But Japan’s neighbors expect rapid reconstruction and normalization, and for that, stronger political leadership is needed. The earthquake and tsunami have confronted Japan with a profound crisis – but also with a rare opportunity to undertake the comprehensive reforms that the country has postponed for far too long.
周边邻国都希望日本能尽快实现重建和经济正常化，而这意味着我们需要一个强大的政治领导。地震和海啸无疑使日本遭遇了深刻危机——但也提供了一个绝佳的契机，使其能够推行拖延已久的全面改革。