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Japan Press Service Co., Ltd. is the only news agency providing information of progressive, democratic movements in Japan

2006 FEBRUARY 22 - FEBRUARY 28 NEWS

STOP ASSAULT ON UNIVERSAL MEDICAL INSURANCE SYSTEM
JCP Chair Shii Kazuo said, 'The government plan will bring in the law of the jungle into medical services, under which only the rich who can pay more for medical expenses is allowed to live longer.' [MORE]

CONSTRUCTING NEW BASE IN OKINAWA RAISES THREE MAJOR CONCERNS
The new base construction plan is significantly different from the initial plan to build one on the sea, because it is devised to strengthen the strike capabilities of the Marines. [MORE]

INADEQUATE FUNDING FOR JAPANESE CULTURE
In the FY 2006 budget, the government proposes across-the- board cutbacks in funding for most cultural and artistic activities as well as for the preservation of cultural heritage. [MORE]

DIET
* Quake-resistance data program was a major problem (February 22, 2006)
* Prohibit use of public-interest corporations for 'Amakudari': Akamine demands (February 23, 2006)
* JCP demands special interests be excluded from government panel on structural reform (February 24, 2006)

NUCLEAR TEST
* Japanese Hibakusha angry at U.S.-British nuclear test (February 24-25, 2006)

U.S. FORCES IN JAPAN
Transfer to Guam
* How can Aso find it good for Japan to pay for U.S. troops moving to Guam? (February 22, 2006)

Paying costs for relocating U.S. Marines from Okinawa to Guam is unjustifiable -- Akahata editorial (excerpts), February 26, 2006
* Japan is the most generous host to U.S. forces (February 21, 2006)

Bases
* U.S. forces admits to low-altitude flights by aircraft from South Korea (February 23, 2006)

Struggles against military realignment
* For development of nationwide anti-military base movements; exchange meeting held (February 24-26, 2006)
* Shii talks of real designs of U.S. military realignment (February 27, 2006)
* 8,000 residents assemble to oppose deployment of U.S. mid-air refueling squadron (February 27, 2006)
* 1,000 people call for opposition to U.S. F-15 training (February 27, 2006)
* Residents protest Japan-U.S. joint exercise (February 27, 2006)
* DA chief says relocation plan will not be affected by Iwakuni plebiscite (February 22, 2006)
* Iwakuni mayor stresses importance of referendum (February 24, 2006)
* U.S. base strengthening disturbs monks' practice (February 28, 2006)
* Okinawa new base construction plan poses three major problems: Shii criticizes (February 25, 2006)
* Popular opposition foils U.S. Marine Corps' plan for extra firing exercises (February 28, 2006)

Crimes
* U.S. Marines in Iwakuni arrested (February 27, 2006)

HISTORICAL ISSUE
* Aso's glorification of colonialism tarnishes his title as foreign minister (February 20, 2006)

'STRUCTURAL REFORM'
Culture
* Poor budgetary conditions for Japanese culture (February 23, 2006)

Stores
* Nagano City rejects superstore projects (February 28, 2006)

SOCIAL SERVICES
Disabled
* JCP issues proposal on self-support of disabled before law comes into effect (February 23, 2006)

Medical insurance
* JCP calls for popular action to stop assault on universal medical insurance system (February 24, 2006)

Japanese and U.S. businesses threaten the right to life -- Akahata editorial (excerpts), February 27, 2006

Counselling
* 'Life counselling serves as lifeline': JCP helps people in need (February 22, 2006)

LABOR
* Workers in Spring Struggle hold actions throughout Japan (February 25, 2006)

EDUCATION
* Students and parents act against Tokyo's 'Hinomau' 'Kimigayo' instructions (February 24, 2006)

ELECTION
* All five JCP candidates returned in Machida City Assembly election (February 28, 2006)