It is very useful for Japanese people to read English articles on the Internet, because Japanese can learn many things about the world.
Many things that have happened in the world are closely related with Japan. Human beings of the world now have the common language, therefore, we can understand each other by using English.
Not only is speaking English now a tool of communication around the world, reading and writing English are also important.
Japanese people should have the courage to speak with foreigners. It is an experience.
Anyway, Japanese people will have many chances to speak with foreigners in the near future. Japanese people should open their heart to foreigners.