Japan Press Weekly

(December 26, 2024)

Only in peace can Japanese sake-brewing be developed and passed down to future generations

(March 22, 2025)

Claim of ‘No data’ on wartime Unit 731’s human experimentation turns out to be a lie

(March 22, 2025)

Radio should be remembered for its role in having mobilized general populace to fully support Japan’s war of aggression

(March 21, 2025)

JCP Kira participates in ‘Democracy Youth Festival 2025’

(March 18, 2025)

Japan assumes ‘scenario’ where it cannot meet its CO2 reduction target

(March 13, 2025)

JCP promises to work hard to scrap gov’t plan to increase patients’ share in high-cost medical expenses

(March 12, 2025)

Fukushima’s Namie Town is deserted with few returnees

(March 11, 2025)

Citizens rally to commemorate 80th anniversary of Great Tokyo Air Raids

(March 8, 2025)

International Women’s Day 2025 marks 30th anniversary of Beijing Declaration

(March 8, 2025)

Yamazoe criticizes top court for acquitting ex-TEPCO executives of their responsibility for Fukushima disaster

(March 3, 2025)

Over 930 Japanese firms under METI oppose EU PFAS restriction proposal

(February 25, 2025)

DPP head’s remarks attacking elderly and foreigners aimed at cutting public spending on social welfare

(February 22, 2025)

Four civil organizations request JCP to resolve postwar compensation issue

(February 11, 2025)

Myth-based prewar Empire Day oppressed free expression and academic freedom

(February 8, 2025)

JCP EC Chair Tamura to lawyers: JCP will push further for Diet debates on dual-surname option

(February 4, 2025)

Unlike Japanese gov’t, S. Korean gov’t sends its representatives to memorial event for wartime mine disaster victims

(January 31, 2025)

JCP EC Chair Tamura demands withdrawal of Japan’s countermeasure against CEDAW

(January 29, 2025)

JCP Tokyo metropolitan assemblymembers demand dismissal of Fuji TV’s ‘big boss’ as Tokyo metropolitan foundation chair

(January 29, 2025)

Sex scandal involving Fuji TV exposes media companies’ corporate ethics regarding human rights

(January 21, 2025)

Women’s annual earnings up to 12.55 million yen less than men’s: JCP calculation

(January 17, 2025)

JCP EC Chair: 30 years since Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, gov’t’s disaster relief measures still insufficient

(January 17, 2025)

Budget allocated for 1st time for fostering Ainu speakers

(January 16, 2025)

Osaka gov’t workers’ union protests against mobilization of further prefectural workers for 2025 Osaka Expo amid chronic labor shortages

(January 10, 2025)

Long-held dream comes true: Japan hosts 2025 Deaflympics

(January 9, 2025)

People in sports need to be politically aware in order to prevent unjustified political intervention in sports: expert

(December 26, 2024)

Women’s group demands that obscene ads on social media be restricted

(December 21 & 24, 2024)

JCP demands metropolitan gov’t-led PFAS on-site investigation at US Yokota AB

(December 17, 2024)

Poverty lies behind new type of crimes committed by youth through social media

(December 8, 2024)

Restart of N-reactor at Shimane plant draws local protests

(December 5, 2024)

JCP Koike demands exhumation of remains of 1942 undersea coal-mine accident victims

(December 4, 2024)

JCP EC Chair Tamura promises to press gov’t to ratify CEDAW Optional Protocol

(December 4, 2024)

Pro-decarbonization corporate group: Japan’s 60% cut goal is too low

(December 2, 2024)

Kitakyushu City ignoring ICOMOS Heritage Alert will demolish archaeological remains

(December 1, 2024)

JCP Ito interacts with diplomates of ERC co-chairing countries

(December 1, 2024)

JCP Motomura attends meeting with senior UN official regarding refugee issues

(November 28, 2024)

JCP EC Chair talks with women NGO Shinfujin regarding cooperation toward realizing selective dual surname system

(November 28, 2024)

Japan given ‘Colossal Fossil’ award with its negative stance toward tackling climate crisis

(November 23-25, 2024)

DYLJ 48th National Congress resolves to achieve further membership growth toward realizing social change

(November 22, 2024)

As demanded by JCP and citizens, Miyagi Governor withdraws hospital relocation plan

(November 21, 2024)

Endangered orchid vanishes during Japan-US joint military exercise in Tokunoshima World Natural Heritage Site

(November 21, 2024)

JCP lawmakers: Restart of Shimane NPP lacks local residents’ consent

(November 20, 2024)

Symposium focusing on prevention of sexual violence against children held as part of World Children’s Day events in Japan

(November 17, 2024)

Freelance writers and voice actors hold event against consumption-tax-invoice system

(November 13, 2024)

JCP Horikawa demands gov’t measures to prevent rise in academic fees

(November 10, 2024)

Let’s make COP29 Baku momentum to change Japan’s climate policy

(November 8, 2024)

JCP EC Chair Tamura expresses her intention to utilize CEDAW findings to realize selective dual surname system

(November 7, 2024)

Nouminren urges gov’t to improve support for dairy and livestock farmers struggling to survive

(November 3, 2024)

‘Far and expensive” prevents many people from enjoying culture and arts

(October 31, 2024)

JCP EC chair welcomes Tokyo High Court ruling over same-sex marriage

(October 31, 2024)

Japanese gov’t should take CEDAW observations and recommendations seriously