Japan Press Weekly

Fukushima reactors still far from being ‘under control’

It has been almost one year since Prime Minister Noda Yoshihiko declared an end to the Fukushima nuclear accident late last year, but the reality still falls far short of being brought “under control”.

LDP gets 79% of single-seats with 43% of votes

The media has reported that the Liberal Democratic Party won a landslide victory in the Lower House election. In reality, the single-seat constituency system brought such a “victory” to the party.

JCP obtains 8 seats in general election

In the December 16 House of Representatives general election, the Japanese Communist Party gained 8 seats, down by one from the pre-election total. The main opposition Liberal Democratic Party secured a single-party majority with 294 seats.

Local papers warn of moves against Constitution

Japan bears bulk of Ospreys’ overseas training costs

US marine drunk driver given fined

Gov’t fund prompts downsizing in exchange for investment

Tokyo labor board orders condo maintenance company to negotiate with union

Big businesses cut 1 mil jobs over past 10 years

Use corporate internal reserves to create jobs

Mega banks disinclined to finance SMEs

Disaster-hit small businesses can carryover gov’t grants to next year

Niigata court rejects claim to reinstate additional benefits for elderly

Fukushima reactors still far from being ‘under control’

Anti-nuke mayors call for renewable energy use

5,500 citizens rally to demand a Japan without nuclear power

Okinawans remain under constant threat of US crimes

Additional 288 residents seek halt to US flights over Futenma

Nanjing Massacre survivor gives talk to Japanese audience

JCP obtains 8 seats in general election

JCP statement on the results of general election

LDP gets 79% of single-seats with 43% of votes

Anti-nuke candidate fails to win in Tokyo governor race

Man unfairly arrested for posting anti-nuke candidate’s flyers freed

Osakans file suit against mayor’s political activities survey

China’s military aircraft enters Japan’s airspace