Japan Press Weekly

Local residents angry at proposed relocation sites for Futenma base

As a relocation site for the U.S. Marine Corps Futenma Air Station in Okinawa, the government has listed many places across the country. Local governments and residents of listed places have increased their opposition to the government’s nominations.

Government urged to fulfill responsibility to car safety

Defense minister urged to observe the three principles banning arms exports

Prime Minister receives tax breaks on stock dividends

 Cabinet must bare all facts of secret funds Akahata editorial (summary)

Kokuta demands a strict oversight of car recalls

Ozawa’s arrested ex-aide urged to testify in the Diet

It is absurd that Ozawa approves his aide’s exit from DPJ

Iwakuni citizens confront defense minister over U.S. military relocation

Ichida criticizes ruling members’ inspection trip to Guam

JCP makes donations for quake-hit Haiti through UNICEF

JCP Shii attends Vietnamese New Year gathering

JCP Ichida attends Iran revolution day reception

Ogata meets with Spanish ambassador

Nurses and care workers talk about harsh working conditions

Finance minister called on a discussion about consumption tax increases

Local residents angry at proposed relocation sites for Futenma base

Global campaign launched for negotiations to eliminate nuclear weapons

Teachers union holds annual convention

JCP demands local suffrage for permanent foreign residents

Ensure schooling of foreign workers’ children: Shiokawa

Government OKs ‘Monju’ resumption of operations