Yomiuri Editorial

Young People in ‘Dark Part-Time Jobs’: Casually Applying for Such Roles Can Ruin One’s Entire Life

There is no such thing as an easy job that provides high remuneration. People must realize that casually applying for such jobs purely for money ca...

October 7, 2024

U.S. Presidential Election: What Message Will The Candidates Send to Whom in The Final Stage?

Who will win the U.S. presidential election, which is still a close race as the campaign enters its final stage? The outcome will be determined by ...

October 6, 2024

Mental Health Disorders: A Problem That Affects People of All Generations

The number of people suffering from depression and other mental health problems is increasing. An environment that supports people when they fall i...

October 6, 2024

Policy Speech: Ishiba Shows Pragmatic Approach to Security Policy in Major Address

In light of the deteriorating security environment and the frequent occurrence of disasters, it was timely that Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba place...

October 5, 2024

Passing on Shogi Culture: Battle Played in Earnest on a Board Should Continue

The breathtaking battle of brains has fascinated people since long ago. Even in the age of artificial intelligence, this has not changed. It must b...

October 5, 2024

EV Batteries: Steadily Strengthen Domestic Production Bases

There is a growing international trend for countries to establish domestic supply chains for storage batteries, the core component of electric vehi...

October 4, 2024

Guideline of Measures for Aging Society: Govt Must Bolster Public Confidence in Social Security System as A Whole

As Japan’s population ages at a pace unparalleled anywhere in the world, it is essential to constantly review the social security system to ensure ...

October 4, 2024

BOJ’s September Tankan Survey: Further Boost Momentum for Wage Increases

Despite signs of recovery in private consumption, the fact that wage increases have not kept pace with rising prices in a full-fledged manner is a ...

October 3, 2024

Accelerating Middle East Crisis: Bring A Stop to The Fighting That Has Spread beyond Gaza

Oct. 7 will mark one year since the start of fighting in the Palestinian territory of Gaza, and the fighting has not subsided, but instead, has con...

October 3, 2024

Launch of Ishiba Cabinet: How Will He Appeal to The Public by Dissolving The Diet Early? / Can Fragile Intraparty Base Be Overcome?

The start of a new cabinet is happening in a totally unusual manner. It is unprecedented for an upcoming prime minister to announce the dissolution...

October 2, 2024

Security Policy: Ishiba’s Remarks Could Disrupt the Japan-U.S. Alliance

A member of the Diet is free to say what they like. But a prime minister’s words and actions must be chosen with consideration for the best interes...

October 1, 2024

Solar Panels: Promote Decarbonization through Thorough Recycling

To realize a decarbonized society, it is essential to further promote the use of solar power, but the problem is what to do with aging solar panels...

October 1, 2024

Airstrikes against Lebanon: Further Expansion of Battlefront Must Be Stopped

The Israeli military has killed the leader of Hezbollah, a Shiite militant group in Lebanon. Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate.

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September 30, 2024

Mongoose Eradication: Stop Invasive Alien Species That Destroys Ecosystems from Taking Root

Invasive alien species that are brought in from overseas threaten the ecosystem by displacing indigenous species that are unique to Japan. The seri...

September 30, 2024

Nippon Steel’s Reapplication for Buyout Review: Continue Dialogue to Reach Rational Conclusion