Yomiuri Editorial

The milestone year marking 80 years since the end of World War II is drawing to a close. Yet many unresolved issues remain. It is hoped, going forw...

Enhancing the research capabilities of universities contributes to improving Japan’s competitiveness and economic strength. Top-tier universities m...

The Japanese government showed an insufficient sense of urgency regarding North Korea’s nuclear development, and the United States had a growing di...

Despite being an organization that represents Japanese business leaders, its governance has been in disarray over whether the chairperson should re...

The failed launch of the large H3 rocket has cast a dark shadow over the future of Japan’s space development. It is necessary to swiftly find out t...

The international community’s attention is increasingly turning toward the five countries of Central Asia, which are well-endowed with natural reso...

If childbirth costs were uniformly capped regardless of which hospital or clinic is used, mothers could give birth with peace of mind, free from fi...

The area of Tokyo and surrounding prefectures is one of the world’s most densely populated regions. Should a massive earthquake strike, significant...

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump prioritizes its own interests under his “America First” approach, and the administration of Chine...

The Japanese economy now stands at a turning point to attract aggressive investment from companies and chart a new path for growth. It is hoped tha...

The World Expo was held in Osaka for the first time in 55 years. Japan also saw its first female prime minister take office. While these events off...

The Bank of Japan has decided to raise its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to around 0.75%. This marks the highest level in about 30 years,...

The European Union has agreed on new support measures for Ukraine, which is facing Russian aggression. It is highly significant for the EU to secur...

The current situation in which reckless driving causing death or injury results in only minor penalties can only be described as absurd. It is esse...

In response to an increasing number of foreign tourists to Japan, more moves are being made in which local governments introduce an accommodation t...