Japan Press Weekly

Urged by people Japan finally to take US civilian employees to court

The Japanese and the U.S. governments reached an agreement enabling Japan to exercise jurisdiction over some crimes and accidents committed in Japan by “on duty” U.S. military civilian employees.

Anti-base international forum held in Okinawa

About 150 Japanese and 16 foreigners from such Pacific areas as Guam, the Marshall Islands, Palau, and the Philippines discussed how to bring about a base-free, nuclear-free, and peaceful Asia-Pacific region at a forum held in Naha City in Okinawa Prefecture on November 24 and 25.

Asian nations cool toward TPP

“To incorporate the growth of Asia” – This is the slogan the Japanese government has come up with to stress the need for Japan to gain from increased multinational free trade. However, many Asian states showed a cool attitude towards the TPP.

Initiators of single-seat election system regret introducing the system

Urged by people Japan finally to take US civilian employees to court

US should give up its jurisdiction over crimes by US civilian employees in Japan

Court orders US military civilian who killed a Japanese to pay compensation

Trade unions worldwide express concern about TPP

Asian nations cool toward TPP

Anti-base international forum held in Okinawa

Major shareholders sell their stocks to ‘save’ 3.3 bil. yen in tax breaks

TPP entry may lead to collapse of local construction firms

Entry into TPP will raise drug prices

Japan Peace Conference in Okinawa pledges removal of US Futenma base

Shii gives lecture on world economy and Japan’s politics

Shii talks with outgoing Vietnam ambassador

Shii visits South Korea

Victory in trial against TEPCO’s unjust labor practice

Radiation scholar trapped in ‘glass cage’ for 17 years

Widespread ‘No’ to dictatorial rule over Osaka prepares for future struggle: JCP