Japan Press Weekly

Voters’ views about political parties changing

“The current situation of Japanese politics seems to be disastrous. All political parties, except the Japanese Communist Party, are hurting. Should I set my hopes on the JCP?” or “I’ve never voted for the JCP. But, now, I feel somehow close to the JCP.” – Recently, the JCP head office has received such comments by e-mail or telephone.

No concrete steps for overcoming economic crisis mentioned: Hatoyama’s policy speech

In his first policy speech at the January 29 Diet meeting, Prime Minister Hatoyama Yukio failed to provide concrete measures to break through the economic crisis or solve U.S. base issues.

No vision for the future of Japan: Shii comments on Hatoyama policy speech

No concrete steps for overcoming economic crisis mentioned: Hatoyama’s policy speech

 Defense minister must not speak for arms industry Akahata editorial (excerpt)

Voters’ views about political parties changing

Ozawa again questioned by Tokyo prosecutors

Is consumption tax hike only way for well-beeing?

U.S. ignores order to pay compensation to a Japanese victim

Metal part from U.S. fighter jet crashes into a private house

JCP demands the U.S. Navy stop flying over residential areas

Activists criticize fall of U.S. warplane part on house

Local people protest at U.S. Aegis ship’s port-call

U.S. Marines starts live-shell drill in Hijudai

For more jobs and higher wages: 2010 Labor Offensive rally

NTT contract workers forced to be temps: JCP Daimon reveals

Fuwa talks with CPV research team on shared topics

Government plans further deregulation of childcare centers’ meal service

Okinawa Defense Bureau sues anti-U.S. helipad villagers

Nago citizens are angered at Hirano remarks