Yomiuri Editorial

Guideline of Measures for Aging Society: Govt Must Bolster Public Confidence in Social Security System as A Whole

As Japan’s population ages at a pace unparalleled anywhere in the world, it is essential to constantly review the social security system to ensure ...

October 4, 2024

BOJ’s September Tankan Survey: Further Boost Momentum for Wage Increases

Despite signs of recovery in private consumption, the fact that wage increases have not kept pace with rising prices in a full-fledged manner is a ...

October 3, 2024

Accelerating Middle East Crisis: Bring A Stop to The Fighting That Has Spread beyond Gaza

Oct. 7 will mark one year since the start of fighting in the Palestinian territory of Gaza, and the fighting has not subsided, but instead, has con...

October 3, 2024

Launch of Ishiba Cabinet: How Will He Appeal to The Public by Dissolving The Diet Early? / Can Fragile Intraparty Base Be Overcome?

The start of a new cabinet is happening in a totally unusual manner. It is unprecedented for an upcoming prime minister to announce the dissolution...

October 2, 2024

Security Policy: Ishiba’s Remarks Could Disrupt the Japan-U.S. Alliance

A member of the Diet is free to say what they like. But a prime minister’s words and actions must be chosen with consideration for the best interes...

October 1, 2024

Solar Panels: Promote Decarbonization through Thorough Recycling

To realize a decarbonized society, it is essential to further promote the use of solar power, but the problem is what to do with aging solar panels...

October 1, 2024

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