To contribute to Japan’s full maturation as a democratic nation and to the achievement of world peace by holding to freedom of speech based on an impartial, unbiased perspective
To dedicate ourselves to the welfare of the people based on the principles of justice and humanitarianism and to fight corruption by eliminating all forms of wrongdoing and violence
To report the truth fairly and quickly and to maintain both an impartial and progressive outlook in our editorial commentary
To nurture tolerance at all times and to maintain a sense of responsibility and dignity while encouraging vitality and freshness
(Established 1952)