Japan Press Weekly

40% of unemployed out of work for more than six months

A labor union survey of unemployed reveals that 40% have been out of work for more than six months and that they urgently need a new job.

Government's budget-slashing measures raise many questions

Commenting on the Democratic Party-led government’s budget-slashing measures to scrutinize the budget requests from government offices for the next fiscal year starting April 1, 2010, Japanese Communist Party Secretariat Head Ichida Tadayoshi criticized the screeners for avoiding moves to cut the most wasteful spending programs.

Business leaders train new DPJ Dietmembers

Japanese and U.S. business leaders ignore public opinion

 Why is DPJ hostile to Cabinet Legislation Bureau? Akahata editorial (excerpts)

‘Yanba dam money’ flowing back to LDP

Government's budget-slashing measures raise many questions

 Don’t turn its back on Okinawans wish to remove U.S. bases! - Akahata editorial (excerpts)

Small business managers/workers call for urgent relief measures

Kokuta emphasizes need to review SOFA and remove U.S. bases

U.S. Marines fire 642 shells in live-fire drills

Hatoyama urged to regulate contingent worker layoffs

40% of unemployed out of work for more than six months

Nurses working longer nightshifts

Fujitsu subsidiary cuts 2,000 full-time jobs in its factories

JCP candidate reelected Kiso Town mayor by large margin

Gov.intends to remove safety standards at public childcare centers

Shinfujin determined to further develop women’s movement

Medical practitioners demand three children’s hospitals open

Okinawans criticize Kanagawa governor

Okinawans call on both governments to withdraw Futenma plan

Rally organizers urge government to refuse hosting new U.S. base

Okinawans demand that U.S. forces hand over suspect

Ginowan mayor calls on foreign minister to close Futenma base

Movement demanding compensation for victims of wartime suppression