Yomiuri Editorial

Typhoon Shanshan, which hit the Japanese archipelago, followed an unpredictable path at a slow speed, causing damage over a wide range of areas. Th...

The possibility of more acquisition proposals from foreign companies for Japanese firms that are seen as undervalued due to the weak yen is increas...

Japan’s exports of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and foodstuffs, which had been growing steadily, declined for the first time in four...

There is no objection to building up the defense budget as planned in light of the worsening security environment. However, the recent spate of sca...

The Noto Peninsula Earthquake occurred in January, and a special advisory concerning a possible Nankai Trough earthquake was issued in August for t...

An incident occurred in which a personal, one-sided view that is contrary to the facts was broadcast both domestically and internationally by a pub...

After violating Japanese territorial airspace, China simply said that it has “no intention” of violating the sovereignty of other countries. Is it ...

If a top governmental official disregarded the whistleblowing system to suppress accusations against himself, it is unacceptable conduct. It is nec...

The problem of money and politics has once again resulted in a criminal case. To dispel public distrust, it is imperative that the custom of politi...

Athletes with disabilities will take up the challenge of reaching their full potential and will aim for glory. It is hoped that this will be an opp...

A rapidly growing number of people are connecting to overseas online casinos and becoming immersed in gambling. It must be made well known that thi...

How long does the ruling Liberal Democratic Party intend to continue its inward-looking debates over, for example, whether to endorse lawmakers who...

Does China intend to threaten Japan not only from the sea but also from the air? This infringement on Japan’s sovereignty is unacceptable. The gove...

A certain level of Japanese language proficiency is essential for children of foreign nationalities to fit into Japanese society. A support system ...

There has been a spate of accidents involving cars driving in the wrong direction on expressways. It is necessary to not only examine where wrong-w...