Japan Press Weekly

JCP proposes to revise draft FY 2008 budget

The JCP made public a proposal for a drastic revision of the draft FY 2008 budget with the aim of reconstructing the Japanese economy by prioritizing people’s livelihoods and the household economy over large corporations.

Removal of U.S. bases, the only way to eliminate crimes by U.S. servicemen: JCP Akamine

Akamine stressed that there was no fault on the part of the 14-year-old girl raped by a U.S. Marine in Okinawa, and stated, “Because of the presence of U.S. bases, residents’ human rights are threatened.”

MSDF Aegis destroyer collides with fishing boat

“We will strongly urge the government to make the utmost effort to search for and rescue the missing persons, uncover the facts, and take preventive measures,” JCP Shii said.

JCP proposes to revise draft FY 2008 budget

Iwakuni City residents are still opposed to relocation of U.S. carrier-borne aircraft

 Stop using gas tax revenue just for construction of more unnecessary roads

 Hatoyama is unqualified to be justice minister

MSDF Aegis destroyer collides with fishing boat

Removal of U.S. bases, the only way to eliminate crimes by U.S. servicemen: JCP Akamine

U.S. aircraft carrier Nimitz enters Sasebo Port

Okinawans in fury over rape of minor by U.S. Marine

JCP vehemently protests against rape by U.S. Marine in Okinawa

 We condemn atrocity committed by U.S. Marine against schoolgirl

Okinawa’s local assemblies adopt resolutions to protest against U.S. Marine’s rape case

JCP Shii calls for nationwide solidarity for the removal of U.S. bases

 Withdrawal of U.S. forces from Japan is essential to eliminate U.S. servicemen’s crimes

Okinawa legislature adopts unanimous condemnation of rape by U.S. Marine

Kakushinkon takes to the streets to protest against U.S. Marine’s rape in Okinawa

Government has no information on whereabouts of U.S. servicemen living outside bases

2 more U.S. Marines arrested in Okinawa

‘Fight Poverty’ Day of Action held

Court orders employer accepting temps to compensate for work-related death

JCP chair calls for struggle against permanent law to dispatch SDF abroad

JCP demands withdrawal of plan for revised curriculum guideline

Additional capital injection to Tokyo’s failed bank must be stopped: JCP

World Conference against A & H Bombs to be held in Hiroshima and Nagasaki between August 2 and 9

JCP-recommended candidate fought well in Kyoto mayoral election

Ogata attends Iranian Revolution Day reception

Ogata meets with Cuban ambassador