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Policy Speech: Ishiba Shows Pragmatic Approach to Security Policy in Major Address

Editorial 15:00 JST, October 5, 2024 In light of the deteriorating security environment and the frequent occurrence of disasters, it was timely...

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EV Batteries: Steadily Strengthen Domestic Production Bases

Editorial 15:44 JST, October 4, 2024 There is a growing international trend for countries to establish domestic supply chains for storage...

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10 Years since Mt. Ontake Eruption: Raise Awareness of Potential Disasters Posed by Volcanoes

Editorial 16:14 JST, September 29, 2024 Ten years have passed since the eruption of Mt. Ontake, which straddles the Nagano-Gifu prefectural...

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BOJ’s September Tankan Survey: Further Boost Momentum for Wage Increases

Editorial 14:54 JST, October 3, 2024 Despite signs of recovery in private consumption, the fact that wage increases have not kept pace with rising...

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Launch of Ishiba Cabinet: How Will He Appeal to The Public by Dissolving The Diet Early? / Can Fragile Intraparty Base Be Overcome?

Editorial 17:04 JST, October 2, 2024 The start of a new cabinet is happening in a totally unusual manner. It is unprecedented for an upcoming...

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Security Policy: Ishiba’s Remarks Could Disrupt the Japan-U.S. Alliance

Editorial 14:30 JST, October 1, 2024 A member of the Diet is free to say what they like. But a prime minister’s words and actions must be chosen...

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Nippon Steel’s Reapplication for Buyout Review: Continue Dialogue to Reach Rational Conclusion

Editorial 16:25 JST, September 29, 2024 The U.S. government has extended the period for its review of Nippon Steel Corp.’s proposed buyout of...

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New Party President Ishiba: Can This Be The Start of A New Liberal Democratic Party? / Implement Down-to-Earth Policies

Editorial 16:35 JST, September 28, 2024 On his fifth attempt, the post of prime minister is finally within Shigeru Ishiba’s grasp. He will be...

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Hakamata’s Acquittal: Urgently Review Retrials That Are Prolonged

Editorial 15:41 JST, September 27, 2024 More than 40 years have been spent on working toward retrying the case since his death sentence was...

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My Number Cards for Health Insurance: Have The Concerns of The Public Been Dispelled?

Editorial 15:48 JST, September 26, 2024 The issuance of new health insurance certificates will be halted in a little more than two months....

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No-Confidence Motion against Hyogo Governor: Saito Must Not Make the Wrong Decision

Editorial 16:00 JST, September 22, 2024 The governor bears a grave responsibility for the long-term stagnation and turmoil in the administrative...

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Senkaku Remarks on NHK: Signs Were Missed Due to Lack of Risk Awareness

Editorial 16:03 JST, September 25, 2024 Although there were signs leading up to the inappropriate remarks, they were not adequately addressed,...

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Noda’s Election As CDPJ Leader: Can New President Build Party Unity with Centrist Approach?

Editorial 15:30 JST, September 24, 2024 Former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, who advocates a pragmatic, centrist approach, was likely expected to...

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Damage from Noto Heavy Rain: Recovery from Earthquake Must Not Be Hindered

Editorial 16:38 JST, September 23, 2024 Disaster-stricken areas on the Noto Peninsula that are trying to recover from a major earthquake have now...

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Ohtani’s 50-50 Achievement: Record Reached as Result of His Efforts to Seek Team Victory

Editorial 17:46 JST, September 21, 2024 With overwhelming power and speed, a new milestone has been established. It seems unlikely that someone...

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Significant Interest Rate Cut in U.S.: Turning Point Reached in Fight against High Prices

Editorial 16:08 JST, September 20, 2024 The U.S. Federal Reserve Board has cut its interest rates for the first time in 4½ years, marking a...

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Rise in Benchmark Land Prices: Further Spread Benefits to Local Areas

Editorial 15:51 JST, September 19, 2024 Land prices rose nationwide and recorded the highest rate of increase since the bubble economy era. It can...

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U.S. Emmy Award Wins: Period Drama Conveys Japanese Culture with Believable Performances

Editorial 16:08 JST, September 18, 2024 A period drama depicting Japanese history and culture has received high acclaim in the United States. This...

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Aid to Africa: China Aims to Expand Its Influence over Region

Editorial 15:00 JST, September 17, 2024 Even though its own economy is in the doldrums, China has made it clear that it intends to continue...

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Respect for the Aged Day: Give Senior Citizens More Chances to Interact with People Across Generations

Editorial 16:51 JST, September 16, 2024 No matter how old one gets in Japan, one can live vigorously while treasuring one’s bonds with others....

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LDP Presidential Election Debate: Determination Alone Does Not Qualify Someone to Be Prime Minister

Editorial 15:00 JST, September 15, 2024 Their determination to overcome domestic and external issues was clear. But are the assertions made by the...

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Ichiriki Wins Intl Go Tournament: Victory over Strong Chinese Opponent Signals Start of A New Era

Editorial 16:12 JST, September 14, 2024 This is a victory that will bring hope to the Japanese world of Go, the traditional board game, which has...

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LDP Presidential Election Campaign Begins: Discuss Japan’s Course from A Broad Perspective / State What to Protect or Change in National Crises

Editorial 15:36 JST, September 13, 2024 The declining birth rate, which can be described as a national crisis, has not been halted. Although...

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Nippon Steel’s Acquisition Plan: Blocking of Deal by U.S. Govt Would Be Incomprehensible

Editorial 14:29 JST, September 9, 2024 U.S. President Joe Biden reportedly plans to block the planned acquisition of steel giant U.S. Steel Corp....

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Basic Plan for Dementia: Create A More Comfortable Society for Living Together with Patients

Editorial 15:28 JST, September 12, 2024 The aging population has now reached a stage where no one is unaffected by dementia. It is hoped that...

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Ruling on People Exposed to ‘Black Rain’: Relief Needed for Wide Range of Victims

Editorial 16:19 JST, September 11, 2024 Seventy-nine years have passed since the atomic bombings, and the victims have aged greatly. The central...

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Chinese Military’s Invasion of Territorial Waters: Selfish Interpretation of Law of the Sea Must Not Be Allowed

Editorial 14:00 JST, September 10, 2024 Japan’s sovereignty will be disregarded if China’s self-serving claims regarding the sea are left...

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CDPJ Leadership Election: Can The Party Present Realistic Policies?

Editorial 14:30 JST, September 9, 2024 The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has not yet become an alternative to the Liberal Democratic...

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Japan-S. Korea Summit Meeting: 2 Countries Should Aim for Relations That Will Not Backtrack

Editorial 15:00 JST, September 7, 2024 The underlying tone of improvement in Japan-South Korea relations, which had been described as “at the...

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Mpox: Support Is Essential for Countries Experiencing Outbreak

Editorial 15:17 JST, September 6, 2024 A new strain of the mpox (monkeypox) virus, which easily causes severe illness, is spreading rapidly in...

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Poster Boards for Candidates: Actions That Make A Mockery of Elections Must Not Be Tolerated

Editorial 16:25 JST, September 5, 2024 Making a mockery of elections that sustain democracy is intolerable. The ruling and opposition parties...

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Largest Budget Requests: Maintain Fiscal Discipline in World with Interest Rates

Editorial 14:57 JST, September 4, 2024 With the arrival of a “world with interest rates,” fiscal management will become more difficult as the...

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Slow-Moving Typhoon: Vigilance Required against Damage Occurring over Wide Area

Editorial 15:00 JST, September 3, 2024 Typhoon Shanshan, which hit the Japanese archipelago, followed an unpredictable path at a slow speed,...

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Decline in Exports of Marine Products: Importance of Expanding Sales Channels Becomes Clear

Editorial 17:07 JST, September 2, 2024 Japan’s exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and foodstuffs, which had been growing...

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Disaster Preparedness Day: Deepen Understanding of Information on Calamities

Editorial 17:32 JST, September 1, 2024 The Noto Peninsula Earthquake occurred in January, and a special advisory concerning a possible Nankai...

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Territorial airspace Violation by China: Simply Saying, ‘We Had No Intention,’ is Unacceptable

Editorial 17:38 JST, August 31, 2024 After violating Japanese territorial airspace, China simply said that it has “no intention” of violating...

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Summary Indictment against Horii: System Needs to Be Quickly Created That Does Not Allow Wrongdoing

Editorial 15:51 JST, August 30, 2024 The problem of money and politics has once again resulted in a criminal case. To dispel public distrust, it...

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Online Casinos: Illegal Gambling Must Not Go Unchecked

Editorial 16:03 JST, August 29, 2024 A rapidly growing number of people are connecting to overseas online casinos and becoming immersed in...

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Airspace Violation: China Must Stop Dangerous Provocations

Editorial 14:00 JST, August 28, 2024 Does China intend to threaten Japan not only from the sea but also from the air? This infringement on...

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Driving the Wrong Way on Expressways: Utilize Latest Technology to Prevent Accidents

Editorial 16:17 JST, August 27, 2024 There has been a spate of accidents involving cars driving in the wrong direction on expressways. It is...

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Diplomacy toward Africa: Utilize Japan’s Strengths to Support Development of the Region

Editorial 15:00 JST, August 26, 2024 Although Africa has great potential, many countries in the region still face such issues as political...

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China’s Indictment of Japanese National: Opaque Judicial System Increases Distrust

Editorial 16:36 JST, August 25, 2024 China has indicted a Japanese national as a criminal suspect but refuses to even explain the specifics of the...

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Turbulent Stock Prices: BOJ Should Communicate Carefully with Markets

Editorial 16:29 JST, August 24, 2024 The phase of normalizing monetary measures comes with a risk of significant market volatility. It is hoped...

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Rice in Short Supply: Disseminate Information in Manner That Does Not Cause Public Anxiety

Editorial 15:51 JST, August 23, 2024 Rice, the staple food of the Japanese people, continues to be in short supply and prices are rising. It is...

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Megathrust Earthquake Attention: Take This Opportunity to Review Preparedness for Future Disasters

Editorial 14:56 JST, August 20, 2024 The government’s special advisory that urged residents to be cautious against a possible Nankai Trough...

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Non-Japanese Caregivers: Can They Help Resolve Difficulties of Home-visit Care?

Editorial 15:47 JST, August 22, 2024 There is a shortage of caregivers who support the lives of elderly people at home. For the elderly and their...

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World Heritage Sites in Danger: Protect Precious Cultural Assets from Warfare

Editorial 15:17 JST, August 21, 2024 Not only are lives being lost in the wars in the Middle East and Europe. Valuable cultural assets are also...

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China’s Mediation Diplomacy: Actual Commitment to Achieving Peace Called into Question

Editorial 15:25 JST, August 20, 2024 China has been actively engaged in diplomacy of mediation regarding Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and...

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Osprey Aircraft: Have Factors Behind Accident Been Removed?

Editorial 16:05 JST, August 19, 2024 Unless the risk of a crash is eliminated following an investigation into the causes, residents living near...

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Tokyo Women’s Medical University: Will Chancellor’s Dismissal Lead to Fresh Start for Organization?

Editorial 18:00 JST, August 17, 2024 Why has there been no end to a chain of scandals at a medical school with such a long history? The school...

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