Yomiuri Editorial

Pledges to Cut Consumption Tax: Parties Should Not Compete to Offer More Irresponsible Populist Policies

All major parties running in the House of Representatives election scheduled for Feb. 8 have pledged to cut the consumption tax rate.

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January 23, 2026

Ruling on Abe Shooting: Misfortune Cannot Excuse Despicable Act of Violence

No matter how harsh the family environment behind the crime may have been, acts of violence to settle grudges are absolutely unforgivable. The judi...

January 22, 2026

Gas Fields in East China Sea: Japan Must Not Get Used to China’s Self-righteousness

It is obvious that China’s unilateral pursuit of gas field development in the East China Sea violates the agreement between Japan and China. The Ja...

January 22, 2026

Preparations for Lower House Election: Such an Unprecedented Event Demands Meticulous Management

The preparation period for the upcoming House of Representatives election is short. Also, it will be held in the depths of winter. The burden on lo...

January 21, 2026

Stagnant Chinese Economy: Structural Distortion Has Deepened Further

With no end in sight to the prolonged real estate slump, an overreliance on exports has become increasingly apparent. It can be said that structura...

January 21, 2026

PM Announces Dissolution: Can Takaichi Build A System To Advance Policy Measures?

“I bet my future” on the House of Representatives election. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s declaration of her intention to dissolve the lower hous...

January 20, 2026

Trump’s 1st Year: Hard to Believe This President Has Made America Great

In just one year, U.S. President Donald Trump seems to have transformed the United States from a leader of democracy into an authoritarian country....

January 20, 2026

Europe’s EV Policy: Idealism Wavers in Face of Reality

The European Union, which is highly environmentally conscious, has been forced to make adjustments to its electric vehicle strategy. It can be said...

January 19, 2026

Disaster-Related Deaths: Efforts Needed to Ensure Smooth Certification Reviews

Every time a major disaster has occurred, such as the Great East Japan Earthquake, the Kumamoto Earthquake and the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, affec...

January 19, 2026

Greenland: U.S. Territorial Ambitions Are Anachronistic

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to acquire Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark in the Arctic.

January 18, 2026

Reform of Retrial System: Will This Move Lead to Early Redress for People Wrongfully Convicted?

Convicting an innocent person in court constitutes a grave human rights violation by the state. A system must be developed to promptly correct judi...

January 18, 2026

Osaka Double Elections: Is The Move Meaningful for Realizing The Osaka Metropolis Plan?

The aim likely is to gain momentum toward realizing the Osaka metropolis plan, a long-cherished goal of the Japan Innovation Party.

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January 17, 2026

Japan-Italy Summit: Leaders Must Join Hands To Restore International Cooperation

As the United States turns its back on the international order, upheaval is increasingly in democratic nations. To restore the cooperative framewor...

January 17, 2026

CDPJ, Komeito Form New Party: Could This be the Catalyst for Political Realignment?

The sudden move to dissolve the House of Representatives has created the possibility of a major unifying force emerging for the opposition parties,...

January 16, 2026

Accidents at Ski Resorts: Urgently Check Whether There are Dangerous Areas

A tragic accident occurred at a ski resort in Hokkaido where a young boy was fatally caught in a moving walkway. With the arrival of the full-fledg...

January 16, 2026