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.