Japan Press Weekly

Political flier distributor to appeal to international society

A Buddhist monk who was found guilty of distributing political fliers at a residential complex has announced that he will take advantage of international treaties to disclose internationally Japan’s judicial violation of democracy and human rights.

Former Foreign Ministry official testifies to the existence of Japan-U.S. secret agreements

A former senior Foreign Ministry official on December 1 testified in court to the existence of Japan-U.S. secret agreements, adding that he had himself signed a secret pact that stipulated that Japan would pay the costs regarding the 1972 reversion of Okinawa to Japan.

  Fudanren in convention calls for boosting women’s solidarity

At its 36th annual Convention held on December 12 in Tokyo, the Japan Federation of Women's Organizations (Fudanren) called for further efforts to increase the solidarity of women worldwide.

 Fudanren in convention calls for boosting women’s solidarity

Bill to freeze sale of Japan Post shares passed through Lower House

Postal stocks bill enacted

JCP stands out as the party of ‘constructive opposition’ in the Diet session

Full-time employment will help stimulate economy and ease poverty

Bill banning constitutional interpreters from speaking in the Diet

 Everyone knows Hatoyama promised to move Futenma base out of Japan Akahata editorial (excerpts)

Pianist Nakamura Hiroko and others protest cuts in budget for culture

 Additional troop dispatch will only worsen Afghan situation Akahata editorial (excerpts)

Agriculture committee members have talks with JCP Dietmembers

JCP Chair Shii holds talks with visiting Cuban Foreign Minister Rodriguez

Law enacted to give relief to all plaintiffs in A-bomb disease lawsuits

Hatoyama urged to pursue closure of Futenma base without condition

Shii and mayor agree on initiating a debate on Japan-U.S. Security Treaty

49 environmental groups demand new base plan at Henoko be scrapped

Defense Academy chief makes gaffe in criticizing opponents of new U.S. base construction

Former Foreign Ministry official testifies to the existence of Japan-U.S. secret agreements

Political flier distributor to appeal to international society

Tokyo Bar Association criticizes Supreme Court decision over the right to distribute flyers

Citizens rally for right to distribute political fliers

Olympic medalists oppose government budget-slashing measures in field of sports