Japan Press Weekly

(May 8, 2015)

3-month Peace March leaves for Hiroshima/Nagasaki

(May 6, 2015)

Concerns over ‘My Number’ system increasing among SMEs

(May 6, 2015)

Sound waves from US nuclear-powered submarines may be killing dolphins

(May 6, 2015)

Japan’s new target for cutting GHG emissions is too low

(May 4, 2015)

30,000 citizens speak out against gov’t move to destroy pacifist Constitution

(May 4, 2015)

Labor minister indicates possible expansion of zero-overtime-payment system

(May 3, 2015)

Yamashita calls for politics based on constitutional principles

Due to one week holidays in Japan, the next update will be on May 15.

(May 2, 2015)

Constitutional revisionists resolve to enhance campaigns

(May 2, 2015)

May Day rallies call for increasing struggles against Abe’s war legislation and labor deregulation

(May 1, 2015)

Dentists’ political group investigated for illegal political donations

(April 30, 2015)

Shii, Onaga release statements on Japan-US summit meeting

(April 28, 2015)

New Japan-US defense cooperation guidelines reflect Abe’s hawkish ambitions

(April 28, 2015)

JCP gains 62 more seats in 2nd half of local elections

(April 24 & 28, 2015)

This week’s JCP international activities

(April 27, 2015)

Japan should recognize the State of Palestine: JCP Kokuta

(April 27, 2015)

Campaign for referendum on Hashimoto’s plan to divide up Osaka City begins

(April 27, 2015)

US serviceman injures university student in Okinawa

(April 25&26, 2015)

Anti-base residents’ councils established in Okinawa

(April 24 & 25, 2015)

Bill to increase medical insurance premiums passes Lower House committee

(April 25, 2015)

Lawyers call for withdrawal of government labor deregulation plan

(April 25, 2015)

Pro-nuke forces propagate groundless rumors regarding withdrawal from nuclear energy

(April 24, 2015)

Gov’t workers in Okinawa call for a stop to excessive countermeasures against local anti-base protests

(April 24, 2015)

Shii: Abe’s speech in Indonesia again shows his unwillingness to express remorse over past war

(April 24, 2015)

Shii: LDP should withdraw its request to delete SDP lawmaker’s remark from minutes

(April 24, 2015)

Labor Ministry encourages ruling parties to relax rules on use of temps

(April 23, 2015)

Okinawa Gov. demands dismissal of defense bureau’s request to continue with US base construction

(April 23, 2015)

JCP Kokuta: Japanese gov’t should not accept US request for payment of Futenma repair costs

(April 23, 2015)

Kagoshima district court refuses to block restarting Sendai nuclear power plant

(April 22, 2015)

New statement will not refer to Japan’s aggression: PM Abe

(April 22, 2015)

PM Abe again tries Asian nations’ patience

(April 22, 2015)

Citizens call for investigation into NHK’s coverage of planned US base in Henoko

(April 21, 2015)

Abe gov’t intents to maintain close ties with extreme right-wingers

(April 20 & 21, 2015)

2nd half of nationwide local elections kicks off

(April 21, 2015)

Let’s create a society where everyone can be true to themselves

(April 21, 2015)

Stop using controversial history textbooks and promote friendship with Asian countries

(April 20, 2015)

Momentum for dual-surname system is growing

(April 19, 2015)

PM Office doesn’t want press to report what Okinawa Governor says

(April 19, 2015)

Mass media expert: TV stations should fight against interference by ruling party

(April 18, 2015)

Onaga requests PM to convey Okinawa’s opposition to new US base to Obama

(April 18, 2015)

Okinawa Governor’s claim is fair: Yamashita

(April 18, 2015)

Make new agency useful in improving sports environment: JCP Miyamoto

(April 16&17, 2015)

Shii: Summoning of TV company execs by LDP threatens freedom of expression in broadcasting

(April 17, 2015)

Corporate tax rate for large corporations was only 13.3% in FY2013

(April 17, 2015)

Labor dispute board orders convenience store chain to hold collective bargaining with franchise owners

(April 17, 2015)

Number of hospital closures triples in five years

(April 17, 2015)

Abe gov’t pressures textbook publisher to delete description of Ainu land seizure

(April 16, 2015)

Zenroren in global ‘Fight for $15’ action calls for drastic increase in Japan’s minimum wage

(April 16, 2015)

Progressive forum says ‘No!’ to dividing up of Osaka City

(April 16, 2015)

Abe gov’t discounts court order to block restart of Takahama NPP