Japan Press Weekly

  Japan’s negative stance toward nuclear disarmament should be called into question

With a majority of non-nuclear weapons states sincerely making efforts to realize a nuclear-free world, the Japanese government turns its back on the international efforts. Tokyo’s irresponsible stance should be called into question.

Okinawans protest alleged murder of Japanese woman by ex-US marine

In protest against the alleged murder of a young Japanese woman by a former U.S. marine in Okinawa, local residents rallied in front of a gate at the U.S. Kadena Air Base.

  Automakers’ ‘profit-first’ attitude leads to fuel efficiency fraud

It has come to light that Mitsubishi Motors and Suzuki Motor falsified the fuel efficiency data on their vehicles. These major automakers are to blame for their management style giving top priority to making profits.

Koike’s proposal for Diet committee to listen to ALS patient is accepted

Shii demands cancellation of tax hike plan, citing decline in both wages and consumer spending

PM Abe’s ‘dynamic engagement plan’ goes against public demands

4 opposition leaders agree to prevent consumption tax hike to 10%

JCP Tokyo submits written question to governor on his alleged misuse of political funds

Diet seat reduction bill enacted

Bookshop owner doubts Masuzoe’s explanation for political fund scandal

Okinawans protest alleged murder of Japanese woman by ex-US marine

US sailor arrested for drunken driving despite US military’s promise to tighten discipline

Unions hold rally to make higher minimum wage major issue in Upper House election

Cuts in state subsidies to community workshops for disabled in disaster-hit Kumamoto avoided

JCP Hatano demands info on Olympic-related consulting services

Residents sue gov’t to stop maglev railway construction

Science Council divided over military research

 Automakers’ ‘profit-first’ attitude leads to fuel efficiency fraud

 Japan’s negative stance toward nuclear disarmament should be called into question

Koreans executed as ‘Japanese war criminals’ after WWII

JCP Kasai attends meeting of Japan-ROK parliamentary dialogue committee

Fuwa talks about historical meaning of Kakushinkon at its 35th anniversary reception