Unionized youth hold street action against disposable use of young labor

In protest against corporate use of young workers as disposable labor, 120 unionized young workers carried out a street action in front of Shinjuku Station in Tokyo.

Intelligence assessments influenced by policy makers: former cabinet official

Prior to the Iraq War, the then Koizumi Cabinet’s intention to support the U.S. in its call for war prevented itself from gathering independent information regarding the existence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, a former cabinet official revealed in the Diet.

What the secrets protection bill is all about

The Abe Cabinet, in order to receive military information from the U.S., submitted to the Diet a bill to punish anyone who leaks secret information. The bill, if enacted, will impact our daily lives. What kinds of dangers will this produce?