Japan Press Weekly

International conference held as part of 2017 Bikini Day events in Shizuoka

With the first UN conference to negotiate a Nuclear Weapons Convention approaching, the Japan Council against A and H Bombs (Japan Gensuikyo) held the international forum on anti-nuke movements as part of the 2017 Bikini Day events in Shizuoka City.

Science Council of Japan established based on remorse over wartime cooperation

The highest authority for Japanese academics pledged to not conduct military research based on remorse over wartime military cooperation. With the Abe gov’t promoting a military-academia partnership, a physicist underscores the significance of this pledge.

Lifetime wages for part-timers are \100 mil. less than for full-timers

Non-regular workers in Japan receive 100 million yen less in lifetime wages compared to those who work on regular contracts.

Abe gov’t should hold talks with Seoul to improve bilateral ties

SDF is in the most dangerous area in Juba: volunteer leader in South Sudan

JCP proposal for reform of Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly unanimously approved

NHK’s unreserved praise for PM Abe is abnormal

Disclose facts regarding sale of state land to private school: JCP Kokuta

Onaga protests to Kishida against Abe-Trump agreement that ‘Henoko is only solution’

Highest-scaled FY2017 draft budget passed through Lower House

Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly to summon ex-Governor Ishihara over Toyosu scandal

US Osprey flights threaten endangered birds in Japan

US seaman arrested for drunk driving in Okinawa

High court recognizes Toyota subcontractor worker’s death as work-related

Lifetime wages for part-timers are \100 mil. less than for full-timers

45% of schools in Osaka: family financial difficulties result in dental health problems among students

Teaching children 1890 Imperial Rescript on Education is inappropriate: education minister

Broadcasting watchdog calls for more positive media reporting on elections

Toyota receives 322.5 billion yen in R&D tax breaks over 3 years

Engel’s coefficient surges under Abe regime

Japanese SME rises up against arrogant Apple

Science Council of Japan established based on remorse over wartime cooperation

77-year-old man collects over 1,700 Hibakusha Appeal signatures by himself

International conference held as part of 2017 Bikini Day events in Shizuoka

This week’s JCP international activities