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Dangerous proposal ignores many inevitable negative effects
If sports is made the subject of betting, it is inevitable that many harmful effects will follow. Introducing gambling that would hinder the healthy d...
June 9, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Inflexible ‘zero-COVID’ policy illustrates a danger of authoritarianism
China may be caught in a dilemma in which, to protect its leader’s prestige, the country cannot revise a policy even if it wants to. Its rigid infecti...
June 8, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Future of nation’s fiscal management is unclear
How will the government rebuild the nation’s finances, which have deteriorated due to massive spending for coronavirus control measures as well as the...
June 8, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Abuses by public servants are inexcusable
It is outrageous that a tax official would fill his own pockets by abusing a support program designed to help small and midsize businesses that have f...
June 7, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Can interception systems alone deal with Pyongyang’s missile capabilities?
North Korea’s missile attack capability may have reached a point where it is difficult for Japan, the United States and South Korea to respond with th...
June 7, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Govt should make most use of experience with coronavirus pandemic
During the coronavirus pandemic, there have been many cases in which excessive government regulations hampered the availability of testing and treatm...
June 6, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Create society that supports safe movement of people
It is hoped that a newly introduced system will help prevent traffic accidents caused by elderly drivers and promote the creation of a safe and mobil...
June 6, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Outrageous acts undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty
Russia is trying to impose its own systems on the people of the regions it has taken over in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s outrageous ac...
June 5, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Determine cause of tragedy to clarify responsibility
The sightseeing boat that sank in an incident off the Shiretoko Peninsula of Hokkaido has been salvaged from the seabed. The cause of the incident mus...
June 5, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Direction of Kishida’s signature policy has become even more unclear
Although the first draft action plan for the “new form of capitalism” proclaimed by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been presented, the direction of ...
June 4, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Curb soaring crude oil prices through further production increase
Soaring crude oil prices have become a major risk factor for the global economy. Oil-producing countries need to cooperate in stabilizing prices and c...
June 4, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Island nations should not be turned into military strongholds
China is attempting to expand its military influence by intensifying its diplomatic offensive toward South Pacific island countries. The United States...
June 3, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Make steady progress in securing electricity sources
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put Japan’s energy strategy to the test. To secure stable electricity sources, the government should steadily promote...
June 3, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Information gathering, border control measures must not be neglected
Reports of infectious diseases other than COVID-19 have been emerging in various countries amid the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Althou...
June 2, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Improving the lives of workers is primary responsibility of labor unions
Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, labor unions play a major role in improving the terms and conditions of workers. As a national center of trade ...
June 2, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Establish adequate system to provide relief after crimes
Victims of crimes and bereaved families can suffer severe physical and mental harm, making it difficult to rebuild their lives. It is necessary to rec...
June 1, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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China must not use visit by top U.N. human rights official to end the issue
If China wishes to deny its human rights abuses, then it should show the actual situation as it is. Failure to do so may be a strong sign that oppress...
June 1, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Being world’s top destination demonstrates Japan’s potential
Japan’s high attractiveness as a tourist destination can be said to have been proven. This has to be taken as an opportunity to reaffirm Japan’s ove...
May 31, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Be aware that unauthorized editing of copyrighted work is illegal
Using another person’s copyrighted work without permission to gain profit is an illegal act that destroys the original producer’s revenue base. People...
May 31, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Discuss concrete measures on increasing people’s burden as well
How will a social security system that can be trusted by all generations in the face of the low birth rate and aging population be constructed? A conc...
May 30, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Use mechanism to swiftly urge conservation of electricity
With serious power shortages expected from this summer onward, households and businesses will likely be asked to cooperate in conserving electricity. ...
May 30, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Russia must end blockade preventing grain exports
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused grain prices to soar, and the global food crisis is becoming serious. This is due to Russia’s blockade of Ukra...
May 29, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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China, Russia undermine U.N. with outrageous act
China and Russia have effectively abandoned their responsibilities as permanent members of the U.N. Security Council, an organ responsible for world p...
May 29, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Urgent consideration of how to tackle new challenges needed
If a major earthquake hits Tokyo, it could cause many casualties and have a great impact on government and corporate activities. It is hoped that pos...
May 28, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Govt must address problem of unregulated online casinos
The municipality of Abu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, mistakenly transferred ¥46.3 million in relief funds to a man living in the town, and the recovery of t...
May 28, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Focus debate on actual use of money, rather than just OK’ing huge amounts
Diet debate encompassing a host of policy issues is taking place amid turmoil in the international situation and economic outlook. It is important for...
May 27, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Court severely criticizes Yoshikawa’s lack of awareness of responsibility
For a top government official to accept cash from an interested party is outrageous. It must be said that he is unaware of the weight of his job respo...
May 27, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Supreme Court seeks immediate improvement of system
It is problematic that Japanese nationals living overseas are not currently allowed to participate in the national review of Supreme Court justices. T...
May 26, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Move swiftly to establish specific counterattack capabilities
Is North Korea trying to demonstrate its missile attack capabilities? The country has fired a series of ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan. Ja...
May 26, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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Steady efforts needed to reopen country to tourists from overseas
It is necessary to promote travel to and from other countries to revive economic and social activities, which have been stagnant due to the coronaviru...
May 25, 2022 - YOMIURI EDITORIAL
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