2010 JUNE 2 - JUNE 8

Japan Press Weekly

Japan Press Service Co., Ltd. is the only news agency providing information of progressive, democratic movements in Japan

2010 JUNE 9 - JUNE 15

Strong economy: For whom is it strong?
Prime Minister Kan Naoto in his first policy speech stated, “(The new Cabinet will) bring about a ‘strong economy,’ ‘robust public finances’ and a ‘strong social security system’ in an integrated manner.” If he means a strong and reliable government representing the interests of business circles, nothing good can be expected for the general public.

DPJ depends on Rengo money and votes
With the Upper House election approaching, the Democratic Party of Japan is increasingly leaning on the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (Rengo), the largest DPJ support base, for money, the rounding up of votes, and organizational campaigns to produce Rengo-backed DPJ politicians.

Does new PM Kan still carry on spirit of civil movement?
Ichikawa Fusae and civil movement - these are always mentioned in newspapers and TV programs to introduce new Prime Minister Kan Naoto. The media want to portray as if Kan’s inauguration is the emergence of a leader who started his career in a civil movement, however……