Japan Press Weekly

Ex-Fukushima plant worker accuses employer

A former subcontract worker exposed to radiation at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant filed a complaint with a labor standards inspection office against his employer.

METI intends to use post-disaster recovery budget for nuclear exports

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) intends to use tax money allocated for post-3.11 disaster recovery projects for a nuclear plant export to Vietnam.

US airman commits violence while under curfew

Some say that Okinawa seems to become a lawless island. A recent incident of trespassing and violence against a junior high school boy allegedly caused by U.S. personnel on curfew has fueled the anger of Okinawans.

Shii grills PM on misuse of disaster recovery funds, mass firing of electronics workers, consumption tax, nukes, Senkaku, TPP, and US bases

Upper House holds urgent session on PM censure motion

US airman commits violence while under curfew

Ex-Fukushima plant worker accuses employer

Political support for corporate restructuring - II: US demand for deregulation of labor laws

SDF jointly conducts live-shooting drills with US forces: Okinawa defense bureau official

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Ex-Hansen’s disease patients need more sanatorium staff

Revised nuclear evacuation zone expanded to 30km

1,000 youth rally in Fukushima demand shutdown of all nuclear plants in Japan

Anti-US base candidate challenges incumbent mayor in Okinawa

JCP Ichida talks with Okinawa’s mayors on Osprey issue

METI intends to use post-disaster recovery budget for nuclear exports

Use reconstruction budget for sufferers: Women’s group

Are US beef under 30-month old with risky parts remaining safe to eat?

Court revokes some ‘Kimigayo’-related punishments on Tokyo teachers

JCP aims for 30% cut in greenhouse gases: JCP Kasai

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