Introduction
All articles published on this site (yutaguchi.com) and written by Yu Taguchi adhere to the following editorial standards. Reporting on care, welfare, and disability directly affects people’s lives and rights. Accuracy and fairness are our foremost priorities, and we take every precaution to ensure that our reporting does not cause harm to the individuals involved.
Reporting Principles
・All reporting is grounded in verified facts. Speculation and hearsay are never presented as fact.
・We respect the dignity of all subjects and reflect the perspectives of people with disabilities, illnesses, and diverse living situations in our language and framing.
・We do not accept payment from companies or organizations in exchange for editorial coverage.
・Articles containing affiliate links are clearly disclosed as such.
Fact-Checking Process
For investigative and feature reporting, we follow a multi-step verification process:
- Primary source verification — We consult public records directly, including corporate registries, government documents, and published financial disclosures.
- Cross-referencing multiple sources — No claim is based on a single source. Facts are corroborated through multiple independent sources.
- Direct interviews — Subjects and relevant parties are contacted for comment or verification before publication.
- Expert consultation — For matters involving legal interpretation or regulatory frameworks, we seek opinions from qualified professionals, including attorneys.
- Publisher-level review — Articles published through media outlets undergo editing by a commissioning editor, review by the publisher’s copy desk, and legal review by the publisher’s legal department before publication.
Corrections Policy
If a factual error is identified in a published article, we will:
・Clearly note the nature of the error and the correction within the article.
・Record the date of correction.
・Where appropriate, issue a notice of correction on social media.
To report a factual error, please contact: yutaguchi24@gmail.com