Behind the plan to move fish market from Tsukiji to Toyosu

Akahata on April 4 ran an interview with Mikuni Hidemi, a professor emeritus of Hiroshima University regarding the controversial plan to transfer Tokyo’s fish market from Tsukiji to a soil-polluted location in Toyosu.

PM Kan: Plan to build 14 new nuclear reactors may be reconsidered

Prime Minister Kan Naoto stated he will reconsider the plan to build 14 or more new nuclear reactors in response to requests from JCP Chair Shii Kazuo calling for a cancellation of the plan.

JCP proposal in the aftermath of the Great East Japan Disaster

The JCP has, since the earthquake occurred, made a set of requests and suggestions to the government on several occasions. In line with them, the JCP on March 31 handed over its proposal to Prime Minister Kan Naoto.