Farmers' movement adopts policy of agroecology

According to Nouminren, agroecology is a social movement in which farmers explore an agriculture model which can preserve the rich ecosystem and does not deny the value of traditional methods of farming.

Zenroren calls for winning substantial wage hikes through strikes

The National Confederation of Trade Unions (Zenroren) adopted an action plan demanding a monthly wage hike of more than 30,000 yen and an hourly wage increase of over 190 yen in this year’s “shunto” spring wage offensive.

Shii: PM Kishida in policy speech gives no explanation why Japan must double military budget

The 211th ordinary session of the Diet was convened on January 23 and is scheduled to continue for 150 days. Prime Minister Kishida Fumio gave his policy speech to both Houses of the Diet in their plenary meetings.