2010 SEPTEMBER 15 - SEPTEMBER 21

Japan Press Weekly

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

2010 SEPTEMBER 15 - SEPTEMBER 21

How to solve the issue of the Senkaku Islands: Japan’s indisputable territorial right
Protests in China are continuing over this month’s collision of a Chinese fishing vessel with two Japan Coast Guard patrol ships near the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture and the arrest of the trawler’s captain. The Japanese Communist Party issued a statement in 1972 making clear that the Senkakus are Japan’s territory. Based on this statement, this article explores the way to solve the problem.

Kan, the executor of old-style politics: Shii
During the DPJ’s presidential election campaign, Kan reiterated the phrase “new growth strategy” but what he meant by that was that “preferential policies for large corporations will stimulate the economy and improve people’s living conditions,” exactly the same notion that the LDP had that proved to be a failure.

More elderly unable to afford to pay insurance premiums
The number of people who have become unable to afford to pay the premiums for the discriminatory health insurance program for the elderly aged 75 and over is rapidly increasing.

POLITICS
Kan, the executor of old-style politics: Shii

Reshuffled Cabinet should do away with old-style politics - Akahata editorial

ECONOMY

Keidanren’s tax proposal will demolish domestic demand - Akahata editorial

US FORCES
US base employee must be tried in Japanese court: Iwakuni residents

Live US shells found in Okinawa

US warships must stop visiting civilian ports - Akahata editorial (excerpts)
Alliance of Subordination

Mechanism of US privileges -- Part IX

WELL-BEING
Elderly people’s rally calls for elimination of isolation of elderly

Lawyers in march call for continuation of scholarship program for legal apprentices

More elderly unable to afford to pay insurance premiums

INTERNATIONAL
How to solve the issue of the Senkaku Islands: Japan justifiably claims sovereignty

The JCP’s 1972 statement on Senkaku Islands

JCP

Ichida attends reception at Mexican Embassy