Japan Press Weekly

(February 10, 2021)

Unions call for expansion of women participation in decision-making process in media industry

(February 8, 2021)

PM Suga received Y4 mil donation from founder of media firm where his son works

(February 8, 2021)

PM Suga steps into his predecessor’s shoes on ‘northern territories’ issue

(February 6 & 7, 2021)

Japan gov't defends sexist head of Tokyo Games

(February 6, 2021)

US live-fire drills burn hundreds of hectares of land at World Heritage site, Mt. Fuji

(February 6, 2021)

Gov’t ‘green growth strategy’ will not work to promote use of renewables

(February 6, 2021)

Tokyo Games' head Mori looks down on women

(February 5, 2021)

Shii: PM Suga should be accountable for his son’s wining/dining scandal

(February 5, 2021)

Civil Alliance calls on JCP to move forward to initiate change of government

(February 4, 2021)

Guilty ruling finalized for vote-buying case of ex-LDP lawmaker Kawai Anri

(February 4, 2021)

COVID-related laws with penalty provisions enacted

(February 3, 2021)

JCP demands that extension of state of emergency be accompanied by adequate relief

(February 3, 2021)

Outsourcing of caseworkers' jobs contributory factor in rise of human rights abuses

(February 2, 2021)

Citizen-backed incumbent defeats pro-base rival in Nishinoomote mayoral election

(February 2, 2021)

JCP Koike: 3 LDP cadremen should resign as Dietmembers for visiting hostess bars under state of emergency

(February 1, 2021)

JCP denounces Myanmar's military coup

(February 1, 2021)

Summer Olympic Games under pandemic conditions should be cancelled in order to focus on fight against COVID-19: JCP

(January 29 & 31)

Making inquiries to relatives for possible assistance is 'not mandatory' to receive public welfare benefits

(January 29, 2021)

Shii criticizes forcible enactment of 3rd supplementary budget

(January 29, 2021)

LDP bulldozes through 3rd supplementary budget

(January 29, 2021)

Japan Peace Committee urges Foreign Ministry to ban entry of US military personnel during state of emergency

(January 28, 2021)

News report on secret pact proves that Henoko base project aims to enhance US military functions

(January 27, 2021)

Tutors form union to seek equal relationship with 'Gakken'

(January 27, 2021)

End to gender inequality in sports is necessary in Japan

(January 26, 2021)

Citizens-backed incumbent wins landslide victory in Yamagata gubernatorial election

(January 26, 2021)

Substantial wage hike in 2021 ‘shunto’ wage talks important especially amid pandemic

(January 25, 2021)

PM Suga should not doge responsibility for vote-buying case involving ex-Justice Minister and his wife

(January 23 & 24, 2021)

1st step toward a world without nuclear weapons taken

(January 23, 2021)

JCP welcomes entry into force of UN Treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons

(January 23, 2021)

JCP Koike demands that earning losses in all community healthcare facilities be covered

(January 22, 2021)

Shii in Diet interpellation: Gov’t should devote its attention to end pandemic and give up on holding Summer Olympics

(January 21, 2021)

Shii comments on Biden’s inauguration

(January 21, 2021)

US conducted subcritical nuclear test prior to enforcement of UN N-ban treaty

(January 21, 2021)

Special arrangements for businesses will continue to maintain jobs during pandemic as demanded by JCP

(January 20, 2021)

Suga gov't should redress its silent attitude toward China

(January 20, 2021)

JCP Yamazoe talks with NPO supporting Ethiopians in Japan

(January 19, 2021)

PM Suga in his policy speech ignores growing public criticism of his maladministration

(January 19, 2021)

'All Okinawa'-backed candidate wins in Miyakojima City mayoral election

(January 17, 2021)

Pushed by JCP, LDP promises to incorporate provision for gov’t aid in bill to revise law on fight against COVID-19

(January 17, 2021)

JCP Yamazoe talks with lawyers working on issue of long-term confinement at immigration detention centers

(January 16, 2021)

Medical community: Adoption of penalties harmful to fight against pandemic

(January 16, 2021)

Former Agriculture Minister indicted for bribery

(January 16, 2021)

Doctors union calls for improvement in working conditions of 'unpaid doctors'

(January 15, 2021)

Zenroren activists exchange experiences of union’s vital role under pandemic

(January 15, 2021)

Shii eager to create 'culture and arts recovery fund' with cross-party effort

(January 14, 2021)

JCP Policy Commission Chair calls for compensatory payments, not punishment, in COVID-19 countermeasures

(January 14, 2021)

PM Suga bans entry of business-visa holders as demanded by JCP

(January 13, 2021)

Genomic analysis promptly needed on coronavirus variants in Japan

(January 13, 2021)

JCP Kasai attends New Year party of Korean Residents Union in Japan

(January 12, 2021)

Shii calls for ban on entry to Japan to prevent inflow of coronavirus variants