Japan Press Weekly

Backed by referendum results, Okinawa will push Tokyo to give up on Henoko base project

Governor Tamaki stressed that the number of voters who said “No” in the referendum surpassed the required quarter of the voting-eligible population of 1.15 million, urging the Japanese government to suspend the Henoko base project without delay.

Okinawa confronts PM Abe with overwhelming ‘No’ in Henoko referendum

In the prefectural referendum, an overwhelming majority or 434,000 voters expressed their opposition to the Henoko landfill work.

Shii calls on Venezuelan gov’t to stop crackdown on public protests and implement measures to restore democracy

With regard to the ongoing crisis in Venezuela, Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo issued a statement calling for putting a stop to crackdown on public protests and restoring human rights and democracy in the country.

Okinawa confronts PM Abe with overwhelming ‘No’ in Henoko referendum

Backed by referendum results, Okinawa will push Tokyo to give up on Henoko base project

American promoter of anti-Henoko base petition unjustly taken into custody at Japanese airport

JCP Kasai calls for ‘sunshine’ approach to reduce number of people in arrears in national health insurance premiums

Shii: Gov’t should take seriously Okinawans’ opposition in Henoko referendum

JCP Kokuta: Celebration of 30th anniversary of Emperor’s coronation goes against popular sovereignty

JCP Kokuta reveals Japan-US secret agreement regarding flights of US military aircraft

Court: Shukutoku University's refusal to engage in collective bargaining is unfair labor practice

Workers in Aichi demand that Toyota Motor fulfill its CSR

Koike to 3/11 disaster-affected Iwate governor: JCP will work for continuation of state support

Yokohama court: gov't and utility liable for damages caused by 2011 N-meltdown

Gov’t plan to expand scope of illegal downloading arouses concern about possible ban on derivative works

Local public sector union: Forcing municipalities to help with SDF recruiting activities unacceptable

Ex-Education Minister defends LDP lawmaker accused of sexual assault

University co-op survey: Students busy working part-time to cover living expenses

Shii calls on Venezuelan gov’t to stop crackdown on public protests and implement measures to restore democracy