110,000 Okinawans in unison demand textbooks depict historical facts
"It is our duty to correctly convey to our children the indisputable fact that 'mass suicides' during the Okinawa Battle could not have occurred without the Japanese military's involvement," stated the rally resolution.
Fukuda's policy speech lacks substance
JCP Chair Shii said, "The prime minister mentioned 'a country of hope and reassurance,' but failed to show how such a country can be created."
Fukuda's office submitted dubious receipts attached to funds reports
The Akahata Sunday edition discovered more than 200 dubious receipts amounting to more than 10 million yen.
DIET
- Workers and citizens groups stage demonstrations around Diet
- MSDF is supporting war of retaliation: JCP Shii
- JCP Koike demands cancellation of implementation of unfair system for elderly health care
- Fukuda vows to increase consumption tax rate and continue refueling operation in Indian Ocean: policy speech
- Fukuda's policy speech lacks substance: JCP Shii
CORRUPTION
- How can we trust these ministers? - Akahata editorial
- Fukuda's office submitted dubious receipts attached to funds reports
- Many cabinet ministers held accountable for dubious fund management
- Fukuda received donations from company awarded state contracts
- LDP Secretary General Ibuki received funds from deficit-ridden company
- Fukuda closely connected with business circles
OKINAWA
- U.S. document reveals deception of Japanese government explanation concerning new U.S. base in Okinawa
- 110,000 Okinawans in unison demand textbooks depict historical facts
ECONOMY
- Large corporations rake in more profits while workers earn less
- Postal service privatized
WELFARE
- Former Hansen's disease patients working to have sanatoriums open to local communities - Akahata editorial
- 90 percent of facilities for disabled persons call for abolition of beneficiary-pays principle
- JCP requests government apply disaster relief law to rebuilding houses
EDUCATION
- Adachi Ward to stop school budget allocation in proportion to test scores
JCP
- Shii attends reception celebrating China's foundation
