Japan Press Weekly

Shii: NPT Review Conference outcome is important step toward a world free of N-weapons

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo on May 29 published a statement on the Final Document of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference closing on May 28. The full text is as follows:

Shii criticizes Hatoyama for ignoring Okinawans’ demands

The Japanese and U.S. governments on May 28 issued a joint statement to relocate the U.S. Marine Corps Futenma Air Station in Okinawa Prefecture to “the Camp Schwab Henoko-saki area and adjacent waters.” This has provoked a renewed anger of the people in Okinawa and the rest of Japan.

Kokuta criticizes DPJ strong-arm Diet steering tactics

Social Democratic Party leaves power

DPJ and SDP will cooperate in election

 DPJ’s high-handed steering tactics destroys the Diet Akahata editorial (excerpts)

Shii criticizes Hatoyama for ignoring Okinawans’ demands

Gensuikyo Secretary-General Taka on the NPT Review Conference

Shii calls for change in policy to support SMEs

Kasai calls for diplomatic solution to the sinking of South Korean ship

JCP talks with artists on more state funding

Ogata attends Africa Day reception

Ogata talks with Cuban Ambassador

JCP Shii attends banquet for Chinese Premier Wen

Court rejects claim to reinstate additional benefits for elderly

SDP shares responsibility in government decision to construct U.S. base in Henoko

DPJ, LDP, Komei, and Your parties all agree on shifting U.S. base to Henoko

More than 70% of Okinawans want Futenma base to be removed or moved outside Japan

Signatures submitted to Diet for settlement of wartime sex slave issue

Shii: NPT Review Conference outcome is important step toward a world free of N-weapons

Akamine calls for swift response against foot-and-mouth infection

Manga artists and publishers oppose Tokyo’s move to restrict freedom of expression

Bill to revise Broadcast Act passes through Lower House committee

JPS to cease print publication of Japan Press Weekly