THE JAPAN TIMES - OPINION PAGE
THE JAPAN TIMES - OPINION PAGE
2009 Articles
The Japan Times: January 8, 2009
Outlook is mixed for 2009
Looking at 2009, the good news is that the global economy is likely to recover much faster than predicted.
Outlook is mixed for 2009
Looking at 2009, the good news is that the global economy is likely to recover much faster than predicted.
The Japan Times: January 15, 2009
Antiforeigner discrimination is a right for Japanese people
"Japan girai" — dislike of Japan — is an allergy that seems to afflict many Westerners here.
Antiforeigner discrimination is a right for Japanese people
"Japan girai" — dislike of Japan — is an allergy that seems to afflict many Westerners here.
The Japan Times: January 15, 2009
What's wrong with the way English is taught in Japan?
The good news is that Japan's education bureaucrats realize that despite six years of school study many Japanese are still unable to speak English well.
What's wrong with the way English is taught in Japan?
The good news is that Japan's education bureaucrats realize that despite six years of school study many Japanese are still unable to speak English well.
The Japan Times: February 15, 2009
Immorality of bushfires
Australia will recover from its recent bushfire tragedy damage. But can it recover from the shock of discovering how much of the damage was due to arson?
Immorality of bushfires
Australia will recover from its recent bushfire tragedy damage. But can it recover from the shock of discovering how much of the damage was due to arson?
The Japan Times: February 27, 2009
Econ lessons from Japan
Searching the reasons for Japan's "lost decade" has long been popular among U.S. and British commentators seeking an answer to the West's current economic problems.
Econ lessons from Japan
Searching the reasons for Japan's "lost decade" has long been popular among U.S. and British commentators seeking an answer to the West's current economic problems.
日本経済からの教訓
現在西側諸国が直面している経済問題に対する答えを模索している米英コメンテーターの間で、バブル崩壊以来日本に蔓延していると彼らがいうデフレーションと、成長の頓挫― の原因探しが、以前から流行している。
現在西側諸国が直面している経済問題に対する答えを模索している米英コメンテーターの間で、バブル崩壊以来日本に蔓延していると彼らがいうデフレーションと、成長の頓挫― の原因探しが、以前から流行している。
The Japan Times: March 24, 2009
Barring the people needed
The Calderon affair is seen as an indictment of Japan's confused immigration policies. And rightly.
Barring the people needed
The Calderon affair is seen as an indictment of Japan's confused immigration policies. And rightly.
The Japan Times: April 9, 2009
Australia & Afghanistan
So Australia's Labor Party prime minister, the Chinese-speaking Kevin Rudd, has promised Australia will stay the course with the United States in Afghanistan right to the very end.
Australia & Afghanistan
So Australia's Labor Party prime minister, the Chinese-speaking Kevin Rudd, has promised Australia will stay the course with the United States in Afghanistan right to the very end.
The Japan Times: May 12, 2009
Northern Territories Dispute
Visits to Japan by Soviet and Russian leaders over the years have done little to break the Northern Territories deadlock...
Northern Territories Dispute
Visits to Japan by Soviet and Russian leaders over the years have done little to break the Northern Territories deadlock...
The Japan Times: May 27, 2009
Cross straight gap narrows
Two things became apparent during a recent visit to China.
Cross straight gap narrows
Two things became apparent during a recent visit to China.
The Japan Times: June 1, 2009
Sri Lanka and Tiananmen: Time to accept the truth
It used to be said the first casualty of war is the truth. But today we do not even need wars to see truth destroyed.
Sri Lanka and Tiananmen: Time to accept the truth
It used to be said the first casualty of war is the truth. But today we do not even need wars to see truth destroyed.
The Japan Times: July 16, 2009
Reflecting on the lessons of Robert McNamara's war
The death of former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara at age 93 has reopened the debate on his role.
Reflecting on the lessons of Robert McNamara's war
The death of former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara at age 93 has reopened the debate on his role.
The Japan Times: October 20, 2009
Western media stoking conflict
A little more than a year ago, Russia and Georgia were at war over Georgia's small autonomous republic of South Ossetia.
Western media stoking conflict
A little more than a year ago, Russia and Georgia were at war over Georgia's small autonomous republic of South Ossetia.
西側メディアは紛争の火を煽る
一年少し前、ロシアとグルジアは、グルジアの小さな自治共和国南オセチアをめぐり戦争状態にあった。
The Japan Times: August 26, 2009
First ban the hawks, then the bomb
This year's Hiroshima atomic bombing anniversary saw more demands for the abolition of nuclear weapons.
The Japan Times: November 12, 2009
APEC remains toothless
The APEC grouping will hold its annual summit meeting in Singapore this weekend...
APEC remains toothless
The APEC grouping will hold its annual summit meeting in Singapore this weekend...
The Japan Times: December 3, 2009
China's harmful economic policies
It’s time to start getting tough on Beijing.
China's harmful economic policies
It’s time to start getting tough on Beijing.
The Japan Times: December 28, 2009
Economy chasing its tail
The Japanese have a saying — "sandome no shoujiki."
Economy chasing its tail
The Japanese have a saying — "sandome no shoujiki."