Editorial

15:15 JST, September 16, 2025

Many people surely wish to be of service to someone else, no matter how old they become. It is hoped that a society will be built in which people help each other across generations with an emphasis on person-to-person interaction.

Today, Sept. 15, is Respect for the Aged Day. According to the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry and other entities, the number of elderly people aged 65 or older has climbed to 36.19 million, accounting for a record high 29.4% of the total population. The number of people aged 100 or over has risen to 99,763 and reached a record high for 55 consecutive years.

When people can feel that they are of any help to someone else, they naturally feel uplifted. The knowledge and experience accumulated over a long life are valuable assets.........

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