Should daylight saving time [or DST] be implemented in Japan?

Depending on what we are, the answers may well vary, and they all make sense. It’s important for any country to try to find the optimal policy, but in my view, Japan should not implement daylight saving time, or DST. Now let me explain the details.     

First, studies have shown that DST harms people’s health by reducing sleep, causing stress and even increasing the risk of heart attacks. As a result, the European Parliament voted to eliminate DST, partly because of health concerns.     

Next, I understand some may argue that DST increases leisure time and boosts the economy, but that’s quite questionable. First, according to scientific calculation, DST doesn’t make daytime longer in low-latitude regions such as Japan. Second, implementing DST takes huge costs. Experts estimate that updating all computer systems for DST would take more than 10 years and cost over $100 billion.           

Therefore, given the disadvantages of DST, I don’t believe that Japan has any compelling reason to adopt it. Instead, Japan should make effective use of flex-time systems to boost the economy. Thank you for your attention. [180 Words Type-P]