Al Jazeera Journalism Review
Editor of the English edition of Al Jazeera Journalism Review. A journalist, political commentator, and media specialist, she focuses on Middle Eastern affairs and media literacy.
Media consultant and producer for Japanese and Middle Eastern TV networks.
Hosted a live political talk show on Asahi Newstar in Tokyo (2006–2010).
Mei holds a Ph.D. in Media Studies from Doshisha University, an MA in International Relations, and a BA in Political Science from the American University of Beirut.
Author of Unveiling the 'Arab Spring': Democratic Revolutions Orchestrated by the West and the Media (2012 Japanese), From the Ghettos of the Middle East (2003 Japanese) and an autobiography, Secrets: From Palestine to the Country of Cherry Trees (2002 Japanese).
Twitter: @MayShigenobu
Writer’s Articles
Systematic Bias: How Western Media Framed the March 18 Massacre of Palestinians
On March 18, Israel launched a large-scale assault on Gaza, killing over 412 Palestinians and injuring more than 500, while Western media uncritically echoed Israel’s claim of “targeting Hamas.” Rather than exposing the massacre, coverage downplayed the death toll, delayed key facts, and framed the attacks as justified pressure on Hamas—further highlighting the double standard in valuing Palestinian lives.
Testimonies of the First Witness of the Sabra & Shatila Massacre
The Sabra and Shatila massacre in 1982 saw over 3,000 unarmed Palestinian refugees brutally killed by Phalangist militias under the facilitation of Israeli forces. As the first journalist to enter the camps, Japanese journalist Ryuichi Hirokawa provides a harrowing first-hand account of the atrocity amid a media blackout. His testimony highlights the power of bearing witness to a war crime and contrasts the past Israeli public outcry with today’s silence over the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
Analysis: Could Artificial Intelligence Replace Humans in Journalism?
Recent advances in AI are mind-blowing. But good journalism requires certain skills which, for now at least, only humans can master
Have you been hacked? - What Pegasus spyware revelations mean for journalists
How to protect yourself following the news that sophisticated spyware has been used to hack the smartphones of journalists, activists and politicians around the world.