Government can better care for residents stranded at the tip of the Noto Peninsula if they are rescued and brought to evacuation sites outside the prefecture.
Putting Apple Daily publisher Jimmy Lai on secret trial is symbolic of Communist Chinese authorities' final suppression of the Hong Kong democracy movement.
A current Diet member's arrest in the slush fund scandal threatens to further erode public confidence in the political system and must be addressed promptly.
Factors such as disaster resilience, wage hikes, growth investing, and a cautious exit from monetary easing are essential to reboot the Japanese economy.
Coming of Age Day is officially meant to celebrate young people who now realize that they have become adults and are committed to surviving on their...
Operations to rescue victims are ongoing in the devastated areas. The dissemination of false information that toys with other people's lives is unforgivable.
Social anxiety is spreading in the wake of the double tragedies on the first two days of 2024, punctuating the importance of disseminating correct information.
The certification is supposed to confirm that the vehicle complies with safety standards. Toyota, which wholly owns Daihatsu, should be held responsible too.
The Science Council has used its postwar status to obstruct research into improving Japan's defense capabilities. It can be privatized and raise its own money.
South Korea must adhere to its agreements or lose international trust. It must recognize those parties out to destroy the foundations of Japan-Korea relations.
Toshiba owns power semiconductor, nuclear power, and other technologies important for national security. The new owners aim to keep those from leaking overseas.
Missile launches by North Korea have driven South Korea to seek to expand its deterrence capabilities based on the US nuclear umbrella. Japan must do the...