Japan Press Weekly

Environment Ministry gives approval to construction of more coal-fired power stations

The Environment Ministry announced that it has decided to change its restrictive policy on coal-burning power plants to one giving a green light to constructing more of these high carbon-emitting plants.

Gap in regional minimum wages weakens local economies: JCP Shimazu

Japanese Communist Party lawmaker Shimazu Yukihiro pointed out that the gap in regional minimum wages has been causing a population drain to big cities and weakening local economies.

Minister hints at possibility of ordering broadcasters to go off the air

The Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications has implied that the minister may order broadcast licensees to stop broadcasting if their programs are judged to be repeatedly lacking political fairness based on the Radio Act.

Minister hints at possibility of ordering broadcasters to go off the air

Toyota, the top donor to ruling party, is the largest beneficiary of R&D tax credit

Journalists’ group in statement urges internal affairs minister to step down for her remarks

Local action in defense of Article 9 joined by 10K people in total

Ministers’ frequent scandals represent arrogant anti-people Abe government

Abe hints at cutting pension benefits due to stock market downturn

JCP Takahashi pushes gov’t to increase grants for victims of 2011 massive disaster

‘Say No to the Abe Gov’t!’ demonstration attracts 10,000 people

Tokyoites submit signatures opposing planned deployment of CV-22s to Yokota AB

Gap in regional minimum wages weakens local economies: JCP Shimazu

Opera singer wins out-of-court settlement over labor dispute with New National Theater

Environment Ministry gives approval to construction of more coal-fired power stations

 Mythical founding of the country gives slanted understanding of history

Nagano Prefecture expands its scholarship program for university students

Plaintiffs seeking damages for Fukushima disaster form national network

All 6 JCP candidates win in Niiza City assembly election

 Expensive public health insurance premiums endanger people’s lives

8 million signatures calling for improvements in education submitted to Diet