2010 JULY 7 - JULY 13

Japan Press Weekly

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

2010 JULY 7 - JULY 13

JCP issues statement on Upper House election results
The Japanese Communist Party Standing Executive Committee on July 12 issued the statement on the House of Councilors election results.

Koizumi's 'structural reform' policy revives under Kan
The Kan Cabinet is following in the footsteps of the Koizumi Cabinet by representing the interests of major corporations and the U.S. government while forcing the public to shoulder heavier burdens.

Does Japan have too many public employees?
The major political parties are competing with each other in calling for a reduction in the number of public employees. Does Japan really have too many public workers as they claim?

POLITICS
Koizumi's 'structural reform' policy revives under Kan - Akahata 'clear stream, muddy stream' column

UPPER HOUSE ELECTION
JCP issues statement on Upper House election results
JCP wins three seats in Upper House election
Ruling parties defeated

OKINAWA
Okinawa Assembly calls for reexamination of US base relocation

US FORCES
SDF repeatedly have joint exercises with US forces

50 years of Japan-U.S. Alliance
SOFA, the Darkness - Part IX

WORLD CONFERENCE
Develop movement for abolition of nuclear weapons based on NPT Review Conference outcome - Akahata editorial
Gensuikyo works hard for success of 2010 anti-nuke meeting

WELL-BEING
For reliable childcare services - Akahata editorial (excerpts)

LABOR
Does Japan have too many public employees?

ENVIRONMENT
Power and steel plants are major greenhouse gas emitters

JCP
Ogata attends outgoing Vietnamese minister's farewell reception
Fuwa sends message of condolence on death of CPV Hoang Tung
Ogata attends US independence day reception