Yomiuri Editorial

Election Fraud: Stop Abuse of Absentee System at Elderly Care Facilities

It would be unacceptable for a voting system established for voters residing in elderly care facilities or hospitals to become a hot bed for fraud....

November 1, 2025

Job-quitting Agencies: As User Numbers Increase, Hidden Risks are a Concern

Telling one’s employer that one is quitting is a daunting task. If possible, one might rather avoid meeting them face-to-face. A job-quitting agenc...

October 31, 2025

U.S.-China Summit: Trade War Paused in Draw with Both Sides Compromising

The United States and China have agreed to pause their trade war. This must lead to a further easing of tensions to prevent negative repercussions ...

October 31, 2025

Shooting of Ex-Prime Minister Abe: What Lessons for Society Should be Drawn from Trial?

The shooting of a former prime minister during an election campaign speech left a deep wound on society. What lessons can be drawn from the trial f...

October 30, 2025

Agriculture Minister Suzuki and Rice: It’s Appalling to Suddenly Revise Production Increase Policy

It is unusual that Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki expressed his intention to revise a rice production increase policy...

October 30, 2025

Japan-U.S. Summit: Alliance in a New Era Expands Scope of Cooperation / Work Together to Contribute to World Peace

As the United States strengthens its inward-looking stance, anxiety and instability are spreading throughout the international community. Under suc...

October 29, 2025

Comprehensive Economic Measures: Strengthen The Nation by Realizing Growth

The Nikkei Stock Average has topped 50,000 for the first time, driven by expectations for the economic policies of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. T...

October 28, 2025

Bear Attacks on The Rise: Establish Systems Quickly To Protect Human Lives

Bear attacks on people in areas where people live are becoming increasingly severe. Systems to protect lives must be established urgently.

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October 28, 2025

Management of Contributions: It Must Be Recognized That These Funds Come from Taxes

The sloppy management of contributions intended to support the smooth operations of various international organizations has been left unchecked.

October 27, 2025

Malicious, Misleading Websites: A New Way to Deceive Consumers

Cleverly designed websites that steer consumers toward unwanted choices are rampant in online shopping and elsewhere. To reduce harm, the public an...

October 27, 2025

Japan and ASEAN: Deepen Cooperation to Ensure Regional Stability

Economic growth in Southeast Asian countries has been remarkable. However, many of these countries are struggling with the current situation that t...

October 26, 2025

Reading Promotion Month: Consciously Make Time to Interact with Books

The trend away from reading books is said to be serious, but many people must want to read books if given the opportunity. Why not forget the hustl...

October 26, 2025

China’s 4th Plenary Session: Beijing Resolved to Prepare for Long-term Confrontation with U.S.

The United States and China have alternated between cooperation and competition across the Pacific Ocean. Given the intensifying U.S.-China confron...

October 25, 2025

Prime Minister’s Policy Speech: Desire for ‘Strong Economy’ Clear, But Issue of Realizing It Remains

Wage growth has been sluggish, and economic growth also is stagnant.

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October 25, 2025

Teachers’ Working Hours: Work Style Reform in Schools Still Only Halfway There

While the working hours of teachers in Japan are being shortened, the situation in which they work the longest hours in the world has not changed.<...

October 24, 2025