Japan Press Weekly

Osaka mayor’s abusive remark on ‘comfort women’ denies gov’t statement & UN report

Osaka Mayor Hashimoto Toru’s abusive remark on wartime sex slavery of the so-called “comfort women” goes against Japan’s official statement and the U.N. report concerning the matter.

US ‘Armitage Report’ demands Japan’s promotion of nuclear energy worldwide

A new edition of the so-called U.S. “Armitage Report” published on August 15 urged Japan to promote nuclear energy in the global market jointly with the United States.

Workers beat back mass layoffs by major electronics firms

Major electrical appliance makers in Japan are implementing harsh restructuring schemes, including massive personnel cuts and worsening of working conditions. Akahata on August 23-24 reported that workers are joining together across companies to rebuff those streamlining programs.

Move of children’s hospital to soft-ground artificial island should be cancelled: JCP

DPJ forcibly starts discussion on Diet seats reduction bill

Former PM Abe seeks cooperation with Ishin-no-Kai for constitutional revision

Gov’t prioritizes US military over people’s lives for Osprey deployment: JCP

Workers beat back mass layoffs by major electronics firms

JCP calls for an end to electronics makers’ forcible retirement policy

 Cancel joint training for SDF to be ready to participate in US wars

Weekly action against TPP starts in front of PM’s office

JCP and medical association agree to protect universal health care system

Shii meets with outgoing Cuban ambassador

US ‘Armitage Report’ demands Japan’s promotion of nuclear energy worldwide

Anti-nuclear activists meet PM to demand end to nuclear power

90% of public support ‘zero’ nuclear plants

Japan’s scientists hold symposium on need to break with nuclear power

Noda cabinet approves nomination of nuclear regulatory body members

TEPCO makes easy money while raising power rates

More than 1,500 deaths confirmed as related to 3.11 disaster

Osaka mayor’s abusive remark on ‘comfort women’ denies gov’t statement & UN report

Osaka mayor disclaims forced recruitment of ‘comfort women’

Japan Mothers’ Congress resolves to protect children from nuclear accident

Calling for cool heads, JCP opposes Takeshima/Senkaku resolutions

Ex-Foreign Ministry official criticizes PM stance on Takeshima territorial issue