Yomiuri Editorial

Taking the opportunity of its incorporation, the Science Council of Japan must aim to become an entity that is comparable with academic bodies arou...

The starting time of the latest debate between party leaders was delayed to enable more people to see it, but the substance of the debate turned ou...

The investigation that led to the arrest and indictment of three men for their alleged involvement in illicit exports was found to be illegal. It i...

Bookstores are cultural centers for local communities that connect people with books. Their existence is also deeply connected to people’s educatio...

U.S. President Donald Trump has deployed U.S. troops within his country in the name of maintaining security. This is extremely unusual and a danger...

As rice prices have continued to soar, there are growing public calls for a shift in established agricultural policies.

With the increase in inbound visitors and domestic travelers, the price of hotel rooms has been skyrocketing. The hotel industry needs to reform it...

Japan Post Co. has been forced to cease use of many of its vehicles due to widespread legal violations that disregarded safety in its postal servic...

There are many issues to be addressed in terms of legal regulations, such as who will determine the veracity of the vast amount of information on s...

It will only be possible for the government to obtain public understanding of its policy if it achieves both economic growth and fiscal consolidati...

The judicial ruling was that the scale of the tsunami had exceeded predictions and its occurrence could not have been foreseen. Nevertheless, it wo...

Despite the various measures taken by the central and local governments, the birth rate is declining only at an accelerating pace.

Warfare has not ceased in the world and the security environment in East Asia is becoming increasingly severe. It is hoped that South Korea’s new p...

The revision of the whistleblower law can be described as an attempt to ensure protection for those who accuse others of wrongdoing or illegal acts...

With his spectacular plays and beaming smile, Shigeo Nagashima brightened an era. He was truly a sun- or sunflower-like figure. Together with fans ...