Japan Press Weekly

Bikini tragedy gave rise to movement against atomic and hydrogen bombs

By the end of 1954, 34 million people, or more than half of the eligible Japanese voters, signed the petition calling for nuclear weapons to be banned. This movement developed into the 1st World Conference against A & H Bombs in August 1955, which led to the establishment of the Japan Council against A & H Bombs (Japan Gensuikyo) and the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bombs Sufferers Organizations (Nihon Hidankyo).

All four JCP candidates elected in Oita City

“It was an important election for residents’ livelihoods. By getting all our candidates elected in the close battle, we could fulfill our responsibility as the residents’ lifeline,” said Hayashida Sumitaka, Japanese Communist Party Oita Prefectural Committee chair, at midnight on the voting day.

Shii calls for struggle to block ratification of agreement on relocation of U.S. Marines to Guam

Pointing out that the United States is moving some Marines out of Okinawa on condition that Japan will build a new base as the substitute for the USMC Futenma Air Station, Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo criticized the government for accepting the strengthening and perpetuation of U.S. bases in Okinawa in disregard of residents’ opposition.

Finance Minister Nakagawa forced to resign over behavior at news conference after G7 meeting

Approval rating of Aso Cabinet drops to 11%-15% level

U.S. secretary of state emphasizes importance of maintaining ‘nuclear umbrella’ over Japan

JCP lodges protest over parts falling from U.S. fighter jet in Kanagawa

JCP demands Japan-U.S. joint air exercises be canceled

JCP in Kanagawa requests Foreign Ministry to investigate U.S. military accidents

 Government must not evade responsibility to promptly dispose of unexploded bombs

Nuclear-capable U.S. B-52 bombers participate for the first time in joint Japan-U.S. drills

Zenroren calls for nationwide action to urge labor bureaus to have employers offer direct employment to temporary workers

Shii speaks on issues that need intensive discussions in Diet

Zenroren unions provide nationwide telephone counseling services for temporary workers

JCP lawmakers in Tokyo request governor to take urgent measures to secure jobs and places to live

Foreign temporary workers form a labor union

All four JCP candidates elected in Oita City

JCP Chair Shii meets with Communist Party of China International Department head Wang

Stop closing public hospitals

Shii calls for struggle to block ratification of agreement on relocation of U.S. Marines to Guam

Japan signs agreement to give U.S. 6 billion dollars to move U.S. Marines to Guam from Okinawa

JCP criticizes government for agreeing to use tax money for U.S. global war policy in disregard of people’s threatened livelihoods

U.S. and Japan remain silent over Okinawa

JCP urges Okinawa governor to oppose Japan-U.S. agreement on moving U.S. Marines to Guam

Many mayors in Okinawa say ‘No’ to Japan-U.S. deal on U.S. Marines relocation and construction of new U.S. base

Bikini tragedy gave rise to movement against atomic and hydrogen bombs

What did Kuboyama die of?

 Save corporate-sponsored sports teams