Japan Press Weekly

Dentsu found guilty of violating working hour rules

Major advertising agency Dentsu was ordered by the Tokyo Summary Court to pay a fine for forcing workers to work excessively long hours in violation of the Labor Standards Law.

Hibakusha celebrate ICAN winning Nobel Peace Prize

The Japanese government took a “no comment” stance. However, in response to the awarding of the Noble Literature Prize to Nagasaki-born English writer Kazuo Ishiguro, PM Abe issued a comment expressing his congratulations.

  Joint opposition candidates across Japan enter election campaigns to bring down Abe gov’t

The coming Lower House race is a chance to replace the Abe regime. A victory of the citizens/opposition parties joint struggle and a JCP advance will ensure the way toward a new, more democratic Japan.

 Joint opposition candidates across Japan enter election campaigns to bring down Abe gov’t

Okinawa gov’t to local defense bureau: Stop Henoko construction work

Civil Alliance and new constitutional party confirm common election platform

DP leader labelled ‘betrayer’ by voters in his constituency in Kyoto

2,000 people march in Ginza to open path for gov’t change

A9A will increase communication with grassroots movements

Shinshu Sect monks in Kyoto unite to protect Article 9

Shii debates with 7 party leaders concerning election issues

Dentsu found guilty of violating working hour rules

NRA okays restart of controversial Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear reactors

Hibakusha celebrate ICAN winning Nobel Peace Prize

Las Vegas shooting ignites fresh call for gun control

Create a government through united efforts of concerned citizens and opposition parties: JCP election platform