Japan Press Weekly

Disabled people seek to submit report regarding convention on disabled persons’ rights to UN

Disabled persons’ groups are working to compile a report on the current situation of people with disabilities in Japan as the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will conduct a review of Japan’s implementation of the Convention.

Major insurance company raises annual overtime cap to 540 hours

Taking advantage of the government’s “work-style reform” proposal, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance increased the upper annual limit on overtime by 190 hours to 540 hours.

  Extension of Diet session to force through controversial bills on labor reform and casino development is unacceptable

The ruling parties used their majority to extend the current Diet session. Unilateral extension of the parliamentary period just for the ruling parties’ convenience is an outrageous act that damages the proper functioning of a parliamentary democracy.

 Extension of Diet session to force through controversial bills on labor reform and casino development is unacceptable

Casino implementation bill sent to Upper House

Kake Gakuen president denies allegations of Abe’s favoritism in new veterinary school plan

LDP, Komei and ‘Ishin no Kai’ parties extend current Diet session

Defense Minister faces resistance from governors of candidate prefectures for Aegis Ashore deployment

70% of casino profits in Japan may go back to overseas casino owners

US stray bullet found at farm hut in Okinawa's Nago City

An Okinawa village assembly adopts 1st resolution demanding immediate removal of US military helipads

Abe on day of Okinawa battle memorial: gov't sticks to Henoko base plan

A nuclear weapon in Okinawa would not defend but endanger Japan

Major insurance company raises annual overtime cap to 540 hours

JCP Hatano inquires into Nippon Express evading legal obligation to contingent workers

Woman worker dismissed after extending parental leave due to difficulty in finding childcare services

Disabled people seek to submit report regarding convention on disabled persons’ rights to UN

JCP discusses need for countermeasures following Osaka earthquake

Coastal fishermen protest against unfair bluefin tuna caps