Japan Press Weekly

JCP Dietmember speaks on behalf of Okinawans over the Guam agreement

Okinawans are opposed to the Guam Agreement mainly because it states that the U.S. will return to Japan Okinawan land to the south of the U.S. Kadena Air Force Base only on condition that a new U.S. base would be constructed and that Japan will pay the costs for relocating a part of the Okinawa-based U.S. Marine Corps to Guam.

  Stop ‘anti-piracy’ bill that will pave the way for passage of permanent law to send SDF abroad

The Japanese Diet has begun discussing an “anti-piracy” bill that will allow the Maritime Self-Defense Force on its anti-piracy mission in waters off Somalia to protect foreign vessels and use weapons when considered necessary. The bill can pave the way for a permanent law to send SDF units abroad as called for by the Liberal Democratic and Democratic parties.

LDP factions are busy collecting funds from corporations and paying little attention to collapse of job market

Many Liberal Democratic Party factions held their fundraisers in the first half of April to collect funds in preparation for the House of Representatives general election, just as large corporations were dismissing many temporary workers or unilaterally terminating their contracts.

Ruling parties and opposition DPJ maintain cozy relationship

LDP factions are busy collecting funds from corporations and paying little attention to collapse of job market

All parties except JCP share 472 billion yen over 15 years

Chiba voters form group to reveal new governor’s allegation

Citizens demand ban on U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier’s passage through Yokosuka Port

Peace activists demand that Yokosuka mayor revoke acceptance of U.S. N-carrier’s homeporting at Yokosuka

JCP Dietmember speaks on behalf of Okinawans over the Guam agreement

U.S. GAO warns of delayed funding for U.S. military realignment projects on Guam

Rally held to commemorate 5th anniversary of the resident’s sit-in against construction of new U.S. air base in Okinawa

WWF-Japan leader calls for dugong research by halting USMC training exercises

Residents call for removal of U.S. air base from Tokyo

Shii urges the government to direct employers to hire temporary workers directly

Nippon Thompson to give 13 temporary workers direct employment

Former fixed-term contract worker sues Honda

Nihi criticizes Panasonic for forcing workers to quit jobs by ordering distant transfers

 Stop ‘anti-piracy’ bill that will pave the way for passage of permanent law to send SDF abroad

Cat-and-mouse chases rather encourage pirates: JCP Akamine

Shii demands ‘anti-piracy’ bill be scrapped

 Japan must work toward a total ban on cluster munitions

JCP Shii holds talks with Argentine ambassador

JCP-CPC theoretical exchange meeting opens

Pension benefits will be less than 50% of worker’s income

Tokyo’s plan to host Olympics does not meet its value

Tokyo governor’s historical view again questioned

JCP Kasai calls for joint international effort to have North Korea give up its nuclear program