Tsuneo Watanabe, the influential editor-in-chief of the Yomiuri Shimbun, Japan's largest newspaper, has died at the age of 98. He passed away due to pneumonia at a Tokyo hospital on Thursday, as confirmed by the Yomiuri.
Watanabe, who joined the newspaper in 1950, dedicated over 30 years to covering politics and remained actively involved in editorial meetings until just last month. Known for his close ties with conservative leaders like Yasuhiro Nakasone and Shinzo Abe, Watanabe played a significant role in shaping Japan's conservative public opinion.
