Japan Press Weekly

(May 19, 2020)

Ex-special investigators of Tokyo prosecutors office oppose prosecutor retirement age bill

(May 18, 2020)

Shii: International society is tested on its ability to overcome COVID-19 crisis through solidarity and cooperation

(May 17, 2020)

US and China playing power game despite coronavirus crisis

(May 16, 2020)

Christians as well as 90% of lawyers also oppose gov't attempt to meddle with prosecutors

(May 16, 2020)

Ex-high-ranking prosecutors voice opposition to bill facilitating government intervention in prosecutors’ office

(May 16, 2020)

Fishermen suffering from economic damage due to coronavirus crisis call for government support

(May 15, 2020)

Las Vegas Sands Resorts drops its plans to open casino in Japan

(May 15, 2020)

Shii expresses concern over partial lifting of state emergency without implementing drastic improvement of PCR testing capacity

(May 15, 2020)

Teachers’ union opposes hasty introduction of September start of school year

(May 14, 2020)

JCP Tamura: Bill on ‘super city’ initiative is controversial due to lack of privacy protection

(May 14, 2020)

Despite ongoing coronavirus crisis, US military-chartered aircraft regularly arrive at US bases in Japan

(May 14, 2020)

Shii criticizes nuclear authority for giving green light to resume operation of nuclear fuel reprocessing plant

(May 13, 2020)

What is the problem with bill to revise Public Prosecutors' Office Act?

(May 13, 2020)

Diet debate on opposition proposal for better working conditions for healthcare and welfare workers begins

(May 13, 2020)

Following JAL, ANA decides not to force CAs to wear high heels

(May 12, 2020)

Opposition party leaders post video protesting against Cabinet move to meddle with appointment of prosecutors

(May 12, 2020)

Opposition-drafted bill to halve students’ burden of tuition fees submitted

(May 12, 2020)

Government should divert tax money from military to anti-coronavirus measures

(May 10, 2020)

Constitution requires gov’t to compensate for loss of earnings due to COVID-19 spread

(May 10, 2020)

Shii protests China's chasing away Japanese fishing boat

(May 9, 2020)

Shii on BS news program talks about need to expand PCR testing capacity to tackle coronavirus emergency

(May 9, 2020)

Opposition parties jointly propose bill to increase wages of nursing-care workers

(May 8, 2020)

2020 antinuke Peace March starts under banner, ‘Importance of people’s lives far outweighs nuclear weapons!’

(May 5, 2020)

JCP Koike comments on gov't decision to extend state of emergency period

(May 5, 2020)

Gov’t anti-coronavirus measures should pay more attention to children’s rights

(May 5, 2020)

Foreign trainees, despite having completed their training, stuck in Japan as flights have been suspended due to coronavirus

(May 4, 2020)

Pro-Constitution activists criticize PM Abe’s use of coronavirus crisis for constitutional revision

(May 4, 2020)

Role of labor unions vital to overcome corona-induced calamity

(May 4, 2020)

Youth rally of antinuke conference in NYC takes place online

(May 3, 2020)

Koike on Constitution Day calls on gov’t to respect constitutional principles in its fight against COVID-19

(April 29 & May 3, 2020)

N-reactor inspection cannot abide by physical distancing rules, causing coronavirus fear in locals

(May 2, 2020)

Workers in online May Day rallies: Loss-of-income benefits essential during COVID-19 crisis

(May 2, 2020)

Shii gives solidarity speech in online May Day rally

(May 1, 2020)

Supplementary budget to fund coronavirus economic rescue package enacted by majority support

(April 26 & 30, 2020)

College students ask for JCP cooperation to half cost of tuitions

(April 30, 2020)

Public health centers overwhelmed with excessive workloads due to COVID-19 outbreak

(April 29, 2020)

JCP Shimizu: BOJ should urge large corporations to maintain employment

(April 29, 2020)

7 unions in building industry call for protection of workers from COVID-19

(April 28, 2020)

Motion picture workers demand government support for their economic distress caused by coronavirus outbreak

(April 28, 2020)

70% of actors out of work due to COVID-19 outbreak

(April 27, 2020)

Online antinuke World Conference calls for solidarity to save human beings and the Earth

(April 26, 2020)

Japan conducts only 5,259 tests a day for coronavirus, far short of PM Abe’s daily target of 20K

(April 25, 2020)

Limo company agrees with union to maintain employment

(April 25, 2020)

JCP Miyamoto: To delay start date of pension until 75 years of age can be disadvantageous contrary to gov’t explanation

(April 24, 2020)

Abe’s economic measures for relief against coronavirus crisis far from ‘best in the world’

(April 24, 2020)

Pro trombonist: I was very glad to see JCP lawmakers calling for compensation for us

(April 24, 2020)

Survey indicates media CEOs and gov't obstruct freedom of press

(April 23, 2020)

Gov't support for medical system grossly insufficient

(April 23, 2020)

Economist: Financial crisis triggered by COVID-19 pandemic highlights vulnerability of Japanese economy

(April 23, 2020)

128,000 signatures submitted to put stop to gov’t hospital downsizing plan during corona crisis