Japan Press Weekly

Shii calls for JCP victory in general election to end Abe’s runaway policies

Following the dissolution of the House of Representatives, JCP Chair Shii expressed his determination to achieve a major advance in the upcoming general election to put an end to PM Abe’s runaway policies.

NPO criticizes Japan’s liquor regulations as lax

An NPO working to support alcoholics criticizes Japan’s regulations on liquor trade as overly lax compared to other developed economies.

Abenomics has increased poverty and inequality in Japan: Gov’t data

In the two years since PM Abe introduced his economic policy, Abenomics, the number of the working poor has increased and workers’ real wages have declined.

Old & new ruling parties blame each other for harmful effects from sales tax hike

Abenomics has increased poverty and inequality in Japan: Gov’t data

Smaller business owners call for cancellation of another consumption tax hike

‘Third pole’ Your Party disbands

DYLJ resolves to work to realize young people’s demands

DPJ, patchwork of politicians from defunct parties

Japan falling far behind in gender equality

Adverse revision of Worker Dispatch Law discarded

Okinawa Governor-elect goes to Henoko to encourage sit-in protesters

Fault under Tsuruga nuclear power plant again confirmed to be active

Tokyo citizens meet with IOC officials to call for less costly Olympic Games

Privatization of subway in Osaka avoided

NPO criticizes Japan’s liquor regulations as lax

Shii calls for JCP victory in general election to end Abe’s runaway policies

This week’s JCP international activities

Pushed by civic group, state urges local gov’ts to reduce public housing rents for the needy