Japan Press Weekly

JCP legislators demand serious efforts by gov’t to eliminate sexual discrimination

The Japanese Communist Party lawmakers’ group made representations to the national government, demanding that the administration fully implement the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.

Longstanding effort helps create more evening junior highs

A longstanding movement has borne fruit, leading to an increase in the number of evening junior high schools for people who did not obtain compulsory education (6-15 years old) for various reasons.

Russia should use its influence to obtain information regarding Malaysian plane crash in Ukraine

While international efforts have yet to discover the cause of the Malaysian plane crash, it is clear that this tragedy was brought about by the ongoing conflicts in this region.

JCP legislators demand serious efforts by gov’t to eliminate sexual discrimination

17 Ospreys for SDF may possibly be deployed at civil airport in Saga

TPP may impede availability of generic drugs

Saga residents protest against plan to deploy Ospreys to local airport

State considers requiring prefectures to reduce public medical expenses

Gov’t plans to move US MV-22s out of Okinawa to help Governor Nakaima be reelected

Environmental NGO demands halt to new US base construction

Town assembly asks for JCP’s help to obtain compensation for Fukushima disaster

Okinawans unite to oppose new US base, going beyond political differences

Lawyers and experts issue appeal calling for higher minimum wages

Ex-Mazda temps accept court-mediated settlement

Mizuho bank employee with help from union wins promotion

Labor relations authority: Kanagawa orchestra’s dismissal of two musicians found to be unfair labor practice

Labor commission’s decision regarding illegality of Osaka political belief survey finalized

Pay gaps between company executives and workers growing

Russia should use its influence to obtain information regarding Malaysian plane crash in Ukraine

Longstanding effort helps create more evening junior highs

Japan’s juvenile training school law revised based on UN treaty

Due to Japanese summer holidays, our next update will be on August 15