Yomiuri Editorial

Misconduct has emerged among major nonlife insurance companies largely because competition has been distorted by cozy business relations as an olig...

An international criminal organization based in Myanmar repeatedly lured young people and others from various countries to commit fraud. Japanese h...

Making awareness of the value of cultural properties and history that remain throughout Japan widespread will help vitalize local communities. The ...

The proposals for social security system reforms that the government aims to achieve in the current Diet session are being set back due to oppositi...

Tragedies must not be repeated in which children abused by their parents lose their lives without being kept in protective custody by child consult...

As the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is making major changes in energy and environmental policies, the challenge for Japan to achie...

Japan’s annual gross domestic product has exceeded ¥600 trillion for the first time over a full year. This can be said to be a milestone for the na...

In an effort to realize a ceasefire amid Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, diplomacy between countries is beginning to intensify.

The government and the ruling and opposition parties are calling for “thoughtful discussions,” so they should correct the outdated mechanism of the...

A form of criminal punishment that has been in place since the Meiji era is about to change significantly. It is necessary to strengthen the prison...

The fear that cyberattacks could paralyze people’s lives and economic activity has become a reality. It is essential to prevent the occurrence of l...

With less than two months until the opening of this mega event, sales of advance tickets are not growing as hoped. To attract visitors, it is neces...

U.S. President Donald Trump has rapidly imposed higher tariffs. If the measures are expanded in scope, it will not only have a serious impact on th...

Should textbooks be physical or digital? If the current system of focusing on physical textbooks is abandoned and the choice is left to local gover...

Ahead of the three-year mark since the start of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump has launched efforts to mediate ne...