Japan Press Weekly

Abe’s attempt to increase use of foreign trainees will lead to further deterioration of their human rights

The Abe government intends to expand the use of the international training program. Lawyers and trade unions are expressing their concerns about the possibility of an increase in violation of foreign trainees’ human rights.

PM Abe hints at enabling SDF to enter combat zones

Prime Minister Abe Shinzo has hinted at reviewing the present two requirements that prohibit the Self-Defense Forces from using armed force and from entering combat zones when dispatched abroad.

Shii: Japan-DPRK agreement on abduction issue is significant

This is a significant step in resolving the abduction issue. The JCP demands that North Korea comply with the agreement, and hopes that the action by the two governments will lead to the realization of abductees return to their homes.

PM Abe hints at enabling SDF to enter combat zones

Legal experts unite against Abe’s collective self-defense push

Gov’t should resolve problems with neighboring countries through diplomatic efforts

Japan’s fighter jets joined US military drills to bomb other nations

It will cost Y4.1 billion per year just to maintain new Olympic stadium

JCP will work even harder to address ‘comfort women’ issue: Shii to victims

Citizens sue ex-Your Party head over political funds scandal

US forcibly begins X-radar construction in Kyoto

US increasing training drills of cargo planes over Tokyo

Abe’s attempt to increase use of foreign trainees will lead to further deterioration of their human rights

JAL’s massive cuts in maintenance jobs affect flight safety

Gov’t university reform plan takes away job opportunities from young researchers

Toyota Motor pays no corporation tax

Japanese-made weapons to be displayed at international expo

Anti-coup rallies continuing in Thailand

Shii: Japan-DPRK agreement on abduction issue is significant

JCP Yamashita talks with Cuban ambassador

Deregulation of childcare licenses will affect children and careworkers

Kagoshima’s nuclear accident evacuation plan ignores the hospitalized and people in care facilities

This is how local JCP is protesting against restart of Sendai NPP

Japan Atomic Power Company receives 124 billion yen without producing any electricity

Residents file request for temporary injunction against restart of Sendai NPP

Abe aims to replace NRA members with nuclear power-related nominee