Japan Press Weekly

Ginowan mayoral election focusing on Futenma base issue kicks off

On February 5 in Ginowan City in Okinawa, anti-base candidate Iha Yoichi in his kick-off speech for the February 12 mayoral election said, “Until the United States declares its intent to return the Futenma base, I will jointly struggle with residents to win that objective.”

Koike talks about crisis of capitalism on TV

Japanese Communist Party Policy Commission Chair Koike Akira appeared on a TV news program entitled, “Has global capitalism a future?”, aired on February 2.

1,704 file suit seeking shutdown of Genkai nuclear plant

A group of 1,704 people on January 31 filed a lawsuit with the Saga District Court, seeking the discontinuation of operations of all four reactors at the Genkai Nuclear Power Plant of Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc. in Genkai Town in Saga Prefecture.

Work together to block TPP: Shii at farmers meeting

Controversial dam construction decided within inner circle

Secret TPP negotiations undermine Japan’s interests: JCP Kami

DM considered using space technology for military purposes

Lawyers, union activists, citizens’ groups protest against cuts in Diet seats

Consumption tax hike may further deteriorate social welfare systems

Defense bureau chief engages in political activities while gov’t staff’s political activities are banned

Workers oppose downsizing in front of NEC head office

Koike talks about crisis of capitalism on TV

Ogata talks with Cuban ambassador

Assets of 187,000 households seized for nonpayment of insurance tax

1,704 file suit seeking shutdown of Genkai nuclear plant

Bill allowing operations of N-reactors for more than 40 years to be submitted

JCP calls for stronger radiation monitoring for school meals

Kyushu Power Co. execs accompanied Genkai Town mayor on tour abroad

Ginowan mayoral election focusing on Futenma base issue kicks off

Defense bureau suspected of interfering with Ginowan mayoral election

Protests increase following Okinawa Defense Bureau’s meddling in mayoral election

Disputed Okinawa Defense Bureau director meddled in past elections as well

LDP defends Okinawa Defense Bureau director

JCP-backed candidate wages good fight with incumbent Kyoto mayor