Monthly Archives: August 2015

The media poll public opinion with great regularity — and consistency. There is pretty good consistency in what is asked. There is even consistency in the general format. Do you support the current administration or not? Why? Why not? What … Continue reading →

I am really glad I do/did not have to translate this passage from the Prime Minister’s remarks at today’s ceremony commemorating Japan’s war dead. 皆様の子、孫たちは、皆様の祖国を、自由で民主的な国に造り上げ、平和と繁栄を享受しています。それは、皆様の尊い犠牲の上に、その上にのみ、あり得たものだということを、わたくしたちは、片時も忘れません。 Similarly in case of heart patients or other such chronic issue, it is best to … Continue reading →

The LDP’s Komura has apparently criticized the DPJ for even asking whether or not the SDF could transport nuclear weapons for the U.S. under the new legislation. Since Japan has the three non-nuclear principles — principles that he did not … Continue reading →