--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…

--The Asahi Shimbun, Nov. 26EDITORIAL: Vote-value disparity a gross inequality that cannot continue（社説）一票の不平等 いつまで放置するのかThe Supreme Court’s latest ruling on the issue of vote-value disparity has left us wondering how lo…

The Yomiuri ShimbunTake every possible antiterror step in preparation for 2020 Tokyo Games五輪基本方針 テロ対策にも万全を期したいPreparations for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games stumbled significantly due to the withdrawal of p…

The Yomiuri ShimbunIt’s not the time for lobbing criticism over downing of Russian warplane露軍機撃墜 非難合戦を続けている場合かThis situation has poured cold water on the opportunity for cooperation between Russia, the United States and E…

The Yomiuri ShimbunDeepen Japan-U.S. cooperation to handle China’s maritime advances日米首脳会談 中国の海洋進出に連携対処をJapan and the United States must work closely together and play a leading role in both the political and economic fi…

The Yomiuri ShimbunExpansion of free trade framework must center around TPP pactＡＰＥＣ 自由貿易拡大はＴＰＰを軸にBroadening high-level trade liberalization based on the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement is indispensable to t…

--The Asahi Shimbun, Nov. 10EDITORIAL: Scrap Monju reactor project and use money to develop renewable energies（社説）行革公開検証 もんじゅが焦点だThe annual public review of policy programs by the government to identify wasteful spending …

The Yomiuri ShimbunJapan-U.S. talks on ‘sympathy budget’ must be based on trust in alliance思いやり予算 日米同盟の信頼損ねぬ議論をTokyo should conduct discussions calmly with Washington over its budgetary appropriations for host-nation sup…

--The Asahi Shimbun, Oct. 30EDITORIAL: Japan's cherished values apparently don't apply to Okinawa（社説）辺野古、本体工事着手 埋め立て強行は許されぬHow long does the central government intend to continue the history of discriminatory treat…

October 21, 2015 (Mainichi Japan)Editorial: Company donations put fairness of Okinawa environmental watchdog in doubt社説：辺野古環境委 公正に監視できるのかThree members of an expert panel tasked with monitoring the environmental impact of…

The Yomiuri ShimbunAfghanistan’s security must be regained with extension of U.S. troop presenceアフガン情勢 米軍駐留延長で治安取り戻せThe international community has sacrificed a lot and spent a vast amount of money and time to bring stab…

The Yomiuri ShimbunRussia must cooperate in investigating downing of Malaysian jet over Ukraineマレー機撃墜 ロシアは事件捜査に協力せよEven though more than one year has passed since the tragic event that killed nearly 300 people, there has…

The Yomiuri ShimbunSouth Korea should not shake alliance with U.S. by favoring China too much米韓首脳会談 対中傾斜で同盟を揺るがすなIt is vital that the United States and South Korea maintain their solid alliance, for the deterrence of Nor…

The Yomiuri ShimbunJapan should boost contribution to peace as UNSC nonpermanent member非常任理事国 国際平和協力に弾みつけたいBecoming a member of the U.N. Security Council is a significant step forward to enhance Japan’s engagement in the…

The Yomiuri ShimbunRules on tax-dodging multinationals must be thoroughly implemented多国籍企業 課税逃れ防止ルールの徹底をInternational cooperation must be bolstered to close tax loopholes that can be exploited by multinational business co…

--The Asahi Shimbun, Oct. 5EDITORIAL: Abe government's 'inward-looking' diplomacy serves no purpose（社説）外務省ＨＰ 外交が内向きすぎるThe Foreign Ministry on Sept. 18 updated the “History Issues Q&A” section on its Japanese website. The …

October 14, 2015 (Mainichi Japan)Editorial: Okinawa Gov. Onaga compelled to revoke landfill work approval社説：辺野古取り消し やむを得ない知事判断Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga has revoked the approval of land reclamation work off the Henoko d…

The Yomiuri ShimbunPeople’s understanding, confidence indispensable to My Number systemマイナンバー 国民の理解と信頼が不可欠だThe My Number system, under which 12-digit identification numbers are assigned to everyone in the nation, has sta…

October 11, 2015 (Mainichi Japan)Kaleidoscope of the Heart: Girls who reject the prospect of life as adults香山リカのココロの万華鏡：おとなを拒否する少女 ／東京Yet another sad crime occurred in Japan recently, as a third-year female high s…

The Yomiuri ShimbunUnacceptable for UNESCO to add Nanjing Incident to memory list世界記憶遺産 容認できない南京事件の登録Could the latest UNESCO registration be misunderstood as a stamp of approval given by an international organization to …

The Yomiuri ShimbunTPP task force should not limit itself to agricultural protectionＴＰＰ総合対策 農業以外への目配りも大切だWe hope the government’s newly established TPP task force will not disappoint by coming up with measures focusing …

The Yomiuri ShimbunAre Russian airstrikes in Syria targeting ISIL in name only?露のシリア空爆 「イスラム国」掃討は名目かRussia’s full-scale use of military force in Syria has heightened tensions between Moscow and Washington, and the stand…

The Yomiuri ShimbunJapan must prepare strategically to beat China for overseas orders高速鉄道戦略 中国との受注競争に備えよJapan must strategically prepare to compete for overseas orders with China, a country that mounts an export offensive…

The Yomiuri ShimbunSteady scientific exploration has earned 2 Japanese Nobel prizesノーベル科学賞 地道な探究心が実を結んだFor a second consecutive day, an outstanding feat was achieved. ２日続きの快挙だ。Takaaki Kajita, director of the Uni…

The Yomiuri ShimbunBoost economic growth in giant TPP free trade zoneＴＰＰ大筋合意 巨大貿易圏で成長底上げ図れ ◆日本農業の強化は待ったなしだA new trade and investment framework that will drive the global economy will be born in the Asia-Pa…

香山リカ先生はアベノミクスや安倍首相のやり方に不信感を抱いているのだと思います。マスメディアの提供する情報のほうが正しいと思います。デフレ脱却しても、インフレ率２％を達成しても、それが多くの国民を不幸に陥れるのならば、本末転倒の政策です。…

The Yomiuri ShimbunImplement procurement, export of defense equipment strategically防衛装備庁発足 調達と輸出を戦略的に進めよA framework has been put into place for Japan to efficiently procure defense equipment and expand its technological…