Japan Press Weekly

US military helicopter crash at university marks 10th anniv.

On August 13, the 10th anniversary of a U.S. transport helicopter’s crash at the campus of Okinawa International University, the university’s president demanded the immediate closure and removal of the Futenma base.

Stop constructing new US military base in Okinawa: JCP Yamashita

The Okinawa Defense Bureau launched a drilling survey to build a new U.S. military base in the Henoko coastal area of Nago City. JCP Yamashita criticized the government for infringing upon democracy.

Abe Cabinet members visit war-glorifying shrine

Three members of PM Abe’s Cabinet and a number of Japanese lawmakers visited Yasukuni Shrine on August 15, the 69th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Abe Cabinet members visit war-glorifying shrine

Stop constructing new US military base in Okinawa: JCP Yamashita

Abe outlines further cuts in welfare budget next year

Gov’t intends to classify US forces-related information as state secrets

Gov’t launches measures to restrict on-sea protest against new US base construction in Henoko

JCP issues statement on 69th anniversary of end of WWII

JCP holds street actions on 69th anniversary of end of WWII

Municipality’s outsourcing of family registration service arouses public concern

US military helicopter crash at university marks 10th anniv.

340 local assemblies oppose Abe’s labor reform

Ex-student at GSDF tech high school sues classmates for bullying

Shika nuclear power plant operator applies for restart of its reactor

Teachers resolve to defend Constitution to protect children

JCP Kira calls for true friendship on day of Korean liberation from Japan

Meeting held in Osaka to defend welfare recipients’ right to live

 State should fulfill its own responsibility of promoting health and longevity