Japan Press Weekly

80% of political parties disbanded after receiving public subsidies since 1995

The public funding system for political parties was introduced in 1995. In the two decades, 35 political parties received the subsidies. Of them, 27 parties disbanded after changing their alliances with other parties over and over again.

JCP efforts move gov’t take measures against ‘black part-time jobs’

Following a request made by a Japanese Communist Party lawmaker, the education ministry has recently taken steps to prevent illegal labor practices that exploit students working part-time jobs.

  Official election campaign commences

The election campaign for the House of Representatives officially started on December 2. The election slated for on December 14 will be a good chance to create a new government which better reflects public interest.

 Official election campaign commences

80% of political parties disbanded after receiving public subsidies since 1995

LDP makes constitutional revision an election promise

Japan’s top court rules 2013 Upper House election as ‘state of unconstitutionality’

LDP backs scandal-tainted Obuchi as candidate for Lower House

Abe gov’t promotes corporate downsizing

LDP begs building industry for money

Komei sugarcoats proposed consumption tax hike to allay public anger

Debate between party leaders highlights JCP vs. LDP match

Shii criticizes political parties for their dependence on public funding

JCP protests US military vessel’s sudden entry into civil port in Kyoto

JCP efforts move gov’t take measures against ‘black part-time jobs’

Many companies under Keidanren leadership can impose more than 80 hours of overtime work a month

Bereaved families of workers who died from overwork call for improvement in workers’ compensation process

Labor bureau advises Renesas to not transfer workers to distant workplace against their will

Osaka City illegally rejects teachers’ request to use school building for study meetings: court

Court rejects application for injunction against restarting of nuclear reactors

Fishermen oppose carrying landfill materials to Henoko

JCP resolves to win major victory in general election

JCP issues election platform

JCP is supported by funding from individual donors

Elderly with disabilities call on state for better care services