Japan Press Weekly

Gov’t considering decommissioning fast-breeder reactor ‘Monju’

The Abe government entered the final stage of consideration regarding whether to decommission the defective fast-breeder reactor “Monju” in Fukui Prefecture.

Arsenic found in water covering underground space of new Toyosu market facilities: JCP Tokyo

The JCP Tokyo Metropolitan Assemblymembers’ Group published a survey result which showed that water found at the underground space of major buildings in the new fish market site is polluted with highly-toxic arsenic.

Protest actions held nationwide marking 1st year of enactment of war laws

On September 19, the first anniversary of the forcible enactment of the unconstitutional national security legislation, various actions calling for the repeal of the legislation took place across the country.

Protest actions held nationwide marking 1st year of enactment of war laws

SDF acting like subcontractor for US base construction

Toyama citizens protest against city asssemblypersons’ money scandals

JCP legislators urge gov’t to resolve North Korea’s nuclear weapons issue through dialogue

High court approves reclamation work for US base construction in Henoko

Abe Cabinet ministers break election promises to oppose TPP

US forces hold live-fire drills near World Heritage site of Mt Fuji

US military in Japan intends to mobilize Japanese firms for military operations

Arsenic found in water covering underground space of new Toyosu market facilities: JCP Tokyo

Ex-news anchor calls for resistance to gov’t pressure on media

Campaign launched for inclusion of Matsukawa Incident data in Memory of World Register

Japan ranks 2nd-worst among OECD in public funding for educational institutions

New national park in Okinawa highlights incompatibility of US military with wildlife conservation

JCP reveals risk of contaminated water leakage at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa NPP

JCP conducts on-site inspection at Tomari NPP

Plaintiffs in lawsuit against gov’t tell their stories about WWII battles in Pacific Ocean theater

Shii comments on newly-elected DP leader

Gov’t considering decommissioning fast-breeder reactor ‘Monju’