Editorial

16:43 JST, October 15, 2025

In this anniversary year, we wish to once again take to heart the mission that newspapers bear to accurately convey the present state of society and pass down history to future generations.

Newspaper Week has begun. This year marks 80 years since the end of World War II and the 100th year since the start of the Showa era.

Against the background of government and military censorship during the war, media organizations, including newspapers, repeatedly provided reports that exaggerated military achievements based on announcements issued by the Imperial Headquarters. Media organizations cannot escape responsibility for whipping up sentiments of war among the people.

After the end of the war, newspaper companies made a fresh start based on feelings of deep remorse, pledging to pursue truth. Since........

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