Japan Press Weekly

Injured SDF member files against SDF cover-ups

A former member of the Self-Defense Forces has filed a lawsuit against the government, seeking state compensation for the aftereffects he suffers due to the delay of treatment of a serious injury he had during his deployment to the Iraq war.

Temp workers at Canon get permanent job

Temporary workers at a Canon factory, who accused the company of committing employment contract fraud, on December 20 won an out-of-court settlement.

Shii pledges to block move for tax hike and constitutional revision

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo has warned of a move by the Liberal Democratic and Komei parties to create a “coalition” for a regressive tax hike and constitutional revision.

30% cut in maintenance budget kills 9 in tunnel accident

Repair of aging infrastructure neglected

 Drastically change election system to reflect voters’ will

LDP will receive Y14.6 billion in government subsidies

Y12.2billion subsidy granted to 11 parties

Temp workers at Canon get permanent job

Contingent male workers increasing in Japan

Fired worker of medical device firm wins victory in court

Many school teachers suffering from mental distress

Zenroren to campaign for youth employment

Injured SDF member files against SDF cover-ups

Shii pledges to block move for tax hike and constitutional revision

Shii comments on S. Korean presidential election results

Asbestos victims appeal lower court decision in Tokyo

Lithuanians request Hitachi to halt building of nuclear plant

LDP in NPP-hosting Fukui Pref. lobbies for restart of N-reactors

Half of workers at Fukushima plant left without receiving hazardous duty pay

NRA says faults under Higashidori NPP is likely active

Utilities buy zero-generated electricity for Y140 billion

Defense ministry again abruptly submits EIA over base construction

Senior high students rally to demand free education

JCP in Tokyo Assembly demands that new governor improve people’s living conditions