Japan Press Weekly

  Realignment agreement allows U.S. forces in Okinawa to do anything they want

The Japanese government claims that the realignment of U.S. forces in Japan will reduce Okinawans’ base burdens, but this is nothing but a big sham as proved by actual actions of the U.S. forces.

Shii criticizes Abe for his remarks on wartime sex slavery

“The JCP strongly urges the prime minister to retract his remarks that revoke his promise to uphold the Kono Statement and immediately break with such words and deeds that distort the historical facts,” said Shii.

Abe undermines parliamentary democracy by attempting to push through bill to establish procedures for constitutional revision: JCP Shii

JCP Chair Shii criticized Abe by stating, “What we are witnessing is the head of the executive branch of government interfering in the business of the legislative branch by giving a command to enact the bill by May 3.”

PM Abe attempts to break stalemate by pushing for constitutional revision

Deregulations force unsafe operations in chartered bus industry: JCP Kobayashi

Abe undermines parliamentary democracy by attempting to push through bill to establish procedures for constitutional revision: JCP Shii

U.S. warships last year visited Japanese civil ports most frequently in 15 years

Relocation of Kadena-based F-15 training exercises only spreads danger

 Realignment agreement allows U.S. forces in Okinawa to do anything they want

Even with 16-hour work days, dump truck drivers earn less than minimum wage level

Workers converge for victory in Spring Struggle

Abe’s remarks on wartime sex slave issue deepen distrust by international community

Shii criticizes Abe for his remarks on wartime sex slavery

Victims of Tokyo air raid in WWII sue government

U.S. indiscriminate bombardment violated international law: Tokyo air raid lawsuit lawyers

Tokyo air raid commemorated

 Government must not impose high-level radioactive waste final disposal site in return for money

 Compulsion of Hinomaru and Kimigayo will ruin education

Japanese women celebrate International Women’s Day

JCP Ishii attends gathering to mark International Women’s Day at Chinese Embassy

 Bush policy of increasing nuclear force poses serious threat to world peace

13,000 people in JCP speech meeting resolve to win victories in local elections in Tokyo