(記事翻訳)Obuchi is grilled over political funds abuse

----------Obuchi is grilled over political funds abuseBY MIZUHO AOKI - Japan Times (OCT 17, 2014)http://goo.gl/P6qAqs---------- In a blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, trade minister Yuko Obuchi was grilled Thursday by the opposition camp …

2014-10-17

(記事翻訳)Experts question indictment of Japanese journalist in South Korea

Experts question indictment of Japanese journalist in South Korea (韓国での日本人記者に対する起訴、専門家からは疑問。) KYODO - http://bit.ly/1txHbWz (OCT 10, 2014) South Korea’s indictment of the former Seoul bureau chief at the right-lean…

2014-10-15

(記事翻訳)Mobs attempt to break through Hong Kong protesters’ barricades.

----- Mobs attempt to break through Hong Kong protesters’ barricades BLOOMBERG - http://goo.gl/DMjBd2 (OCT 13, 2014) ----- HONG KONG – Hundreds of men attempted to break through barricades erected by Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters near…

2014-10-05

(記事翻訳) Rights group urges Malaysia not to deport 155 Uighur migrants to China

Rights group urges Malaysia not to deport 155 Uighur migrants to China AFP-JIJI (Oct 5, 2014) - http://bit.ly/1rYVUIL —— KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian human rights group on Sunday called on the government not to forcibly deport 155 Chinese et…

2014-10-05

(翻訳) Tourists may not warm to Japan’s welcome.

Tourists may not warm to Japan’s welcome BY PHILIP BRASOR - The Japan Times (Oct 4, 2014) http://goo.gl/lcJlin —— A former colleague of mine always made it a point to tell people coming to Japan for a visit to bring lots of handkerchiefs b…

2014-09-28

(翻訳; Opinion) Hyperbole over Asahi affair tarnishes brand Japan

—— Hyperbole over Asahi affair tarnishes brand Japan Sep. 27, 2014 BY JEFF KINGSTON (http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2014/09/27/commentary/hyperbole-asahi-affair-tarnishes-brand-japan/) —— The Asahi Shimbun has been apologetic of late …

2014-08-11

Shinzo Abe looks for allies outside Japan as popularity wanes at home

----- Shinzo Abe looks for allies outside Japan as popularity wanes at home (支持率低下の中、安倍氏は海外に友好を求める。) The Guardian - http://bit.ly/1kWkfMY (August 11, 2014) ----- Japan’s prime minister Shinzo Abe showed off his footba…

2014-08-09

(Editorial) Food safety without borders

----- Food safety without borders (国境無き食の安全を) The Japan Times - http://bit.ly/1vldPLq (August 8, 2014) ----- The recent revelation that a food maker in Shanghai that supplies fast-food and retail chains, including ones in Japan, w…

2014-08-07

Senkaku tensions could spark unwanted clash with China, annual defense report warns

----- Senkaku tensions could spark unwanted clash with China, annual defense report warns (尖閣問題での軋轢が中国との不本意な衝突を招く恐れ年次防衛報告書で警告) The Japan Times - http://goo.gl/WQX0fb (Aug, 5, 2014) ----- Japan is deeply c…

2014-08-05

Asahi Shimbun admits errors in past ‘comfort women’ stories

----- Asahi Shimbun admits errors in past ‘comfort women’ stories (朝日新聞が過去の「慰安婦」に関しての記事の間違いを認める) The Japan Times - http://bit.ly/XAs14t -----The Asahi Shimbun admitted Tuesday to serious errors in many articles …

2014-07-28

(翻訳記事)Safety net is for all taxpayers

----- Safety net is for all taxpayers セーフティネットを全ての納税者に。 The Japan Times: Opinioin (Jul 26, 2014) - http://bit.ly/1plmrft ----- The Supreme Court ruled July 18 that foreigners living in Japan, even with permanent residency …