Japan Press Weekly

Local assemblies state objections to bill to establish procedures for constitutional revision

“Wishing that the ideals enshrined in the Constitution will blossom in the 21st century world, we are opposed to the bill that opens the way for the destruction of the principles of the Constitution,” Kochi’s Susaki City Assembly resolution stated.

Majority of speakers at public hearing express opposition to bill to establish procedures for constitutional revision

A majority of seven speakers chosen from applicants nationwide expressed their opposition to the bill and called for careful discussions.

JCP issues statement on results of first half of nationwide simultaneous local elections

“It is important for the whole party to make use of the lessons learned in the upcoming second half of the simultaneous local elections.”

Government bill excludes most of part-timers from equal treatment

Diet without PM debates with party heads reflects dilemma for LDP and DPJ

 A step forward for amendment to Civil Code needs to be made in the Current Diet session

Cabinet approves bill to establish ‘NSC’ modeled after U.S.

Revision to Broadcast Law to allow government intervention in TV programs

Religious leaders submit to Diet 7,200 more signatures in opposition to bill to establish procedures for constitutional revision

Majority of speakers at public hearing express opposition to bill to establish procedures for constitutional revision

Conservative Dietmembers calling for constitutional revision launching campaign in rivalry with Article 9 Associations

Local assemblies state objections to bill to establish procedures for constitutional revision

Okinawans rally against history textbook screening

Return foreign cultural property plundered by Japan during Japan’s occupation: JCP Ishii

Uranium mishandled at NFI Tokai Works

TEPCO disguised N-plant parts to evade state inspection

Hibakusha request cabinet to revise criteria for certifying A-bomb diseases

JCP-backed candidate loses Tokyo gubernatorial election

JCP issues statement on results of first half of nationwide simultaneous local elections

70% of municipalities are without obstetrics care in Nara Pref.