2010 JANUARY 20 - JANUARY 26

Japan Press Weekly

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

2010 JANUARY 27 - FEBRUARY 4

No concrete steps for overcoming economic crisis mentioned: Hatoyama’s policy speech
In his first policy speech at the January 29 Diet meeting, Prime Minister Hatoyama Yukio failed to provide concrete measures to break through the economic crisis or solve U.S. base issues.

Voters’ views about political parties changing
“The current situation of Japanese politics seems to be disastrous. Should I set my hopes on the JCP?” or “I’ve never voted for the JCP. But, now, I feel somehow close to the JCP.”Recently, the JCP head office has received such comments by e-mail or telephone.

Elderly people angry at DPJ’s violation of election promise
Elderly people are burning with anger at the Hatoyama administration’s decision to postpone abolishing the discriminatory health insurance system for the elderly aged 75 and over, breaking the Democratic Party of Japan’s election promise.

POLITICS
No vision for the future of Japan: Shii comments on Hatoyama policy speech

No concrete steps for overcoming economic crisis mentioned: Hatoyama’s policy speech