Japan Press Weekly

Sumo association must root out illegal gambling and ties with gangsters - Akahata editorial (excerpts)

Gambling scandals are increasing in the world of sumo, Japan’s top traditional sport. Wrestler Kotomitsuki, with the second-highest rank of ozeki has admitted to his involvement in illegal gambling on professional baseball games and has been suspended from the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament to be held in July. It was revealed that Kotomitsuki had been blackmailed by gangsters in connection with his gambling and that not only sumo wrestlers but also their coaches had taken part in such betting activities.

Kan used to advocate withdrawal of U.S. Marines from Okinawa

In the past, when the Democratic Party of Japan was an opposition party, Kan Naoto, as DPJ leader, used to advocate the withdrawal of the U.S. Marines from Okinawa. However, as soon as he took office as prime minister, he said that the U.S. Marines are extremely important for Japan as a deterrent force and that he will carry out the Japan-U.S. agreement on the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps Futenma Base within Okinawa.

174th ordinary Diet session closes, JCP prepares for Upper House election

Media fails to examine PM’s change

Cabinet approval for SME Charter promoted by popular movements: JCP Koike

JCP proposes holding debates among party leaders

2.85 million signatures calling for free education for private high school students submitted to the Education Ministry

U.S. military aircraft's sonic boom causes chickens to be trampled to death

Law to provide benefits to former internees in Siberia enacted

No need to raise tax to provide better nursing care: Koike

Ichida calls for establishing Ability-to-Pay tax system

There is no valid reason for increasing consumption tax: Shii

What is ‘corporate tax’?

Kan used to advocate withdrawal of U.S. Marines from Okinawa

Okinawan village hosting US base adopts ordinance to save endangered birds

NPT Review Conference President thanks JCP Shii

Hibakusha feel proud of playing key role at NPT conference

Over 7,000 public schools in danger of collapse during quakes

Election manifestos of DPJ, LDP, and Komei are almost carbon-copies

Party capable of representing public interests: JCP publishes election platform

Metropolitan gov’t conceals pollution data at fish market site

Have big corporations fulfill their responsibility to protect environment: JCP Kasai

Sumo association must root out illegal gambling and ties with gangsters - Akahata editorial (excerpts)