Japan Press Weekly

Bill to keep SDF in Iraq for 2 more years pushed through Lower House committee

JCP Akamine pointed out that the multinational forces’ occupation of Iraq which the ASDF is giving assistance to is running counter to Iraq’s reconstruction.

Constitutional revision procedure bill forcibly enacted

JCP Chair Shii said, “Our struggle has entered a crucial stage. In order to form the unshakable majority of the public in opposition to an adverse revision of the Constitution, we will make the utmost efforts.”

JCP Shii criticizes Abe for making an offering to Yasukuni Shrine

“The prime minister’s action amounts to a government affirmation of Yasukuni Shrine’s political and ideological position. This is a grave problem and I strongly protest,” said Shii.

15,000 people encircle U.S. Kadena base

U.S. night-landing practice at Atsugi base provokes residents’ resentment

 Defense Minister shaping policy to turn Japan into a merchant of death

‘Japan-NATO cooperation’ mentioned for the first time in Japan-U.S. statement

Bill to keep SDF in Iraq for 2 more years pushed through Lower House committee

Ogata attends Europe Day reception

Ogata meets with Philippine NGO leaders

Ogata meets with Cuban ambassador

JCP Chair sends congratulatory message to East Timor President-elect Ramos-Horta

Health insurance premiums will increase for lower-income elderly but decrease for rich elderly

Abe makes offering to Yasukuni Shrine

JCP Shii criticizes Abe for making an offering to Yasukuni Shrine

2007 World Conference against A & H Bombs schedule adopted

In Okinawa, JCP and Okinawa local party put up joint candidate in Upper House election

Forestry Minister received 130 million yen in donations from public service corporations

Ex chief cabinet secretary held guilty for hiding 100 million yen contribution

LDP and Komei force through constitutional revision procedural bill through Upper House committee

Shii criticizes ruling parties for ignoring public

Ruling parties only listening to prime minister: How constitutional revision procedure bill passed

Kakushinkon general meeting calls for blocking constitutional revision and improving living conditions

Majority of local town residents signed petition in defense of Article 9: First municipality in Yamagata Pref.

Constitutional revision procedure bill forcibly enacted

 Take IPCC report seriously to prevent global warming!