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World Order in Crisis: Counter Major Powers through Multilateral Cooperation / ‘Might Makes Right’ Will Become Source of Trouble

Editorial 16:00 JST, January 3, 2026 The White House in the U.S. capital of Washington has been a pitiful sight since last autumn. The historic...

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New Smartphone Law Takes Effect: Ensure Benefits for Users by Creating More Competition

Editorial 17:05 JST, January 2, 2026 Can competition in the smartphone app market be invigorated to benefit users? It is necessary to continue...

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Noto Earthquake 2 Yrs on: Recovery Efforts Urged to Take Population Decline into Account

Editorial 17:08 JST, January 2, 2026 It has been two years since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake struck on Jan. 1, 2024. In the four municipalities...

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Noto Earthquake 2 Yrs on: Recovery Efforts Urged to Take Population Decline into Account

Editorial 17:08 JST, January 2, 2026 It has been two years since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake struck on Jan. 1, 2024. In the four municipalities...

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United States and Latin America: Washington Should Not Escalate Tensions with Blatant Intervention

Editorial 16:12 JST, December 29, 2025 The United States regards Latin America as being within its sphere of influence and has repeatedly engaged...

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Build Intellectual, Physical Strength, As Well As Communicative Power / Japan Should Move from Beneficiary to Shaper of World Order

Editorial 8:00 JST, January 1, 2026 The flames of war rage unabated. Even worse, the international order that followed World War II is on the...

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Social Security Reform: Government Must Seek Understanding for Medical Spending Cuts

Editorial 16:23 JST, December 29, 2025 Specific plans have at last been finalized regarding two focal issues in social security system reform. To...

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Elderly People Living Alone: What Should be Done to Ensure Living with Peace of Mind until the End?

Editorial 15:41 JST, December 30, 2025 An increasing number of elderly people are living alone, without relatives or acquaintances to rely on in...

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Electoral Reform: It Is Crucial to Emphasize Political Stability

Editorial 16:14 JST, December 28, 2025 Excessive emphasis has been placed on the equal value of votes, causing distortions to emerge in the...

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Fiscal 2026 Budget Proposal: Govt Must Make Every Effort To Gain Market Confidence

Editorial 15:00 JST, December 27, 2025 To strengthen the economy, fiscal policy must also undergo reform. With the full-fledged arrival of an...

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Intl Research Excellence Designation for Univs: Take the Lead in Enhancing Japan’s Research Capabilities

Editorial 15:10 JST, December 25, 2025 Enhancing the research capabilities of universities contributes to improving Japan’s competitiveness and...

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H3 Rocket Launch: Find out Cause of Failure and Work to Restore Trust

Editorial 15:48 JST, December 24, 2025 The failed launch of the large H3 rocket has cast a dark shadow over the future of Japan’s space...

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New Keizai Doyukai Chairperson: Heavy Responsibility to Rebuild Organization

Editorial 15:51 JST, December 24, 2025 Despite being an organization that represents Japanese business leaders, its governance has been in...

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Dangerous Driving: Eliminate Ambiguity to Impose Severe Punishment

Editorial 15:50 JST, December 19, 2025 The current situation in which reckless driving causing death or injury results in only minor penalties can...

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Diplomacy with Central Asia: Utilize Long-Established Relationship of Trust

Editorial 14:30 JST, December 23, 2025 The international community’s attention is increasingly turning toward the five countries of Central...

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Quake Beneath Tokyo: Utilize New Damage Estimates for Disaster Management Measures

Editorial 13:30 JST, December 22, 2025 The area of Tokyo and surrounding prefectures is one of the world’s most densely populated regions....

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Outline for Tax System Reform: Put Japan’s Economy on New Growth Path by Promoting Investment

Editorial 16:04 JST, December 21, 2025 The Japanese economy now stands at a turning point to attract aggressive investment from companies and...

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Extraordinary Diet Session Closes: Noticeably Forceful Approach Displayed by JIP

Editorial 16:06 JST, December 18, 2025 The extraordinary Diet session, the first debate arena for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet, has...

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Online Casinos: Spread of Gambling among Minors is Serious Problem

Editorial 15:26 JST, December 15, 2025 There has been a series of cases in which police took action because minors allegedly gambled through...

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Frequent Wildfires: What Should be Done to Reduce Human Causes?

Editorial 16:08 JST, December 18, 2025 Forest fires have occurred in various parts of the country. They are generally caused by people, such as...

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Enactment of Revised Medical Care Law: Will Legal Revision Lead to Correction of Regional Imbalance of Doctors?

Editorial 16:28 JST, December 17, 2025 Medical institutions and doctors are concentrated in urban areas, and more than a few regional areas are...

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Generative AI Proposals: Use High Ethical Standards in Domestic Development

Editorial 14:00 JST, December 16, 2025 Generative artificial intelligence, which is evolving rapidly, now impacts all aspects of people’s lives,...

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Japan and Middle East: Quickly Provide Support; Don’t Leave Region in Ruins

Editorial 15:30 JST, December 15, 2025 More than 70,000 residents of the Palestinian territory of Gaza have died from Israel’s military...

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Rice Coupons: A Misguided Approach to Countering Rising Prices

Editorial 14:30 JST, December 13, 2025 The “rice coupons” that the central government recommends local governments provide are a completely...

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Compensation for Public Assistance Recipients: Bring Steady Relief to Households Affected by Welfare Benefit Cuts

Editorial 14:56 JST, December 11, 2025 Following the Supreme Court ruling in June this year that the significant reduction in welfare benefits...

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Reconstruction of Syria: Another Flash Point Must Not Be Added to Middle East

Editorial 16:37 JST, December 8, 2025 Despite the collapse of a half-century-long dictatorship, Syria is in ruins after nearly 14 years of civil...

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Fed Cuts Interest Rates: Situation Surrounding U.S. Economy Complicates Central Bank’s Next Moves

Editorial 15:29 JST, December 12, 2025 The U.S. economy finds itself caught in a dilemma, with concerns over deteriorating employment and a risk...

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NHK’s New President: Public Broadcaster Should Meet Expectations for Worthy Programs

Editorial 16:09 JST, December 10, 2025 NHK faces a severe business environment, including a growing tendency for people not to watch television...

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U.S. National Security Strategy: ‘America First’ Approach Will Benefit China, Russia

Editorial 14:00 JST, December 9, 2025 The foreign and security policies that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to advance...

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Radar Directing: An Extremely Dangerous Provocation by China

Editorial 16:39 JST, December 8, 2025 This act by the Chinese Navy could lead to unforeseen events and is extremely dangerous. China has been...

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Heavy Rains in Asia: Support for Victims, Flood-Control Measures Urgently Needed

Editorial 15:41 JST, December 7, 2025 Southeast Asia and South Asia have been hit by torrential rains, which caused extensive damage. It is hoped...

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High-rise Residential Complex Fire in Hong Kong: Construction Practices that Disregarded People’s Lives Led to Tragedy

Editorial 15:57 JST, December 3, 2025 The sight of a high-rise residential complex — a common sight throughout Hong Kong — engulfed in flames...

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Arrest of Masterminds: Take Step toward Eradication of Anonymous, Fluid Criminal Groups

Editorial 15:12 JST, December 6, 2025 Last year, a spate of robberies, related to “dark part-time jobs,” in the Tokyo metropolitan area sent...

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Corruption Scandal at University of Tokyo Hospital: Opaque Donations May Have Created Collusive Relationship

Editorial 15:51 JST, December 5, 2025 Opaque donations seem to have become the source of a collusive relationship between a doctor and a...

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University Hospitals: Work to Maintain Functions through Stable Management

Editorial 15:04 JST, December 4, 2025 University hospitals play various roles beyond providing routine medical care services, such as conducting...

06.12.2025 40

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Window Dressing by Startup: Fraudulent Accounting Practice Undermines Japan’s Growth Strategy

Editorial 14:51 JST, December 1, 2025 It is essential for Japan’s economic growth that emerging companies be nurtured, but allegations of a...

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Expansion of CPTPP: Make Framework a Bulwark to Protect Free Trade

Editorial 14:56 JST, December 1, 2025 The presence of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), which is...

05.12.2025 40

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Violations of Subcontract Law: Major Automakers Must Eliminate Old Practices

Editorial 15:44 JST, November 30, 2025 Major automakers have once again been found to have violated the law by unilaterally imposing burdens on...

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China’s Criticism of Takaichi: Japan Must Not Fall Behind in Battle for Public Opinion

Editorial 14:00 JST, November 29, 2025 China is intensifying its propaganda campaign against Japan over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remark...

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Asahi Group Holdings: Stop Damage Caused by Personal Information Leak

Editorial 15:37 JST, November 28, 2025 The cyberattack on major beer and beverage company Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd., has escalated into a...

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Local Governments’ Tax Revenues: Devise Ways to Correct Imbalances in Tax Sources

Editorial 15:41 JST, November 28, 2025 It is inevitable that there are differences to a certain extent in administrative services, such as...

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Aonishiki’s Promotion to Ozeki: Honor May Bring Hope to War-torn Homeland

Editorial 16:11 JST, November 27, 2025 A young man came to Japan alone from war-torn Ukraine, pursued sumo and seized the crown of victory. This...

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Economic Security Promotion Law: Protect People’s Lives by Taking Flexible Approach to Revision

Editorial 16:01 JST, November 23, 2025 The risk of such incidents as cyberattacks possibly halting critical infrastructure services or leaking...

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Medical Accident Investigation: Can the System Be Used to Prevent Recurrence?

Editorial 14:49 JST, November 26, 2025 Even if a patient dies during hospitalization, similar situations could arise repeatedly if the cause is...

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COP30 Concludes: Backsliding on Decarbonization Must Not Be Allowed

Editorial 16:45 JST, November 24, 2025 Heatwaves, droughts and wildfires are occurring one after another in many parts of the world, exposing the...

26.11.2025 30

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New Nuclear Threat: China Seeking to Follow U.S., Russia in Military Expansion

Editorial 16:08 JST, November 23, 2025 The nuclear threat, which should have receded with the end of the Cold War, is growing again. It is...

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Comprehensive Economic Measures: Are They Enough to Overcome Price Increases?

Editorial 15:17 JST, November 22, 2025 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration has compiled its first economic measures, but regarding...

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Massive Fire in Oita City: What Should be Done to Improve Regional Disaster Preparedness?

Editorial 15:20 JST, November 21, 2025 Strong winds likely helped the fire spread across a wider area, causing more damage. In dense residential...

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My Number Cards for Health Insurance: Further Confusion Cannot be Tolerated

Editorial 14:41 JST, November 19, 2025 The expiration dates of existing health insurance certificates are approaching, but the usage rate of...

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Pirate Websites: Company Aiding Distribution Also Bears Heavy Responsibility

Editorial 15:48 JST, November 20, 2025 It was the first judicial ruling to indicate that responsibility for illegally showing manga online without...

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