Yomiuri Editorial

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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 ...

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

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...

The elimination of gender discrimination and respect for individual freedom are universal values that must be protected regardless of political sys...

The governor bears a grave responsibility for the long-term stagnation and turmoil in the administrative affairs of the local government, which sup...

Common telecommunications devices were turned into weapons in an instant, and the lives of many civilians were taken. This is an unprecedented form...

With overwhelming power and speed, a new milestone has been established. It seems unlikely that someone will ever be able to break this record. It ...