‘Secrecy maintenance’ legislation violates right to know

A government expert panel on “secrecy maintenance” legislation has recently submitted to Chief Cabinet Secretary Edano Yukio a report proposing that a “secrecy maintenance” law be enacted, which could lead to restricting the public’s right to know.

653 public figures oppose ‘Kimigayo’ regulation at school

A group of 653 people in the fields of education and culture expressed their support for an appeal calling on Osaka Governor Hashimoto Toru to abolish the ordinance compelling teachers to stand up and sing ‘Kimigayo’ at public school events.

Nuclear energy and political parties – LDP (Part 1)

When it was established on November 15, 1955, the Liberal Democratic Party published a political platform paper stating, “We will take special measures to promote science and technology in preparation for a change in industrial structure centering on peaceful uses of atomic power.”