Yomiuri Editorial

Airstrikes against Lebanon: Further Expansion of Battlefront Must Be Stopped

The Israeli military has killed the leader of Hezbollah, a Shiite militant group in Lebanon. Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate.

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September 30, 2024

Mongoose Eradication: Stop Invasive Alien Species That Destroys Ecosystems from Taking Root

Invasive alien species that are brought in from overseas threaten the ecosystem by displacing indigenous species that are unique to Japan. The seri...

September 30, 2024

Nippon Steel’s Reapplication for Buyout Review: Continue Dialogue to Reach Rational Conclusion

The U.S. government has extended the period for its review of Nippon Steel Corp.’s proposed buyout of major steel maker United States Steel Corp.

September 29, 2024

10 Years since Mt. Ontake Eruption: Raise Awareness of Potential Disasters Posed by Volcanoes

Ten years have passed since the eruption of Mt. Ontake, which straddles the Nagano-Gifu prefectural border. A total of 63 people died or remain mis...

September 29, 2024

New Party President Ishiba: Can This Be The Start of A New Liberal Democratic Party? / Implement Down-to-Earth Policies

On his fifth attempt, the post of prime minister is finally within Shigeru Ishiba’s grasp. He will be tested as to whether he can implement down-to...

September 28, 2024

Hakamata’s Acquittal: Urgently Review Retrials That Are Prolonged

More than 40 years have been spent on working toward retrying the case since his death sentence was finalized, as he has been tormented by judicial...

September 27, 2024

Hyogo Governor to Lose Post: Is There Any Rational Reason to Run in The Next Election?

It is obvious that there were problems with the prefectural governor’s handling of a whistleblowing case. The decision by the governor to run in th...

September 27, 2024

My Number Cards for Health Insurance: Have The Concerns of The Public Been Dispelled?

The issuance of new health insurance certificates will be halted in a little more than two months. However, My Number identification cards that fun...

September 26, 2024

Japanese Boy Stabbed to Death: China Is Making Things Worse

It is unbelievable that even though the life of a Japanese boy was taken in China, not only has Beijing refused to clarify the facts, but it has go...

September 26, 2024

Senkaku Remarks on NHK: Signs Were Missed Due to Lack of Risk Awareness

Although there were signs leading up to the inappropriate remarks, they were not adequately addressed, allowing a broadcast to be hijacked. It must...

September 25, 2024

Japan-U.S.-Australia-India Talks: Take The Lead in Rule-Making to Maintain Order

In the face of the growing threats from China, Russia and North Korea, it is significant that the four countries of Japan, the United States, Austr...

September 25, 2024

Noda’s Election As CDPJ Leader: Can New President Build Party Unity with Centrist Approach?

Former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, who advocates a pragmatic, centrist approach, was likely expected to attract conservative voters who are disa...

September 24, 2024

Arrest over Shiretoko Boat Sinking: President Must Face Responsibility for Letting Ship Sail into Rough Seas

The sinking of a sightseeing boat, which took the lives of many people, has developed into a criminal case 2½ years after it occurred. Why was the ...

September 24, 2024

Damage from Noto Heavy Rain: Recovery from Earthquake Must Not Be Hindered

Disaster-stricken areas on the Noto Peninsula that are trying to recover from a major earthquake have now been hit by record-br...

September 23, 2024

LDP Presidential Election: Candidates Should Present Visions for Driving Economic Growth

How can the Japanese economy be put on a path of full-fledged growth in order to raise the nation’s international presence once again? The candidat...

September 23, 2024