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  • Shii: NPT Review Conference outcome is important step toward a world free of N-weapons

    Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo on May 29 published a statement on the Final Document of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference closing on May 28. The full text is as follows:

  • Shii criticizes Hatoyama for ignoring Okinawans’ demands

    The Japanese and U.S. governments on May 28 issued a joint statement to relocate the U.S. Marine Corps Futenma Air Station in Okinawa Prefecture to “the Camp Schwab Henoko-saki area and adjacent waters.” This has provoked a renewed anger of the people in Okinawa and the rest of Japan.

  • POLITICS
  • Kokuta criticizes DPJ strong-arm Diet steering tactics

  • Social Democratic Party leaves power

  • DPJ and SDP will cooperate in election

  • editorial DPJ’s high-handed steering tactics destroys the Diet Akahata editorial (excerpts)

  • Shii criticizes Hatoyama for ignoring Okinawans’ demands

  • Gensuikyo Secretary-General Taka on the NPT Review Conference

  • Shii calls for change in policy to support SMEs

  • WORLD
  • Kasai calls for diplomatic solution to the sinking of South Korean ship

  • JCP
  • JCP talks with artists on more state funding

  • Ogata attends Africa Day reception

  • Ogata talks with Cuban Ambassador

  • JCP Shii attends banquet for Chinese Premier Wen

  • WELFARE
  • Court rejects claim to reinstate additional benefits for elderly

  • OKINAWA
  • SDP shares responsibility in government decision to construct U.S. base in Henoko

  • DPJ, LDP, Komei, and Your parties all agree on shifting U.S. base to Henoko

  • More than 70% of Okinawans want Futenma base to be removed or moved outside Japan

  • HISTORY
  • Signatures submitted to Diet for settlement of wartime sex slave issue

  • ANTI-N-ARMS
  • Shii: NPT Review Conference outcome is important step toward a world free of N-weapons

  • AGRICULTURE
  • Akamine calls for swift response against foot-and-mouth infection

  • CIVIL RIGHTS
  • Manga artists and publishers oppose Tokyo’s move to restrict freedom of expression

  • Bill to revise Broadcast Act passes through Lower House committee

  • To Our Readers
  • JPS to cease print publication of Japan Press Weekly



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