Yomiuri Editorial

Fatal Shooting of U.S. Activist: Stop Chain of Violent Acts Threatening Democracy

Another politically influential figure in the United States has fallen victim to a gun attack. No matter the argument, violence cannot be justified...

September 13, 2025

Fatal Accident of Pregnant Woman: Plea That ‘Fetus Is Also a Victim’ Must Be Taken Seriously

The child born to a woman killed in a traffic accident suffered severe disabilities. Is not the child a victim of the accident? The bereaved family...

September 13, 2025

Child Suicide: Consider in Depth How to Create Safe Spaces for Children

Cases of children committing suicide are occurring without end. There are various possible contributing factors, including bullying at school, suff...

September 12, 2025

Turning away from National Public Service Jobs: Improving Working Conditions Alone is Insufficient

The bold recommendations for improved working conditions are aimed at curbing the serious trend of national public employees leaving their jobs.

September 12, 2025

Dissolution of Ito City Assembly: Mayor Takubo’s Decision is Preposterous

Despite causing mistrust through her own actions, Maki Takubo, the mayor of Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, never acknowledges any fault and continues to...

September 11, 2025

Airstrike in Qatar: Israel’s Lawless Acts Spread Warfare in Middle East

Israel has once again attacked another nation’s territory. To ignore international law and spread warfare across the Middle East is absolutely unac...

September 11, 2025

Malicious Reselling: Don’t Allow Bulk Purchases that Disregard Rules

The practice of buying popular products or rare promotional items in bulk for the purpose of reselling them at a higher price continues unabated. I...

September 10, 2025

LDP to Hold Presidential Election: Candidates Need to Engage in Debate for Party Reconstruction

Including votes from rank-and-file members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in its presidential election certainly has the downside of prolon...

September 10, 2025

Digital Textbooks: Will Expanded Use Improve Students’ Academic Performance?

Signs of declining academic performance are evident among both elementary school and junior high school students. The prevailing view is that the C...

September 9, 2025

FSA Reform: Agency Must Create Environment for Asset Building

The Japanese economy has entered a new phase in which growth is pursued by returning the benefits of corporate and stock market development to hous...

September 9, 2025

Prime Minister Announces Resignation: LDP Set for Crucial Presidential Election for Party Reconstruction / Expand Ruling Coalition to Seek Political Stability

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba finally announced his intention to step down. It could be thought that he avoided a decisive split within the Liberal...

September 8, 2025

Japan-Australia 2+2 Meeting: Tokyo, Canberra Should Deepen Relations to Level Equivalent to Alliance

Intimidating actions by China, which has touted its policy of being a maritime power, have posed a threat not only to Japan but to Australia as wel...

September 7, 2025

Kawasaki Stalking Case: Disregard of Complaints Brought about Worst Outcome

If the authorities had listened sincerely to the complaints about stalking and responded appropriately, couldn’t the victim’s life have been saved?...

September 7, 2025

Japan-U.S. Tariff Documents: Dispelling Uncertainty is Worthy of Praise

Concerns regarding any discrepancies about the Japan-U.S. tariff negotiations have been resolved as written documents have clarified the agreement ...

September 6, 2025

Coming-of-Age Ceremony for Prince Hisahito: Let Us Celebrate His New Start as Adult Member of Imperial Family

The coming-of-age ceremony for Prince Hisahito, the son of the Akishino family, will be held on Sept. 6 at the Imperial Palace and other locations....

September 6, 2025