The privatization of postal services (the reform that transferred Japan Post and related services from government control to private operation).
2005年の郵政民営化は社会や政治に大きな議論を呼んだ。
The 2005 postal privatization sparked major debate in society and politics.
郵政民営化により、ゆうちょ銀行やかんぽ生命は別会社として運営されるようになった。
Due to postal privatization, Japan Post Bank and Japan Post Insurance began operating as separate companies.
一方で、郵政民営化が地域サービスの低下を招くと懸念する声もある。
On the other hand, there are concerns that postal privatization could lead to a decline in regional services.