Japan Press Weekly

Snap election to be held on December 14

The JCP, in the upcoming rushed election campaign, will inform voters of its policies that have been formulated to recover both national and household economies.

Abenomics causes falling GDP

Japan’s GDP in the third quarter declined at an annualized rate of 1.6 %, falling far short of the expected recovery. “Abenomics” has turned out to be a complete failure.

Anti-base candidate’s victory in Okinawa governor race delivers blow to Abe

An opponent of the planned U.S. base construction beat by a large margin the pro-base incumbent in the Okinawa governor race, dealing a heavy blow to the Abe government.

Anti-base candidate’s victory in Okinawa governor race delivers blow to Abe

Snap election to be held on December 14

7,000 people rally near Diet calling for Abe’s resignation

Nago mayor in letter to Obama demands cancellation of new base construction

War industry happy with Japan’s militarization

Okinawans unite for victory of base opponent: Shii

Anti-US base forces secure majority in Okinawa Prefectural Assembly

Gov’t’s hardline stance on construction of new US base in Okinawa is unacceptable: Yamashita

Speculation over Diet dissolution comes out of the blue

JCP Koike: Don’t use foreign trainees for nursing care employment under harsh working conditions

19 biological societies demand halt to US base construction in Henoko

Teachers protest ministry proposal to increase class size

Citizens file lawsuit to protect monument to Korean victims of Japan’s forced labor

Gov’t hides names of firms surveying active faults in Turkey

 Abe lags behind in international efforts to cut GHG emissions

Lawyers oppose increase in police interception

Abenomics causes falling GDP

Consumption tax hike heavily affects businesses in 3.11 disaster-hit region

 Abe gov’t should withdraw from TPP talks immediately

Mayors for Peace calls for early conclusion of nuclear weapons convention

This week’s JCP international activity