Japan Press Weekly

  Nuclear power plant operators learn nothing from 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdowns

In this month marking the ninth year of the nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima NPP, the national federation of major electric power companies published an advertisement in major newspapers to appeal for the need for nuclear power generation.

Temporary workers on 'unpaid' standby due to corona outbreak win 'paid' work

At the request of unions, an order given to temporary employees of public school lunch centers to stand by at home due to the new coronavirus outbreak changed from being on standby "without pay" to being assigned to other duties during the period of school closure.

On International Women’s Day, Japanese women take to streets to protest against sexual violence against women

On March 8, in celebration of International Women’s Day, women’s rights activists in Japan took to the streets to increase public support for their call to eliminate sexual violence against women and realize gender equality.

Foreign Ministry puts pressure on Hibakusha’s A-bomb photo exhibition at UN Headquarters

Shii talks with PM Abe regarding fight against COVID-19

 Abe should take responsible attitude toward election scandal involving ex-Justice Minister

Lawyers oppose Abe's anti-corona steps for limiting people's freedom and human rights

Temporary workers on 'unpaid' standby due to corona outbreak win 'paid' work

Independent contractors for TEPCO subsidiary recognized as ‘workers’ specified in Labor Union Law

Director of Hansen’s Disease Museum commits harassment of staff members

On International Women’s Day, Japanese women take to streets to protest against sexual violence against women

Nuclear power plant operators learn nothing from 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdowns

Abe in response to Koike: Imposition on women workers to wear high-heeled shoes is unacceptable

High court: same-sex couples can receive same legal protections as heterosexual couples

Shii meets with people who call for legalization of same-sex marriages

Education Minister: Discrimination against female applicants in med school entrance exams unacceptable

 Gov’t should create system to provide redress to air raid victims in Asia Pacific War