Japan Press Weekly

Suicide of worker at JAXA contract company recognized as work-related

A labor standards inspection office in Ibaraki Prefecture has recognized the suicide of a 31-year-old male worker who was involved in satellite control operations at JAXA’s Tsukuba Space Center as work-related.

Land Minister rules Okinawa’s revocation of Henoko landfill approval to be illegal

Okinawa Governor Tamaki Denny indicated his intention to file a request to the third-party panel for the resolution of disputes between the central and local governments in order to counter the Land Minister’s unjust decision.

US military deletes Henoko base-related projects from its annual planning document

As the existence of a very soft seafloor in the reclamation site was confirmed and long-term ground improvement works became inevitable, the U.S. military presumably saw no good prospect in going ahead full steam with the Henoko base project.

Land Minister rules Okinawa’s revocation of Henoko landfill approval to be illegal

 PM Abe should reflect on prosecution inquest panel’s decision and uncover full truth behind ‘Moritomo’ scandal

Opposition parties agree to demand resignation of deputy land minister approving political favoritism

JCP Nihi demands resignation of deputy land minister and cancellation of wasteful road construction project

Anti-helipad protesters' tent in Okinawa's Takae removed while unguarded

JCP Kira urges government to ensure medical services for children in households with no public health insurance card

Deputy land minister resigns amid criticism against his remark on favor-based politics

Candidates supported by citizens and JCP lose in Osaka double elections

US military deletes Henoko base-related projects from its annual planning document

JCP in Itami City protests against emergency landing of US Osprey at Itami airport

Suicide of worker at JAXA contract company recognized as work-related

Unification of Japanese and US command centers promoted under Abe’s intent to change Japan into war-fighting nation

Miyakojima residents stage protest to demand removal of missile base

Falsely-charged victims hold rally calling for improvement in law pertaining to retrial request procedure

Kyoto City gives SDF recruiters young people's personal data without their consent

Outcome of JCP fight in first round of nationwide local elections