Okinawa to appeal directly to President Obama to remove Ospreys

Local assembly-level councils in Okinawa will form a joint liaison committee opposing the deployment of Ospreys with the intent to continue to organize actions such as making a direct plea to U.S. President Barack Obama.

TEPCO execs had legal obligation to avoid nuclear energy: shareholders in court

In a lawsuit filed by shareholders of Tokyo Electric Power Company seeking to hold its executives responsible for the Fukushima nuclear disaster, the fifth hearing was held on February 22 at the Tokyo District Court.

Promising US things that erode public interest is unacceptable: Shii on Abe-Obama summit

“It is impermissible for PM Abe to have not clarified his position in national discussions but embark on Japan’s entry into the TPP talks at the Japan-U.S. summit meeting despite the fact that TPP participation is a major issue splitting public opinion into two in Japan”, said Shii.