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Prime Minister Announces Resignation: LDP Set for Crucial Presidential Election for Party Reconstruction / Expand Ruling Coalition to Seek Political Stability

Editorial 16:18 JST, September 8, 2025 Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba finally announced his intention to step down. It could be thought that he...

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Japan-U.S. Tariff Documents: Dispelling Uncertainty is Worthy of Praise

Editorial 15:37 JST, September 6, 2025 Concerns regarding any discrepancies about the Japan-U.S. tariff negotiations have been resolved as written...

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Withdrawal from Offshore Wind Power Projects: Establish System to Facilitate Spread of the Renewable Energy Source

Editorial 16:09 JST, September 5, 2025 Offshore wind power generation, which has been positioned as a decisive factor in the spread of renewable...

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China-Russia-N. Korea Cooperation: 3 Regimes cannot Become a Pillar of World Order / Japan, Europe must Keep Emerging Nations Close

Editorial 15:40 JST, September 4, 2025 The leaders of China, Russia and North Korea gathered in Beijing to flaunt their stance of countering the...

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Suntory Holdings Chairman Niinami Resigns: Shocking Allegations Come out against a Vocal Leader in Business Circles

Editorial 14:55 JST, September 3, 2025 It is unprecedented that a figure in a position representing the business community was forced to resign...

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Woman Stabbed to Death in Kobe: How Can People Protect Themselves from Invisible Malice?

Editorial 15:00 JST, September 2, 2025 Being followed by a complete stranger and suddenly attacked — how can a person protect themselves from...

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Record Budget Requests: Fiscal Discipline Has Been Loosened Too Much

Editorial 14:00 JST, September 1, 2025 Because mechanisms to curb spending were weakened for the sake of countering high prices, budget requests...

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Land Purchases with Foreign Capital: Grasp Actual Situation, Discuss Whether to Introduce Regulations

Editorial 16:48 JST, August 31, 2025 Land purchases by foreign companies and individuals have increased nationwide, causing widespread...

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Japan-India Summit: Aim for Development by Utilizing Each Other’s Strengths

Editorial 14:00 JST, August 30, 2025 The cooperative relationship between Japan and India can be said to have entered a new phase. It is crucial...

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Decline in Children’s Academic Performance: Digital Devices are Having a Significant Impact

Editorial 16:38 JST, August 29, 2025 A survey by the central government has revealed a significant decline in children’s academic performance....

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Plastic Waste Pollution: Breakdown in Negotiations Must Be Avoided in Formulating Treaty

Editorial 16:53 JST, August 25, 2025 Can the environmental destruction caused by plastic waste be stopped? It can be said that the international...

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Prototype Developed by Rapidus: Steady Progress Shown toward Mass Production of Advanced Chips

Editorial 16:54 JST, August 24, 2025 Japan’s industrial competitiveness is greatly affected by cutting-edge semiconductors. It can be said that...

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New Wave of COVID-19: Don’t Forget to Ventilate Rooms with Air Conditioning

Editorial 14:00 JST, August 26, 2025 Cases of COVID-19 are prevalent again this summer. People moved around more during the Bon holiday period,...

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Smartphone Ordinance: Take This Opportunity to Consider ‘Excessive Use’ of Devices

Editorial 15:51 JST, August 27, 2025 While it would be acceptable if you found yourself using your smartphone in your free time, it cannot be said...

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Reducing Gasoline Tax: Take Responsibility for Decarbonization, Alternative Revenue Sources

Editorial 16:57 JST, August 25, 2025 Discussions are getting into full swing between the ruling and opposition parties on abolishing the...

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Fire at Dotonbori Buildings: Thoroughly Examine Firefighting Activities and Buildings

Editorial 15:41 JST, August 22, 2025 Why did a fire result in firefighters losing their lives? It is necessary to closely examine the process of...

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Japan-South Korea Summit: Tokyo, Seoul Should Maintain Smooth Start for New Era of Relations

Editorial 16:58 JST, August 24, 2025 South Korea’s willingness to advance bilateral relations with Japan has been clearly conveyed. The two...

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Internment by the Soviet Union: Japanese Detainees’ Tragic Deaths Should Not Be Forgotten

Editorial 15:00 JST, August 23, 2025 To prevent the mistakes of war from being repeated, it is important to preserve the records and memories of...

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Tick-Borne Infections: Avoid Exposing Skin during Outdoor Activities

Editorial 17:44 JST, August 18, 2025 Tick bites that result in viral infections can occur not only while camping and during other outdoor...

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Eel Regulation Proposal: How should Japan Respond to Demands for Resource Protection?

Editorial 16:33 JST, August 20, 2025 How should the resource of eels, which are part of Japan’s traditional food culture, be protected? As one...

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China’s Anti-Japanese Propaganda: Does Beijing Want to Dampen Efforts to Repair Relations?

Editorial 15:00 JST, August 19, 2025 China is trying to stir up patriotic sentiment by emphasizing this year as the “80th anniversary of victory...

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Recognition of Palestine: Move Is Grave Warning Against Israel’s Inhumane Acts

Editorial 17:49 JST, August 18, 2025 France has announced that it will recognize Palestine as a state as early as September, and more countries...

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U.S.-Russia Summit: Ceasefire Impossible with Shortsighted Deals

Editorial 15:00 JST, August 17, 2025 Clearly, the idea that concessions could be drawn from Russian President Vladimir Putin by treating him well...

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GDP Increase / Impact of High U.S. Tariffs Mitigated for the Time Being

Editorial 16:48 JST, August 16, 2025 Although the impact of the high tariff policy of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has been...

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80 Years after End of WWII / Taking the Lead in Restoring Peace / Japan’s Ability to Chart Diplomatic Vision is Tested

Editorial 16:14 JST, August 15, 2025 Friday marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The national memorial service for the war dead...

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‘Ghost Fishing Gear’ Problem: Impact on Ecosystem Cannot be Left Unattended

Editorial 14:57 JST, August 14, 2025 Plastic fishing nets and ropes left behind in the sea threaten the lives of marine animals. There is also...

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Inflating invalid vote numbers: Lack of respect for law among ward officials appalling

Editorial 16:06 JST, August 10, 2025 Trust in elections will be undermined if local government officials, who are in a position to oversee fair...

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Koryo High School’s Withdrawal from Koshien: Lax Response Invited Defamation on Social Media

Editorial 15:52 JST, August 13, 2025 It can be said that a school’s lax awareness toward violence and its poor response has worsened a...

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Budget Request Ceilings: Where Is The Mechanism To Curb Spending?

Editorial 14:30 JST, August 12, 2025 How can the ballooning national budget be curbed without cutting existing expenditures? Government ministries...

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Unjustified Public Security Investigation: Dysfunctional Chain of Command Led to False Charges

Editorial 15:57 JST, August 8, 2025 Insisting that an investigation conform with initial assumptions, leading to forcible arrests and false...

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Delay in retrieving nuclear debris: Take practical, realistic steps toward decommissioning

Editorial 16:06 JST, August 10, 2025 Given the difficult road ahead toward decommissioning the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, revising the...

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General Meeting of LDP Lawmakers of Both Houses: How Long Will the Party’s Turmoil Continue?

Editorial 15:07 JST, August 9, 2025 The turmoil within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party regarding whether Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba should...

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Help Mark: Symbol’s Use is a Step toward Building a Supportive Society

Editorial 16:36 JST, August 4, 2025 It has become increasingly common to see people wearing the Help Mark, a symbol featuring a cross and a heart...

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Change in Rice Agricultural Policy: The Decision to Increase Production is Laudable

Editorial 15:26 JST, August 6, 2025 The government is set to revise its policy that in effect reduces rice paddy acreage and shift to increasing...

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SBI Shinsei Bank: Completion of Repayment Leaves Lessons for the Public Fund System

Editorial 14:56 JST, August 7, 2025 SBI Shinsei Bank completed the repayment of public funds it received during the era of its predecessor — the...

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Intensive Diet Deliberation on Tariffs: Details of Japan-U.S. Agreement Too Ambiguous

Editorial 14:00 JST, August 5, 2025 Japan and the United States reportedly agreed on reducing the U.S. tariff rate on Japanese automobiles to 15%,...

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Elections and Social Media: Urgent Action Must Be Taken to Counter Manipulation Distorting Public Opinion

Editorial 16:38 JST, August 4, 2025 Information manipulation is going on around the world through false information posted on social media to...

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Fed’s Monetary Policy: Pressure from Trump to Cut Rates Invites Confusion

Editorial 15:22 JST, August 1, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated demands for interest rate cuts will only cause confusion. It is...

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New Reciprocal Tariffs Set: United States’ Inward-Looking Stance Causes Concern

Editorial 14:00 JST, August 3, 2025 The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has decided on new tariff rates for its “reciprocal...

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Unjustified Compulsory Executions: Funds from Fraud Victims Must Not be Illicitly Withdrawn

Editorial 16:51 JST, July 30, 2025 If funds that should be used to compensate victims of investment scams and other crimes are being illicitly...

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Extraordinary Diet Session Opens: Opposition Parties Must Not Forget Their Fiscal Responsibility

Editorial 14:00 JST, August 2, 2025 During the recent House of Councillors election campaign, measures to combat rising prices were the focus of...

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Tsunami Warnings for Japanese Archipelago: Strive to ‘Fear Properly’ Based on Accurate Information

Editorial 15:23 JST, July 31, 2025 The Japanese archipelago could see a massive earthquake anywhere and at any time, and tsunami could follow. It...

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Teachers Committing Indecent Acts: Schools Obliged to Check Individual History of Punishment

Editorial 17:05 JST, July 28, 2025 There has been no end to cases of school teachers committing indecent acts against children, causing great...

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New Pharmaceuticals Overseas: Change Situation in Which Foreign Drugs are Not Available in Japan

Editorial 17:01 JST, July 28, 2025 If groundbreaking new drugs are available overseas but cannot be used in Japan, it puts many patients at a...

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Unauthorized AI Generation: How Can Rights of Voice Actors, Singers Be Protected?

Editorial 16:25 JST, July 27, 2025 The act of using artificial intelligence to generate voices that sound identical to those of voice actors and...

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LDP Lawmakers Meeting: Does The Prime Minister Want To See Trust in The Party Plunge?

Editorial 14:00 JST, July 29, 2025 If internal strife continues, the Liberal Democratic Party as a whole could be abandoned by the people. Is this...

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Fiscal Confidence: Warnings from the Market Must be Taken Seriously

Editorial 15:13 JST, July 26, 2025 The ruling and opposition parties should recognize that the era when tax and fiscal policies could be...

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China and EU: Differences over Economy, Security Stand Out

Editorial 16:30 JST, July 27, 2025 The European Union and China are both dealing with pressure from the high tariff policy adopted by the...

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Voter Turnout in Upper House Election: The figure Has Improved, But What Should be Done Going Forward?

Editorial 15:17 JST, July 26, 2025 Voter interest in the House of Councillors election seemed to have been piqued by closely felt topics, such as...

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‘Unattended Delivery’: Many Challenges Remain to Further Expand Services

Editorial 15:28 JST, July 25, 2025 With labor shortages becoming more severe, there is a need to streamline home delivery services. The government...

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‘Ghost Fishing Gear’ Problem: Impact on Ecosystem Cannot be Left Unattended

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Koryo High School’s Withdrawal from Koshien: Lax Response Invited Defamation on Social Media

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Budget Request Ceilings: Where Is The Mechanism To Curb Spending?

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Unjustified Public Security Investigation: Dysfunctional Chain of Command Led to False Charges

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Delay in retrieving nuclear debris: Take practical, realistic steps toward decommissioning

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SBI Shinsei Bank: Completion of Repayment Leaves Lessons for the Public Fund System

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Intensive Diet Deliberation on Tariffs: Details of Japan-U.S. Agreement Too Ambiguous

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