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Museum Storerooms: Can Precious Items Be Protected with Storage at Full Capacity?

Editorial 15:29 JST, May 22, 2025 Museums across Japan are facing a shortage of storage space for their collections. It is important to ensure...

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Telephone Talks between U.S., Russian Leaders: Diplomacy Based on Making Deals Cannot Break the Deadlock

Editorial 15:09 JST, May 21, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump’s diplomacy of mediation through a deal between the major powers has once again...

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Active Cyber Defense: Urgently Prepare System, Including Development of Human Resources

Editorial 14:56 JST, May 20, 2025 A law related to “active cyber defense” has been enacted to prevent cyberattacks on critical infrastructure....

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Public Comment System: Does Flood of Submissions to Government Reflect Public Opinion?

Editorial 17:01 JST, May 19, 2025 Comments have been submitted en masse to government ministries and agencies via the public comment system on...

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GDP Decline: Implement Measures to Prevent Stalling of Economic Recovery

Editorial 15:00 JST, May 18, 2025 High prices have continued, and personal consumption remains weak. The impact of the tariffs imposed by U.S....

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Indiscriminate Stabbing Incidents: Perpetrators Unreasonably Taking out Their Frustration on Society

Editorial 15:04 JST, May 17, 2025 A spate of indiscriminate stabbing incidents has occurred in which it seems as though the perpetrators are...

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System of Emperor as Symbol of the State: Place Highest Priority on Maintaining Imperial Lineage / Don’t Rule out Women, Female-line Emperors

Editorial 15:27 JST, May 15, 2025 It is the wish of many people that the Imperial family, which has preserved and passed on Japanese traditions...

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Japan Literature Advances Overseas: Styles that Gaze Deeply into Society Gaining Popularity

Editorial 16:00 JST, May 14, 2025 Contemporary Japanese literature is gaining popularity overseas. To ensure that this does not end up as a...

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Calls for consumption tax cut: Each party’s views are being put to the test

Editorial 14:00 JST, May 13, 2025 With the House of Councillors election approaching this summer, opposition parties are increasingly calling for...

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Selective Separate Surnames for Married Couples: Wouldn’t Such a System Undermine Family Unity?

Editorial 16:06 JST, May 12, 2025 It is important to carefully discuss the proper form of surnames for married couples, based on the premise of...

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China-Russia Summit Meeting: Major Powers’ Self-Righteousness Threatens Postwar Order

Editorial 15:00 JST, May 10, 2025 Eighty years since the end of World War II, a picture is coming into focus in which Russia and China are...

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Kashmir Situation: India, Pakistan Must Restrain Selves to Prevent a Chain of Retaliation

Editorial 17:27 JST, May 9, 2025 A military clash between India and Pakistan, which have repeatedly engaged in warfare, is escalating once again....

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Kawasaki Stalking Case: Passive Stance by Police Caused Public Distrust

Editorial 14:46 JST, May 8, 2025 Although a female stalking victim repeatedly expressed her concerns, why did the police not respond actively? The...

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Road Cave-in Accident: Wasn’t There Any Way to Save the Driver?

Editorial 16:34 JST, May 4, 2025 An entirely blameless person was trapped underground, and even a search operation could not be conducted for...

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Bears Appearing in Residential Areas: When Firing Shots, Residents’ Safety Must Be Prioritized

Editorial 15:40 JST, May 7, 2025 There is no end to cases of bears appearing in residential areas and causing harm to people. If there is no...

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BOJ Monetary Policy: Rate Hike Scenario needs to be Reexamined

Editorial 15:00 JST, May 6, 2025 The high-tariff policy of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has plunged the global economy into...

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U.S. Peace Mediation: Russia Must Not be Allowed to Gain from War

Editorial 15:00 JST, May 5, 2025 The peace mediation being carried out by U.S. President Donald Trump over Russia’s aggression against Ukraine...

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Japan-U.S. Tariff Negotiations: Seek Progress with Focus on Specified Issues

Editorial 16:39 JST, May 4, 2025 Japan and the United States have started discussions on specific issues in tariff negotiations. It is hoped that...

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Constitution Day: Squarely Face Changing Times, Issues as Starting Point for Review / Urgent Need to Respond to Digitalization, AI

Editorial 16:38 JST, May 3, 2025 The international situation is drastically changing and the security environment around Japan also is gravely...

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Wrong-way Driving on Expressways: Devise Ways to Send Warning to Drivers When Mistakes Occur

Editorial 16:06 JST, May 2, 2025 There are a number of accidents caused by vehicles driving in the wrong direction on expressways. The central...

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‘Approval’ of Tomari nuclear power plant: Early restart will support industry

Editorial 15:56 JST, May 1, 2025 A stable supply of inexpensive electricity is important not only for household finances but also from the...

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Post Offices’ Improper Roll Calls for Drivers: Deep-rooted Culture of Disregard for Laws and Regulations

Editorial 14:53 JST, April 30, 2025 Another large-scale violation of laws and regulations has been uncovered at the Japan Post Group. Why is there...

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Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement: Work with EU to protect free trade

Editorial 14:30 JST, April 29, 2025 The high tariff policy of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has thrown the global economy into...

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Myanmar Earthquake: Put relief efforts first and achieve ceasefire

Editorial 15:00 JST, April 28, 2025 Even though one month has passed since the earthquake struck, the civil war between the military and...

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20 years since JR West derailment: Don’t forget importance of putting safety first

Editorial 15:46 JST, April 26, 2025 The most important duty and responsibility of public transit is to safely transport passengers to their...

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Freelance Law: Companies Should Take Lead in Protecting Workers in Weak Position

Editorial 16:26 JST, April 27, 2025 Freelancers who receive jobs from companies are in a weak position. The Japan Fair Trade Commission has taken...

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Online Casinos: Take Prompt Steps with Even Forcibly Blocking Access as An Option

Editorial 15:33 JST, April 25, 2025 The current situation of a rapidly increasing number of illegal online casino users in Japan cannot be left...

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Reorganization of Regional Banks: Support Local Communities with Aggressive Strategies

Editorial 14:46 JST, April 23, 2025 With the advent of a “world with interest rates,” new momentum is growing for the reorganization of...

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Pope Dies: Appeal for Peace Must Be Seriously Taken to Heart

Editorial 15:26 JST, April 24, 2025 Warfare has not ceased in the world, and many lives have been lost. Amid an unprecedented deepening crisis,...

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Medicine with iPS Cells: Research Originating from Japan Finally Bearing Fruit

Editorial 14:49 JST, April 23, 2025 Regenerative medicine, which uses iPS (induced pluripotent stem) cells and other materials to cure diseases...

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U.S.-Iran Talks: Mutual Distrust over Nuclear Development Is Deep-rooted

Editorial 16:22 JST, April 22, 2025 The direction of Iran’s nuclear development will have an impact on the stability of the entire Middle East...

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Mandatory Indictment System: How Can The Issues That Have Emerged Be Overcome?

Editorial 15:00 JST, April 21, 2025 Calls are growing for a review of the system that allows the judgment of private citizens to bring a mandatory...

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Japan-U.S. Tariff Negotiations: Both Countries Should Seek a Mutually Beneficial Path

Editorial 15:08 JST, April 18, 2025 The Japan-U.S. negotiations are apparently off to a safe start. Both Japan and the United States need to...

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Europe’s Military Buildup: Despite Boost, U.S. Involvement Still Necessary

Editorial 17:12 JST, April 19, 2025 Europe has embarked on strengthening its own defense capabilities. Given that the administration of U.S....

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Diet Reform: Can Ruling, Opposition Parties Keep to Their Agreement This Time?

Editorial 15:45 JST, April 18, 2025 The free trade system is on the verge of collapse. The war in Ukraine and conflicts in the Middle East show no...

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Abolition of Promissory Notes: Ensure Small, Midsize Firms Do Not Have Trouble with Payments

Editorial 16:42 JST, April 14, 2025 Promissory notes and checks, which have been widely used as a means of corporate payment, are set to be...

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Additional Release of Stockpiled Rice: Urgently Dispel Concerns Contributing to High Prices

Editorial 14:23 JST, April 15, 2025 Despite the release of stockpiled rice by the government, rice prices continue to soar, causing growing...

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Google: Strict Order Issued against Tech Giant over Practices That Hinder Competition

Editorial 16:00 JST, April 17, 2025 The Japan Fair Trade Commission has issued its first strict administrative order against Google LLC, which is...

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Intense Debate in Lower House: Japan-U.S. Tariff Negotiations Draw the World’s Attention

Editorial 14:44 JST, April 15, 2025 Japan is set to be one of the first nations to talk with the United States over a review of U.S. tariff...

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Expo Opens: Make The Event A Festival to Share Hopes for The Future

Editorial 15:00 JST, April 13, 2025 The 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo has opened. It is hoped that the event’s achievements will carry over to the...

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Chinese Military Exercises: Use of Intimidation against Taiwan Threatens Regional Stability

Editorial 15:00 JST, April 12, 2025 The administration of Chinese President Xi Jinping has repeatedly threatened military action against Taiwan....

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2nd Round of U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs: Japan Must Face Negotiations with A Long-term Strategy

Editorial 16:39 JST, April 10, 2025 The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed the full breadth of his “reciprocal...

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Fresh Review of Nippon Steel’s Acquisition Plan: Make Best Decision for Revival of U.S. Manufacturing Industry

Editorial 15:38 JST, April 9, 2025 The U.S. government’s imposition of reciprocal tariffs has sent tremors through the world’s stock markets....

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Trump Tariffs: This Is No Time To Be Floundering

Editorial 15:00 JST, April 8, 2025 The turmoil caused by the imposition of tariff measures by U.S. President Donald Trump is spreading around the...

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Resumption of Gaza Invasion: Israel’s Indiscriminate Attacks Are Ignoring Ceasefire

Editorial 17:07 JST, April 7, 2025 The ceasefire over the Palestinian territory of Gaza is now on the verge of collapse. Israel must immediately...

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U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs: Outrageous Move Will Destroy Free Trade System / Japan Must Help Develop Countermeasures

Editorial 16:06 JST, April 4, 2025 This is an outrageous move that will destroy the free trade system that has been the driving force behind the...

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Merging of Major Nonlife Insurance Firms: Take Lead in Departing from Harmful Outdated Practices in The Industry

Editorial 15:00 JST, April 6, 2025 Collusion that undermines healthy competition has become the norm under the oligopoly in the nonlife insurance...

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Nankai Trough Earthquake: Utilize Damage Estimateto Help Mitigate Disaster

Editorial 15:33 JST, April 2, 2025 There is a larger risk that a Nankai Trough earthquake, once it occurs, could cause unprecedented damage. It is...

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Myanmar Earthquake: Halting Military Operations, Providing Relief Are Top Priorities

Editorial 17:17 JST, March 31, 2025 A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has occurred with its focus under central Myanmar. The situation is...

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Fuji TV Issues: Corporate Culture Invited Lack of Sense of Crisis

Editorial 14:58 JST, April 1, 2025 The nature of Fuji Television Network, Inc. has invited a poor awareness of human rights and a lax approach to...

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