Japan Press Weekly

LDP proposes that energy generation depend more on nuclear power

The Liberal Democratic Party proposed to Prime Minister Abe Shinzo that Japan increase the share of nuclear power generation by 2030 to the same level as before the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident.

Okinawans launch ‘Henoko Fund’ to block base construction

Okinawan politicians and business leaders have launched the “Henoko Fund” to help increase public opposition to the construction of a new U.S. base in the sea off the Henoko district.

JCP issues statement on its major gains in 1st half of local elections

The Japanese Communist Party on April 12 increased its number of seats in 41 prefectural assembly elections from 80 to 111 as a result of the first half of the nationwide local elections.

Okinawans launch ‘Henoko Fund’ to block base construction

Defense Ministry discussing ways to fund foreign governments’ purchase of Japan-made weapons

 Revision of Japan-US defense guidelines to be in line with Abe’s war legislation is unacceptable

2015 budget bill approved with more for defense and less for welfare

LDP will enjoy record amount of state subsidies

Sukiya workers still suffer from heavy workloads: youth union

Woman worker at Renesas wins withdrawal of distant transfer order

LDP proposes that energy generation depend more on nuclear power

Tokyo Olympics might deprive local residents of opportunity to engage in sports

Japanese women still suffer sizable gender gap even after getting suffrage 69 years ago

Abe gov’t intends to force Hinomaru & Kimigayo on national universities

LDP executive opposes casino legalization

‘New relations’ with Cuba will depend on US efforts

JCP issues statement on its major gains in 1st half of local elections

As a result of first half of local elections, JCP establishes its presence in all prefectural assemblies

JCP calls on gov’t to cancel plan to slash housing assistance for households on welfare