Japan Press Weekly

Why is the JCP so vigorous?

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo gave a speech at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan in Tokyo on March 3, expounding on the JCP’s “source of vigor” from four angles.

Guam residents are not welcoming U.S. Marines relocation from Okinawa

Residents of Guam are so reluctant to accept the U.S. Marines to be stationed on the island of U.S. territory in the Pacific that the Guam governor would sign the ordinance passed by the Guam Legislature to hold a referendum over the planned reinforcement of U.S. forces in Guam, said the speaker of the Guam Territorial Legislature.

JCP Shii criticizes Obama’s Japan policy and pro-military alliance forces in Japan

JCP Chair Shii Kazuo says that there is no change in U.S. policy toward Japan under the Obama administration, which is committed to further promoting the strengthening of the functions of U.S. military bases in Japan under the name of U.S. military transformation and realignment as well as the military integration of Japan and the United States.

Ozawa’s secretary arrested over receiving illegal donations

Put an end to ‘money power politics’ now: JCP Shii

 Answering allegations of fraud is what politicians must do above anything else

 Total ban of corporate and organizational donations is required to close loopholes

Political Funds Control Law is Full of Loopholes

Uruma’s alleged remark over illegal donations must be investigated: Ichida

LDP brass given 7.8 million yen in illegal donations from constructor

Controversial cash handout bill enacted in defiance of strong pubic opposition

Political parties and peace organizations stage protest against U.S. warship’s entry into Ishigaki Port

Guam residents are not welcoming U.S. Marines relocation from Okinawa

Unions stage day of action for better wages and jobs as part of 2009 Spring Struggle

Labor think tank finds 4.53 million jobs can be created by requiring employers to strictly comply with regulations

Lawmakers urge the defense ministry to revoke its refusal to continue employment of female ASDF member

Ruling parties OK allowing MSDF to shoot at pirates

Peace activists rally in opposition to air tanker deployment to ASDF Komaki Base

Bill to use public funds to rescue ailing banks clears House of Representatives

Shii holds meeting with Nishijin silk fabrics producers in Kyoto

Nobel laureate speaks on peace at scientists’ circle for Article 9

International Women’s Day rally held across the nation to defend the Japanese Constitution and people’s living

Tokyo air raid commemorated

JCP Shii criticizes Obama’s Japan policy and pro-military alliance forces in Japan

Why is the JCP so vigorous?

Zengakuren convention calls for drastic increase in education budget

Action held against blacklisting student loan recipients

JCP casts ‘Nay’ vote on cold-blooded Tokyo Metropolitan Government budget