Japan Press Weekly

Fukushima nuclear crisis and capitalism

Fuwa Tetsuzo, director of the JCP Social Sciences Institute, said that the nuclear accident in Fukushima has clearly illustrated two fundamental problems of capitalism.

Integration of Futenma with Kadena is a challenge to Okinawans

Influential U.S. senators on May 11 published a statement proposing the integration of functions at the U.S. Futenma base with the U.S. Kadena base, provoking anger among local people.

DPJ gov’t accelerates privatization of public services

The DPJ-led government, even after the March 11 disaster, is intending to further promote privatization of public services by revising the Private Finance Initiative Law.

Superhawkish Maehara leads DPJ’s constitutional debate

 Secret state funds continue to be used under DPJ gov’t

DPJ gov’t accelerates privatization of public services

Integration of Futenma with Kadena is a challenge to Okinawans

U.S. sailor arrested for damaging private property

MSDF Aegis ship found not liable for fatal collision

Fukushima nuclear crisis and capitalism

JCP opposed unsafe nuclear power generation from the beginning

JCP members in quake-hit village

Kasai meets with Western Saharan representative

‘Nuclear power-mongering’ lawmakers and the industry

Yoshii demands decommissioning of Hamaoka reactors

TEPCO accepts retired high-ranking municipal officials

JCP demands decommissioning of Tokai reactor

Transport company in tsunami-hit region strives to transport Akahata

Enable residents-oriented reconstruction

Have major firms play active role

Create public jobs