Japan Press Weekly

International lawyers’ organization voices objection to Japan’s war bills

An international lawyers’ organization founded by those who actively participated in the anti-Nazi resistance movement issued a statement which “opposes Japan’s legislation leading to wars”.

Fire occurs at US base in Kanagawa’s residential area

A U.S. supply depot located in a densely populated area in Kanagawa caught fire triggered by multiple explosions. Residents living near the facility are developing a fear of U.S. bases which are situated beyond the order of the Japanese law.

Yamashita pushes PM Abe to admit to Japan’s aggression & colonial rule during WWII

During a Diet discussion regarding the statement marking the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII, Prime Minister Abe obstinately refused to admit to the fact that Japan waged a war of aggression and colonized other Asian nations.

Yamashita pushes PM Abe to admit to Japan’s aggression & colonial rule during WWII

International lawyers’ organization voices objection to Japan’s war bills

 Thorough investigation into MOD documents is essential

Oil industry think tank: Possibility of Hormuz Strait crisis is ‘close to zero’

FM: Japan doesn’t regard China as ‘threat’

Expansion of police wiretapping is unconstitutional: JCP Nihi

 Gov’t-proposed revisions to criminal procedure rules cannot prevent human rights abuses

Fire occurs at US base in Kanagawa’s residential area

Okinawa municipalities and fishermen angry over US helicopter crash

JCP Akamine investigates into Agent Orange pollution at former US base site

Temporary workers earn 500,000 yen less than 12 years ago annually

Defense Ministry to request record-high 6 trillion yen budget for next fiscal year

400 million yen spent on SDF drills near Mt. Fuji

Operation of problematic Sendai NPP should be stopped without delay

Okinawans commemorate 71st anniversary of Tsushima-maru sinking tragedy

Memorial service held for ex-Japanese POWs in Siberia and Mongolia

Small stone statue in Kyoto temple symbolizes memory of war orphans

JCP backs antiwar-bills candidate in Iwate gubernatorial election

All 5 JCP candidates win in Morioka City Assembly election