Explore a thought-provoking conference lecture from the 2019 Kyoto University International Research Meeting focused on "CEFR Principles and Reality." Professor Hideo Hosokawa from Waseda University examines the interpretation of plurilingualism, comparing the Council of Europe's principles with Japanese society. Delivered in Japanese and French at Kyoto University's Department of Human and Environmental Studies, this 21-minute presentation delves into the complex relationship between European language education frameworks and their application in the Japanese context.