Editorial

14:53 JST, April 30, 2025

Another large-scale violation of laws and regulations has been uncovered at the Japan Post Group. Why is there a spate of scandals at one of Japan’s largest organizations? The new management team must determine the root cause.

Japan Post Co. has announced that it failed to properly conduct roll calls for drivers of delivery vehicles at about 2,400 locations, or 75% of its nationwide post offices that offer collection and delivery services.

The Motor Truck Transportation Business Law requires operators to conduct roll calls for drivers before and after each ride to confirm their health and whether they are under the influence of alcohol, among other concerns.

It is unacceptable to neglect safety measures for postal vehicles driving in towns. There have been many cases in which records were fabricated to pretend that roll calls........

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