareness of Survey’s Importance

Editorial 16:22 JST, September 28, 2025 The population census, which is regarded as the most important of the various statistical surveys...

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Developing Nations in Asia: Succession of Protests Shakes Regional Stability

Editorial 15:16 JST, September 27, 2025 There have been a spate of protests in emerging and developing nations in Asia, and a situation in which...

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Inquiring about Sexual Offense Records: Wide Adoption of System should Lead to Children being Protected

Editorial 15:18 JST, September 26, 2025 To protect children against heinous sexual offenses, an effective system must be established. It is...

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Trump’s Speech: Making Use of the U.N. is the Path toward Peace

Editorial 14:51 JST, September 25, 2025 It is true that the United Nations has not functioned adequately regarding Russia’s aggression against...

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Signs of Life on Mars?: Scientific Exploration Unravels Mysteries of Universe

Editorial 15:10 JST, September 24, 2025 Are living creatures on Earth solitary beings in the vast universe? Or, is life abundant throughout the...

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LDP Presidential Election Starts: Measures against High Prices Are Not Sufficient

Editorial 15:00 JST, September 23, 2025 If they are truly determined to take the helm of the government, they should present medium- to long-term...

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40 Years Since Plaza Accord: Build Strong Economy Resilient to Impact of Exchange Rate Changes

Editorial 17:24 JST, September 22, 2025 Forty years have passed since the then Group of Five industrialized nations, including Japan and the...

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LDP Presidential Election: Isn’t The Party’s Sense of Crisis Too Weak?

Editorial 15:00 JST, September 20, 2025 The Liberal Democratic Party has long been in power by positioning itself as a party of the people that...

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Japan-U.S. Joint Exercise: Drills Should Be Clear Demonstration of Deterrence

Editorial 14:30 JST, September 21, 2025 China has acquired military capabilities that threaten peace across the entire Asia-Pacific region. This...

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S. Korea Considers CPTPP Membership: Nations should Work to Strengthen Breakwater against Protectionism

Editorial 14:02 JST, September 16, 2025 The global free trade framework is facing a crisis due to the high tariff measures taken by the United...

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Fed Cuts Interest Rates: Decision shows Shift in Focus on Consideration of Economic Conditions

Editorial 15:30 JST, September 19, 2025 The U.S. Federal Reserve Board has implemented its first interest rate cut since President Donald...

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Diesel Fuel Cartel: Industry’s Selfishness Ignores High Prices

Editorial 14:41 JST, September 18, 2025 Fuel prices remain high due to factors such as ongoing wars overseas and the weak yen. Under such...

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Solar Panels: Government Should Revise Recycling System

Editorial 16:37 JST, September 14, 2025 An unusual situation has arisen in which the government gave up on submitting to the Diet legislation to...

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Nippon Life Insurance: Theft of Internal Information Flouts Laws and Regulations

Editorial 15:59 JST, September 17, 2025 For being Japan’s largest life insurance company, isn’t its awareness of legal compliance too weak?...

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Respect for the Aged Day: Remain Energetic through Interaction with Young Generation

Editorial 15:15 JST, September 16, 2025 Many people surely wish to be of service to someone else, no matter how old they become. It is hoped that...

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U.S. Denial of Visas: Washington Must Rethink Its Attempt to Block Palestinian Officials from U.N.

Editorial 16:42 JST, September 14, 2025 The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that it will not issue visas to people...

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Fatal Shooting of U.S. Activist: Stop Chain of Violent Acts Threatening Democracy

Editorial 15:00 JST, September 13, 2025 Another politically influential figure in the United States has fallen victim to a gun attack. No matter...

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Child Suicide: Consider in Depth How to Create Safe Spaces for Children

Editorial 15:42 JST, September 12, 2025 Cases of children committing suicide are occurring without end. There are various possible contributing...

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Digital Textbooks: Will Expanded Use Improve Students’ Academic Performance?

Editorial 15:00 JST, September 9, 2025 Signs of declining academic performance are evident among both elementary school and junior high school...

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Dissolution of Ito City Assembly: Mayor Takubo’s Decision is Preposterous

Editorial 15:38 JST, September 11, 2025 Despite causing mistrust through her own actions, Maki Takubo, the mayor of Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture,...

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