2014-05-01から1ヶ月間の記事一覧
May 28, 2014EDITORIAL: Japan's shrinking population forces us to reconsider how we live人口急減社会の問い―生き方の再検討を迫るJapan's projected population decline conjures up an image of a ball rolling down a steep slope. これから先、見込…
The Yomiuri Shimbun 7:38 pm, May 27, 2014Approval for Taketomi town to become independent school district problematic 竹富町の教科書 単独採択の容認は禍根を残すThe latest move in the Okinawa Prefecture school textbook case may become a bad …
The Yomiuri Shimbun 7:22 pm, May 26, 2014China fighters’ abnormally close flying to SDF planes an aberrant provocation中国機異常接近 習政権は常軌逸した挑発慎めAn incident has taken place that must be condemned as a thoughtless and extremel…
The Yomiuri Shimbun 7:08 pm, May 25, 2014Reform of Diet should give priority to regular debates among party heads 国会改革 党首討論の定例化から始めよWorking-level members from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition pa…
May 24, 2014EDITORIAL: Securing public confidence vital for pension reform（社説）年金受給年齢 信頼をこわさぬようにA hot topic in the media is when is the best time for people to start receiving pension benefits.Interest in the issue surge…
The Yomiuri Shimbun 7:23 pm, May 24, 2014Thai military's takeover of country cannot be justified in any way タイクーデター 軍の全権掌握に正統性はないThailand’s military has staged a coup amid prolonged political turmoil, making the nation’…
May 22, 2014EDITORIAL: Court ruling on Oi nuclear plant should be accepted大飯差し止め―判決「無視」は許されぬThe Fukui District Court’s ruling May 21 on the Oi nuclear power plant is a sober judgment that fully reflects the lessons learned…
May 21, 2014EDITORIAL: Startling Fukushima testimony raises grave questions原発事故証言―再稼働より全容公開だWhen faced with a life-threatening crisis, humans do not necessarily behave according to set rules. Some will do anything to save t…
May 20, 2014EDITORIAL: What on earth is the Xi administration afraid of?中国の弾圧―理解できぬ言論封じJune 4 will mark the 25th anniversary of China’s bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, mainly students, at Beijing's Tiananmen Squ…
The Yomiuri Shimbun 7:13 pm, May 19, 2014Safety inspections for antiquated bridges, tunnels urgently neededインフラ老朽化 橋とトンネルの点検を着実にInspections of aging infrastructure such as bridges and tunnels are urgently needed to prom…
The Yomiuri Shimbun 7:12 pm, May 18, 2014Govt, BOJ must tide over economy’s downturn in the wake of sales tax hike５・９％成長 駆け込みの反動減を乗り切れThe national economy’s higher-than-expected growth in the first three months of the ye…
May 17, 2014EDITORIAL: Heavy-handed approach to Futenma can only antagonize Okinawa辺野古移設―これが熱望した祖国かAn extraordinary situation concerning the proposed relocation of the U.S. military’s Futenma base is unfolding in Okinawa, wh…
May 16, 2014EDITORIAL: Collective self-defense a question of whether Japan can go to war集団的自衛権―戦争に必要最小限はないA private advisory panel submitted a report to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on May 15, calling on the government to tak…
May 15, 2014EDITORIAL: Citizens taking a stand to protect democracy in Japan路上の民主主義―自ら考え動き出す人たちThe triple disaster that befell Japan in 2011 was the catalyst for profound reflection among citizens and calls for fundamenta…
May 15, 2014EDITORIAL: Citizens taking a stand to protect democracy in Japan路上の民主主義―自ら考え動き出す人たちThe triple disaster that befell Japan in 2011 was the catalyst for profound reflection among citizens and calls for fundamenta…
May 14, 2014EDITORIAL: China must not be allowed to put NPT regime at riskＮＰＴ会議―中国も核軍縮に加われThe Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) requires the world’s nuclear states to strive in earnest for nuclear disa…
May 14, 2014EDITORIAL: China must not be allowed to put NPT regime at riskＮＰＴ会議―中国も核軍縮に加われThe Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) requires the world’s nuclear states to strive in earnest for nuclear disa…
May 13, 2014EDITORIAL: Tokyo given great opportunity to become more bicycle-friendly（社説）銀輪都市東京 「クルマ脳」を改めるThe bicycle is the most useful tool for making society less dependent on cars. 自転車は脱クルマの切り札である。Chi…
May 12, 2014EDITORIAL: Threat posed by volcanic eruptions to nuclear plants must be carefully examined原発と火山―噴火の脅威を直視せよNow is the time to rethink the risk of operating nuclear power plants in Japan, which is one of the most v…
The Yomiuri Shimbun 8:55 pm, May 09, 2014Ouster of Yingluck does nothing to open path out of Thailand’s chaosタイ首相失職 混乱を助長する憲法裁の判断Thailand’s prime minister has been driven from her post. And no hint of a path out of the c…
May 08, 2014EDITORIAL: Momii’s behavior undermining NHK’s credibilityＮＨＫ会長―これで信頼保てるのかAs a public and nonprofit entity, Japan Broadcasting Corp. (NHK) should operate solely for the well-being of the public and outside the rea…
May 07, 2014EDITORIAL: Maglev Shinkansen project not something to be rushed（社説）リニア新幹線 早めにブレーキをCentral Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai) on April 23 submitted its final assessment report to the government on the environmental i…
May 06, 2014EDITORIAL: Hakamada case reinforces arguments against death penalty袴田事件が問うもの―死刑のない社会を考えるThe Japanese government can legally end a person’s life as punishment for a crime. 人の命を、刑罰として国家が奪う。The …
May 05, 2014EDITORIAL: Xinjiang bombing reflects China’s flawed policy toward minorities（社説）中国新疆テロ 民族政策の失敗だろうChina has been hit by a string of violent incidents linked to problems concerning ethnic minorities in the cou…
The Yomiuri Shimbun 4:00 am, May 05, 2014Japan, European countries should strengthen ties in defense equipment首相欧州歴訪 防衛装備協力で連携強化せよJapan and Europe are partners that give priority to keeping international order and promot…
May 03, 2014EDITORIAL: Abe taking pacifist Constitution away from the people安倍政権と憲法―平和主義の要を壊すなJapan’s Constitution cannot be revised with a simple majority vote in the Diet. 国会の多数決だけで、憲法を改めることはできない。…
May 02, 2014EDITORIAL: On a mission to stop growing trend toward intolerance朝日支局襲撃―「排他」に立ち向かうMay 3, Constitution Day, is a date that is etched into our memory. On this day 27 years ago, a man wielding a shotgun stormed The …
The Yomiuri Shimbun 7:06 pm, April 30, 2014Obama’s reinforcement of Asian ties sends strong message to China米のアジア重視 対中牽制に同盟諸国を生かせAs U.S. President Barack Obama—known for his “Asia pivot” policy—reconfirms his nation’s u…
April 29, 2014EDITORIAL: Utilities should start plotting nuclear-free future for themselves（社説）原発ゼロの夏 内向きの経営脱する時Electric utilities are still warning that a lack of nuclear power generation will cause power shortages and…
