But Japan’s economy has for too long been stuck in a ditch as a result of its being bound by over-regulation and a rigid adherence to precedent. So, if there is a ray of light to come from the horrors suffered by the people of the Tohoku region, it is that the Japanese understand that what they need most of all nowadays is clear leadership with a coherent and bold plan for rebuilding and renewing their country.
但是日本经济已经被过度监管和对传统的僵化执行束缚了太久。因此，如果说东北地区民众经历的这场灾难还有某种积极的因素，那就是让日本人认识到能拿出恢复重建国家连贯大胆计划的坚强有力的领导者是他们现在最迫切需要的。