Editorials Jun 9, 2023
Japan's My Number card system was meant to usher in a digital society, but the effort has been plagued with problems and fallen far short of expectations.
In an effort to speak with an authoritative voice on issues we deem important, The Japan Times Editorial Board produces a single editorial each week that offers a fresh and informed perspective. The weekly editorial appears online every Friday and is published in print in The Japan Times Weekend edition.
Editorials Jun 2, 2023
The surge of money into its stock markets is both a vote of confidence in Japan’s prospects as well as a reflection of concern about China’s future and other investor options.