Shimbun Akahata
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Environment
U.S. military bases suspected in toxic pollution of Okinawa’s water
June 13, 2019In the rivers and groundwater near U.S. military bases in Okinawa, highly-concentrated toxic compounds have been found.
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U.S.
Manzanar pilgrimage commemorates Japanese-American internment victims
May 10, 2019This year's pilgrimage to the Manzanar internment camp was the 50th annual commemoration of the victims.
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Sports
U.S. TV broadcasters dominate Tokyo 2020 Olympics schedule
April 26, 2019There is concern among sports organizations that hot morning finals may affect athletes’ physical condition.
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Environment
Eight years after Fukushima nuclear meltdown, workers still facing radiation risk
February 22, 2019At the crippled nuclear plant, the number of workers coping with the aftermath of the 2011 accident is still more than 4,000 per day.
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World
Japanese Communists demand inquiry after university lowered female exam scores
August 10, 2018According to reports, a Tokyo med school systematically lowered female applicants’ entrance scores to limit the number of women in the program.
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News
Japanese Communist newspaper “Red Flag” celebrates 90 years
February 9, 2018For 90 years, “Akahata” (“Red Flag”) has been at the forefront of struggles for democracy, peace, labor rights, and independence in Japan.
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News
As missiles fly, Japanese Communists demand U.S.-DPRK talks
September 15, 2017As tensions between the U.S. and North Korea intensify, Japan’s Communists fear military escalation could have devastating consequences.
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Labor
Fast fashion, small paychecks: UNIQLO’s sweatshop labor practices
June 23, 2017Japanese retailer UNIQLO is known worldwide for its fast fashion. Now it's also gaining a reputation as a king of sweatshop labor.
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