Japan

Myth of auto-giant Toyota

March 31, 2010 By Japan Press Weekly

Behind the recall is the "maximum rate of profit" law of capitalist production, Japan's Akahata newspaper exposes.

The background behind Toyota recall

February 12, 2010 By Japan Press Weekly

The underlying cause, says a Japanese labor researcher, is the company's stress on "low cost" in pursuit of high profits, at the expense of its workers and consumer safety.

U.S. should close Futenma base

February 10, 2010 By PW Editorial Board

The Japanese people have spoken. They want Futenma closed. And the U.S. people should support them.

Japan public opinion prevented hasty settlement of Futenma

January 8, 2010

The ruling Democratic Party of Japan is in disarray over the U.S. Marine Corps Futenma Air Station in Okinawa.

Japan’s voters sweep out ruling party

September 8, 2009 By Teresa Albano

The Japanese Communist Party maintained its nine seats in the Diet after the historic elections Aug. 30 that swept the Liberal Democratic Party from power. For a half a century the LDP has ruled Japan.