Editorial & Columns

Yomiuri Editorial in Japanese

• Japan should Keep Paper Textbooks, Use Digital Materials as Supplements

  Throughout their long history, human beings have shaped their character by writing on paper and reading printed matter. It must be thoroughly examined...

  January 31, 2021

• Promote Decarbonization at Japan Companies via Investments, Loans

  To achieve the government’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, it is essential to attract significant funds. An environmen...

  January 31, 2021

• Extension of U.S.-Russia Arms Treaty Is 1st Step toward New Framework

  Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has become a part owner of the North Carolina Courage of the National Women’s Soccer League, the two-time defending champ...

  January 30, 2021

• Goodwill Must Be Expressed in Various Ways Amid the Coronavirus Crisis

  With no end in sight to the coronavirus pandemic, it is becoming increasingly important to support people and organizations in need. A society in whic...

  January 30, 2021

• Central, Local Govts Working together will Ensure Smooth Vaccinations

  It is an unprecedented, large-scale project to inoculate almost all residents using newly developed vaccines. The central and local governments should...

  January 29, 2021

• Suga, Biden should Repeat Talks to Deepen Japan-U.S. Alliance

  The Japan-U.S. alliance is the cornerstone of Japan’s foreign policy. Tokyo should build a relationship of trust with the new U.S. administration thro...

  January 29, 2021

• Continue Efforts to Obtain Public’s Understanding of Genome-edited Food

  Japan’s first genome-edited food using technology that efficiently modifies genes will be a tomato to be sold as early as within this year. The govern...

  January 28, 2021

• Discard Govt’s Rose-Colored Glasses to Achieve Lasting Fiscal Soundness

  Relying only on expectations of high economic growth can undermine fiscal sustainability. The government must squarely face the current fiscal conditi...

  January 28, 2021

• Effectively Market Japan’s Agricultural and Fishery Products to Promote Exports

  Japan’s high-quality agricultural and fishery products should be sold more across the world. The government needs to take a close look at the needs of...

  January 27, 2021

• China’s Intimidation of Taiwan Meant to Pressure New U.S. Leadership

  It is obvious that this is aimed at pressuring the new administration of U.S. President Joe Biden not to intervene in the Taiwan issue. It must be sai...

  January 27, 2021

• Work to Help Those at Risk of Suicide as Pandemic Disrupts People’s Lives

  The prolonged coronavirus pandemic has had a serious impact on the lives of women and children, becoming what seems to be a major factor for suicides ...

  January 26, 2021

• Diet Debate must Focus sharply on Steps to Contain Coronavirus

  What steps are needed to break out of the critical circumstances in which the spread of the novel coronavirus has been increasing? The government and ...

  January 26, 2021

• Stop Increase in Abuse of the Elderly by Nursing Care Facility Employees

  The abuse of elderly people in need of nursing care shows no sign of decline. Stopping the increase in abuse cases at nursing care facilities is an ur...

  January 25, 2021

• China’s Ulterior Motive in Fencing off outer Space Poses Threat

  China is accelerating efforts for its military-led space program. It needs to refrain from actions that threaten other countries and increase transpar...

  January 25, 2021

• Discussion on Amending the Constitution must Have Greater Public Participation

  This is the 13th installment of a series in which intellectuals share their thoughts on political issues that the administration of Prime Minister Yos...

  January 25, 2021