Japan Press Weekly

  Investigate corruption over war supplies!

Former Vice Defense Minister Moriya maintained a cozy relation with a former executive of a trading house specializing in military equipment.

Diet must discuss basic prerequisite for ending terrorism: JCP Shii

“In discussing the new anti-terrorism special measures bill, it is important for every party to get to the root of the issue. What is needed to stabilize the situation in Afghanistan and to eradicate terrorism? What should Japan do to achieve these objectives?” Shii said.

JCP publishes appeal for cancellation of introduction of harsh medical-care system for the elderly

JCP Koike said, “Putting aside any differences of opinion on a future medical care system for the elderly, we will take the lead in a joint struggle based on the single agreed point of demanding cancellation of the implementation”

JCP calls for suprapartisan cooperation in return of Korean cultural asset

JCP publishes appeal for cancellation of introduction of harsh medical-care system for the elderly

Iwakuni City Assembly cross-party members’ group asks JCP for its efforts in restoring government subsidy

U.S. marines are under investigation for alleged rape

U.S. parachute training at Kadena violates Japan-U.S. agreement: JCP Akamine

Amid deregulations, taxi fares are rising

Government panel proposes basic labor rights for public service employees

 Government’s deceptive rhetoric justifying Japan’s refueling mission is unacceptable

Fukuda Cabinet submits new bill to continue MSDF refueling operations

Refueled ships may carry out operations in Iraq as long as they are active in Afghan: defense minister

MSDF covered up ‘mistaken’ amount of oil supplied to U.S. ships

MSDF was aware that government used wrong data about amount of fuel

Ex-Vice Defense Minister violated SDF ethical code by frequently playing golf with arms trading company executive

 Investigate corruption over war supplies!

Health Ministry kept undisclosed for 5 years information on identification of drug-induced hepatitis patients

Government scenario on future tax burdens uses tricks to compel consumption tax hikes: JCP Koike

Gensuikyo carries out actions for abolition of nuclear weapons

JCP urges health minister to improve criteria for recognizing Hibakusha’s illnesses caused by A-bombings

JCP Shii promises to make efforts to block distortion of history in solidarity with Okinawans

Okinawans make representations to textbook publishers and education ministry

29 local assemblies on mainland have adopted resolutions calling for withdrawal of government textbook screening policy

Diet must discuss basic prerequisite for ending terrorism: JCP Shii

‘Article 9 Association’ to hold its second national exchange meeting in November