Japan Press Weekly

( November 3, 2009)

U.S. Marines starts firing drill at the foot of Mt. Fuji

( November 3, 2009)

Monthly salaries decline for 16 consecutive months

( November 3, 2009)

Lawyers criticize opposition to tightening the use of temporary workers

( November 3, 2009)

Government tries to abolish welfare assistance in exchange for free tuition

( November 1, 2009)

A closer look at U.S. Futenma base’s ‘relocation’ issue How was it started?

( October 31, 2009)

Government must act responsibly to meet urgent needs of the public: Ichida

( October 31, 2009)

10,000 people with disabilities demand abolition of ‘self-support’ law

( October 31, 2009)

JCP Fuwa lectures on Marx at Tokyo University

( October 30, 2009)

PM Hatoyama unable to have clear answer to key issues: Shii

( October 30, 2009)

JCP Shii urges PM to act to fundamentally change policies

( October 30, 2009)

Unionized workers demand government contractors decent wages

( October 30, 2009)

Students seeking scholarships increase tenfold in 5 years

( October 29, 2009)

Ozawa’s fund-raising party contradicts DPJ promise

( October 29, 2009)

Okinawans protest against relocation of Futenma base within Okinawa

( October 29, 2009)

Former official discloses U.S. motive on bases in Okinawa

( October 29, 2009)

Law to help hepatitis patients must be established without delay

( October 28, 2009)

Cabinet members divided over U.S. Futenma base relocation

( October 28, 2009)

DM considers MSDF mission shift from anti-terrorism to anti-piracy

( October 28, 2009)

JCP Koike demands abolishment of unjust medical system for elderly

( October 27, 2009)

Hatoyama delivers his first policy speech

(October 27, 2009)

Hatoyama fails to specify how to address key issues: JCP Shii

( October 27, 2009)

PM no explanation about his political funds report

( October 27, 2009)

Shii explains points to bring up for debate

( October 26, 2009)

Foreign minister’s remark draws criticism from Okinawans

( October 26, 2009)

Elimination of national standards for day-care centers threatens children’s safety

( October 25, 2009)

Progressive forum calls for strengthening of movement

( October 24, 2009)

Okada ;moving Futenma Base outside Okinawa not an option

( October 24, 2009)

New government leaves ‘sympathy budget’ for U.S. forces intact

( October 24, 2009)

Health minister; new medical care schemefor elderly delayed

( October 23, 2009)

Ozawa's“Diet reform”is criticized

( October 23, 2009)

Eliminate corruption involving the use of ministry subsidies Akahata editorial (excerpts)

( October 23, 2009)

Is Toyota again using workers as disposable labor?

( October 22 & 23, 2009)

Hidankyo holds rally for relief of A-bomb survivors

( October 22, 2009)

More interpellation time requested for smaller parties in Upper House

( October 22, 2009)

U.S. soldier found guilty of hit and run

( October 22, 2009)

New government must adhere to Okinawan demand Akahata editorial (excerpts)

( October 22, 2009)

Rally for additional benefits for single-parent households

( October 21, 2009)

No place for U.S. Marines in Japan: Ginowan City mayor

( October 21, 2009)

Anpo-Haki calls for new U.S. base construction to be cancelled

( October 21, 2009)

Court rules Isuzu’s layoff of contingent workers as illegal

( October 20, 2009)

Japan’s poverty rate of 15.7% is highest level

( October 20, 2009)

DPJ members complain lack of inner-party policy-making body

( October 20, 2009)

Hokkaido Gensuikyo opposes USS Patriot entry into civil port

(October 20, 2009)

Peace organizations demand U.S. Marine Corps drill canceled

(October 20, 2009)

JCP requests measures to solve Yanba dam issue

( October 18 & 19, 2009)

NGOs call on ICNND to reflect momentum for nuclear-free world

( October 19, 2009)

Supreme Court must ensure proceedings over handbill posting case - Akahata editorial (excerpts)

( October 18, 19, 2009)

National rally marking Matsukawa Incident’s 60th anniversary

(October 18, 2009)

DPJ policies criticized as inadequate in responding to people’s demands

( October 17, 2009)

FY 2010 budget request reaches record-high level