Japan Press Weekly

All JCP candidates win in assembly election in nuclear disaster-hit city

In the Fukushima’s Iwaki City Assembly election, the Japanese Communist Party succeeded in maintaining its 4 seats while the fixed number of assembly seats was decreased by 3 from 40.

Futenma base is not so dangerous: US consul remarks

A U.S. consul general’s remark that the U.S. Futenma base is not dangerous has provoked anger among Okinawans.

Power supply sufficient without NPPs: JCP demanding KEPCO break with nuclear power

Representatives of the Japanese Communist Party requested Kansai Electric Power Company (KEPCO) to stop its operations of the Oi nuclear power plant, arguing that the power supply is sufficient without operating the plant.

LDP presidential election field is crowded with many candidates

No candidate for DPJ head reflects on breach of promises

Osaka City mayor holds open debate on policies of his new party

JCP Shii calls for major advance in next general election

Higher share to pay in medical bills hampers doctor visits

Power supply sufficient without NPPs: JCP demanding KEPCO break with nuclear power

Futenma base is not so dangerous: US consul remarks

Anti-Osprey deployment rallies held nationwide in solidarity with massive protest in Okinawa

Only 32% of elementary and junior high schools have quakeproof ceilings and lighting fixtures installed

Broken windows and wall cracks in disaster-hit schools

All JCP candidates win in assembly election in nuclear disaster-hit city

Gov’t expert panel approves relaxation of US beef import restrictions

Agriculture in subordination to US - I: Road to more imports of US farm surplus

Agriculture in subordination to US - II: beef and citrus imports liberalized

Agriculture in subordination to US - III: Door opened for further rice imports

Agriculture in subordination to US - IV: Ill effects expected from TPP

Agriculture in subordination to US - V: Food sovereignty a must

Citizens demand whole picture of SDF’s monitoring of people

Japan to purchase Senkaku Islands