Japan Press Weekly

Kakushinkon holds annual national exchange meeting with largest number of participants ever

“Under the single-seat constituency system, the general public is forced to choose between the ‘two major parties,’ and the range of discussions is limited. Whether such a system should continue is now called into question,” Shii said.

On Japan-U.S. summit talks: JCP Shii

Shii stated, “The prime minister, under strong pressure from the U.S., promised the early enactment of the bill to resume MSDF refueling mission, thus putting on display the deep subservience of the Japanese government to the U.S.”

JCP Shii calls for cozy relations between politicians, military, and business sector to be fully investigated

Moriya’s testimony has not only brought to light cozy relations between the three, but also raised questions about the U.S. arms industry’s involvement, Shii pointed out.

Japan should take part in Maritime Interdiction Operation: a DPJ Dietmember

Upper House disapproves government proposal for panel candidates

Fukuda resigns from pro-constitutional revision parliamentary league

HEPCO executives gave donations to LDP and Hokkaido governor

Kakushinkon holds annual national exchange meeting with largest number of participants ever

Rally held to demand an end to discrimination against former national railway workers

Yamada Corp. won more defense contracts as Moriya rose in rank

Former vice defense minister names 2 former defense chiefs entertained by defense contractor

JCP Shii calls for cozy relations between politicians, military, and business sector to be fully investigated

Scandal-tainted arms dealers seek gains from U.S. military realignment projects

Former defense chief admits selling his fundraiser tickets to defense contractor

JCP sets up task force to look into military procurement scandal

 Set to work without delay on anti-cluster bomb treaty

Ogata attends Algerian National Day reception

Ichida visits Bangladesh ambassador to offer sympathy for cyclone damages

 Government must not lower livelihood protection standards

 Immediately improve emergency obstetric care system!

Government panel to call for lifting of a ban on ‘mixed-medical services’

Government fiscal panel proposes consumption tax hike

Fukuda pledges to Bush to make ‘utmost effort’ to resume MSDF refueling mission

On Japan-U.S. summit talks: JCP Shii