Japan Press Weekly

Government has put safety on the backburner in sticking to rice imports

It has been found that imported rice contaminated with pesticides and mold has been used to make shochu (Japanese liquor) and cookies as well as foodstuffs for school lunch programs. The companies that have sold the tainted rice as food are primarily to blame. At the same time, the government must be held responsible for allowing these companies to distribute tainted rice instead of disposing of it.

What is behind LDP’s scenario to extend Anti-Terrorism Special Measures Law?

The ruling Liberal Democratic and Komei parties agreed on September 9 to introduce in the upcoming Extraordinary Session of the Diet a bill to allow the Maritime Self-Defense Force to continue to engage in the refueling mission in the Indian Ocean after the present Anti-Terrorism Special Measures Law expires next January.

Change policy to put the people first – Shii on TV show

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo on September 14 appeared on the Fuji TV network’s political debate program “Hodo 2001” along with other opposition party leaders and gave his views on the ongoing Liberal Democratic Party presidential election and the upcoming general election.

Change policy to put the people first – Shii on TV show

Journalists criticize media’s intensive reports on LDP presidential election

 LDP is unqualified to take the helm of the administration

Political parties other than JCP received 44 billion yen in 2007 in government subsidy

Top 15 military suppliers donate 210 million yen to LDP in 2007

USS George Washington will come Yokosuka at the end of September

Shii calls on youth to join hands for decent work rules

Bank apologizes to workers for its unfair labor practice

Public turns their attention to Zenroren

What is behind LDP’s scenario to extend Anti-Terrorism Special Measures Law?

 Put an end to war against terrorism

 Japanese ASDF’s participation in assistance to Iraq proven to be a mistake

JCP finance is sound in sharp contrast with other parties

JCP delegation led by Fuwa to visit Vietnam for theoretical discussion

Shii speaks in Tokyo’s shopping district popular with the elderly

‘Let’s revoke new medical system for elderly aged 75 and over’ -- National Convention of Elderly

Government has put safety on the backburner in sticking to rice imports

 Government claim of ‘obligatory imports of MA rice’ proven to be groundless

JCP in Tokyo Assembly exposes Democratic Party’s plagiarism