--The Asahi Shimbun, Dec. 3EDITORIAL: Henoko court battle raises fundamental question of Japanese democracy（社説）政府と沖縄県 地方自治は存在するか“Do local autonomy and democracy really exist in Japan?” was the big question as the trial …

The Yomiuri ShimbunGathering of global leaders sets stage for antiterrorism solidarityパリ首脳外交 対テロ連帯アピールする場にThe leaders of about 150 nations and territories have gathered in Paris, about two weeks after coordinated terrori…

The Yomiuri ShimbunNew framework for emissions cuts must involve emerging economiesＣＯＰ２１開幕 新興国も責任果たす枠組みにCan a new framework to replace the Kyoto Protocol be put in place on emissions control? The international climate c…

The Yomiuri ShimbunFinland’s decision on final disposal of spent nuclear fuel makes good sense核廃棄物処分 現実的なフィンランドの判断The recent decision by Finland may serve as a good guideline to countries that are racking their brains ov…