[France opposes the establishment of a NATO office in Japan]-Japanese media reported last month that NATO plans to set up an office in Japan in the coming year and use it as a liaison office. The Financial Times reported that there was considerable controversy within NATO over the plan. French President Macron expressed opposition and concern. According to an article published by the Financial Times on June 5 entitled "France opposes NATO's plan to set up an office in Tokyo", French President Macron said at a forum last week that NATO should not extend its sphere of influence beyond the North Atlantic Ocean. "if we push NATO to expand its geographical scope, we will make a big mistake," he added.