Japan Press Weekly

(June 8 & 9, 2016)

PM’s claim that ‘Abenomics contributed to increase in tax revenues’ is blatant lie

(June 8, 2016)

Contingent workers at Tohoku Univ. fighting back against dismissal plan

(June 7, 2016)

Pro-governor political parties gain majority in Okinawa prefectural assembly election

(June 7, 2016)

Tokyoites not satisfied with report on Gov. Masuzoe’s ‘inappropriate’ spending of public funds

(June 5 & 7, 2016)

Non-regular workers exchange experiences in minimum wage hike movements

(June 7-9, 2016)

Gov’t deregulation policies cause more accidents at nurseries

(June 6, 2016)

40,000 citizens rally to change politics with opposition bloc’s victory in Upper House election

(June 1 & 6, 2016)

Drunken US sailor causes car accidents despite ‘tightened official discipline’

(June 6, 2016)

Japan-US agreement to limit SOFA coverage is misleading

(June 5, 2016)

Hearing-impaired persons need more sign-language interpreters

(June 5, 2016)

Bribery of Amari dropped but Abe still responsible for holding the ex-minister accountable for scandal

(June 4, 2016)

Over 70% of Okinawans: neither ‘discipline’ nor ‘education’ prevents US crimes

(June 4, 2016)

More than 80% of US servicemen committing crimes in Japan unindicted

(June 4, 2016)

Gov’t decides on ineffective measures to prevent crimes committed by US servicemen

(June 2-4, 2016)

This week’s JCP international activities

(June 3, 2016)

Shii: stop imposing on people choice between higher consumption tax and lowered welfare services

(June 3, 2016)

Female firefighters group calls for female-friendly work environment

(June 3, 2016)

Fukushima N-crisis sufferers negotiate with state and TEPCO for full compensation

(June 2, 2016)

Tokyo Governor Masuzoe should fully account for his money scandals

(June 2, 2016)

JCP resolves to open a new page in Japanese politics through July Upper House election

(June 2, 2016)

Part-time jobs for male workers increase while full-time jobs decline

(June 1, 2016)

Joint opposition candidates finally chosen in all single-seat constituencies for upcoming Upper House election

(June 1, 2016)

Shii: Opposition parties’ joint proposal of no-confidence motion will lead to further cooperation

(June 1, 2016)

70% of young workers complained about low wages: DYLJ survey

(May 31, 2016)

4 opposition parties’ bill calls for participation of more women in politics

(May 27 & 31, 2016)

US military rape victim calls for SOFA revision

(May 31, 2016)

Use Upper House election to build an economy governed by rules

(May 31, 2016)

Researchers hold symposium opposing involvement in gov’t military research

(May 31, 2016)

Citizens urge gov’t to ensure that visually impaired teachers can keep teaching

(May 30, 2016)

JCP Kira calls on university students to take action for political change

(May 30, 2016)

Shii: Abe’s argument about pre-Lehman crisis situation fits more with current state of Japanese economy

(May 26 & 29, 2016)

80% of disabled persons live below poverty line: civil group data

(May 28, 2016)

Hibakusha commenting on Obama visit to Hiroshima call for ‘No more Hibakusha’

(May 28, 2016)

JCP member becomes joint opposition candidate in Kagawa

(May 28, 2016)

Okinawa Prefectural Assembly race starts focusing on the base issue

(May 28, 2016)

4 opposition parties jointly submit bill to eliminate discrimination against LGBT

(May 28, 2016)

Shii on Obama visit to Hiroshima: historic step forward

(May 26 & 28, 2016)

This week’s JCP international activities

(May 27, 2016)

Shii criticizes both Japanese and US leaders for skirting around SOFA

(May 27, 2016)

Okinawa Prefectural Assembly demands USMC withdrawal for the first time

(May 27, 2016)

Shii: US military’s training disrespect of Okinawans contributes to crimes by military personnel

(May 27, 2016)

At least 1,600 Japanese killed in US military-related incidents after the war

(May 26, 2016)

Serious crimes by US personnel occur more than once a month in Okinawa

(May 26, 2016)

Shii shakes hands with Ozawa to support joint opposition candidate

(May 26, 2016)

Antinuke organization adopts ‘message to Obama’

(May 26, 2016)

Minamisoma residents feel uneasy about high radiation levels

(May 25, 2016)

JCP Akamine criticizes gov’t for taking no measures to prevent crimes by US servicemen

(May 25, 2016)

Mitsubishi fraud affects local jobs

(May 25, 2016)

Japanese and US gov’ts must stop trampling on Okinawans’ human rights

(May 24, 2016)

Bookshop owner doubts Masuzoe’s explanation for political fund scandal