Editorial

16:27 JST, October 26, 2025

The trend away from reading books is said to be serious, but many people must want to read books if given the opportunity. Why not forget the hustle and bustle of daily life for just a little while and make some time to pick up a book?

“Autumn reading promotion month” has begun. In a Yomiuri Shimbun survey, 54% of respondents said they had not read a single book in the past month, while 72% expressed a desire to read more books. The most common reason for not reading was that they did not have time.

Of course it is going to be difficult to make time to read books when people are caught up in work, household chores or childcare. Many people also may find themselves checking their smartphones. It seems necessary to consciously secure time for reading.

Reading short........

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