Japan Press Weekly

  ‘Secrecy maintenance’ legislation violates right to know

A government expert panel on “secrecy maintenance” legislation has recently submitted to Chief Cabinet Secretary Edano Yukio a report proposing that a “secrecy maintenance” law be enacted, which could lead to restricting the public’s right to know.

653 public figures oppose ‘Kimigayo’ regulation at school

A group of 653 people in the fields of education and culture expressed their support for an appeal calling on Osaka Governor Hashimoto Toru to abolish the ordinance compelling teachers to stand up and sing ‘Kimigayo’ at public school events.

Nuclear energy and political parties – LDP (Part 1)

When it was established on November 15, 1955, the Liberal Democratic Party published a political platform paper stating, “We will take special measures to promote science and technology in preparation for a change in industrial structure centering on peaceful uses of atomic power.”

Fukushima plant workers exempted from radiation standard

Utility executives give donations to Hokkaido governor

JCP Dietmembers: Protect foods from radioactive contamination

No to NPP operations: Citizens in rallies

Two-party system promotes N-power

Utilities’ executives & unions funding two major parties

Nuclear energy and political parties – LDP (Part 1)

Nuclear energy and political parties – LDP (Part 2)

Nuclear energy and political parties – LDP (Part 3)

Media, the driving force of ‘safety myth’

Defending war criminal, DPJ Noda runs counter to international opinion

653 public figures oppose ‘Kimigayo’ regulation at school

6,000 teachers and parents hold study and exchange meeting

 ‘Secrecy maintenance’ legislation violates right to know