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Maintain regional stability by adhering to firm policy toward China
Australia plays an important role in maintaining stability and order in the Indo-Pacific region. The new administration is urged to strengthen coopera...
May 23, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Why were slipshod operations of sightseeing boat firm not prevented?
It has been one month since the accident in which a sightseeing boat sank off the coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido. In addition to the ope...
May 23, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Solid deterrence system must be established quickly
North Korea’s nuclear and missile threats are becoming increasingly serious. It is highly significant that the United States and South Korea have conf...
May 22, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Facilitate the inclusion of phonetic characters in family registers
People with names that are difficult to read are increasing. The digitization of public administration will inevitably mean that phonetic readings of ...
May 22, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Ambiguities that could lead to confusion a concerning point
The fourth round of vaccinations, or the second round of booster shots, against the novel coronavirus is about to begin. The government has also prese...
May 21, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Improve communication to spread information about safety
The storage capacity for treated water at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant is approaching its limit, hindering decommissioning work. The govern...
May 21, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Criminals take advantage of lax custodianship at temples, shrines
There is no end to thefts of arts and crafts, including Buddhist statues, that have been held by temples, shrines and other facilities as objects of w...
May 20, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Government, industry are responsible for ensuring supply stability
There has been a prolonged shortage of generic drugs, which are cheaper than their brand-name equivalents. The government and manufacturers must imple...
May 20, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Reduce anxiety to encourage people to use their savings for consumption
The preliminary quarterly estimate of real gross domestic product for January-March 2022 indicated an annualized 1.0% decrease from the previous quart...
May 19, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Russia itself has invited expansion of U.S-centered military alliance
Finland and Sweden in Northern Europe have applied to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). If their entries are officially approved, ...
May 19, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Speed up measures to prevent mudslide disasters
As typhoons and heavy rains become more severe every year, there are dangerous soil mounds that can cause mudslides scattered throughout the country. ...
May 18, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Map out a clear strategy to attract big investments
Huge amounts of funds are required for capital investment and research and development to realize a decarbonized society. It is important to draw up a...
May 18, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Washington, regional bloc must cooperate for Indo-Pacific stability
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plays a major role in maintaining stability and order in the Indo-Pacific region. Japan should welc...
May 17, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Strengthening regional banks vital to support small, midsize companies
A special measure that makes it easier for regional banks and other financial institutions to apply for an injection of public funds is expected to be...
May 17, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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How should society be built for people to actively live their lives?
It has become possible for people to put off receiving public pension benefits until as late as 75 if they wish. It is crucial for the government and...
May 16, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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More efforts needed to secure next generation of performers
The number of young people aspiring to enter the world of traditional performing arts, such as kabuki, noh and bunraku, has been on the decline. Grea...
May 16, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Foster Okinawa’s economic growth, stability to build future / Central, prefectural govts must cooperate on bases
It is important to bring about Okinawa’s self-sufficiency and growth, building on the efforts made over the past half century. A new era must be estab...
May 15, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Leaders show determination to protect international order
Japan and the European Union, together with the United States and the United Kingdom, have a responsibility to support the international order, which ...
May 14, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Good corporate performances should lead to virtuous economic cycle
The recovery of listed companies’ business performance is becoming clearer. While caution is needed to guard against future risks such as price incr...
May 14, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Residents’ concerns about power generation facilities must be dispelled
How can the government gain the understanding of residents in regional communities regarding solar and other renewable energy facilities that are esse...
May 13, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Encourage new leader to cooperate with Japan, U.S. for regional stability
The Philippines has contributed to the stability of the Asia-Pacific region as a member of the liberal democratic camp. So that its new administration...
May 13, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Reforms needed to help women play key role at medical facilities
Discrimination against women in medical school entrance exams is under review. It is also urgent to improve the workplace environment, in addition to ...
May 12, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Protect industry, technology through public-private cooperation
The management of infrastructure and supply chains of critical goods that private companies are responsible for are closely linked to national securit...
May 12, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Help Japan’s automanufacturers catch up in development, sales
Competition in the electric vehicle market is intensifying around the world. It is vital for Japanese manufacturers, which have lagged conspicuously b...
May 11, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Yoon should closely cooperate with Japan, U.S. to enhance deterrence
A conservative administration has been inaugurated in South Korea for the first time in five years. It is hoped that South Korea will strengthen coope...
May 11, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Aiming to whip up war fervor, Putin makes untrue arguments / Attempt to justify Ukraine invasion has failed
No matter what logic Russian President Vladimir Putin uses, it is impossible for him to justify Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which threatens to destr...
May 10, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Carefully examine specified skilled worker system as 3 years have passed
Three years have passed since the specified skilled worker program was introduced to increase the acceptance of foreign workers. The government shoul...
May 9, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Safety checks needed for balconies, windows
Accidents continue to occur in which young children fall from balconies and windows of condominium buildings and houses. As children often do unexpec...
May 9, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Strengthen international coordination to pressure Russia
The situation surrounding the Ukraine crisis shows no improvement. Japan needs to lead the international community in closer cooperation and make its ...
May 7, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Thorough support needed to prevent surge in bankruptcies
Small and midsize companies have been accumulating debt amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Concerns have been raised that repayments will become a b...
May 7, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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