Japan Press Weekly

(October 17, 2018)

Put an end to Keidanren’s ‘buyout of politics’ with use of policy evaluation tactic

(October 17, 2018)

3,000 truck drivers but not freight owners punished for overloading

(October 17, 2018)

More than 100 deaf included among victims of forced eugenic sterilization

(October 16, 2018)

Consumption tax hike to 10% will lead to catastrophe in Japanese economy: JCP Koike

(October 16, 2018)

Abe uses SDF to realize his ambition to change Constitution

(October 15, 2018)

JCP in 5th CC Plenum reaffirms need for electoral cooperation

(October 15, 2018)

JCP publishes five-point proposal to create a peaceful Japan making best use of pacifist Constitution

(October 12 & Akahata Sunday edition Octo)

Abe gov't refers to new trade talks with US as TAG, not FTA

(October 11-14, 2018)

Hibakusha protest against US subcritical nuclear test

(October 13, 2018)

45 years of Yokosuka, the homeport of US aircraft carrier

(October 12, 2018)

Report suggests Abe legalized casino operations in Japan due to US pressure

(October 12, 2018)

Number of ‘Hibakusha Appeal’ signatures sent to UN exceeds 8.3 million

(October 11, 2018)

Japan should respond to new UN climate report’s call for cuts in carbon emissions

(October 11, 2018)

Number of working poor remains above 10 million for 12 years in a row

(October 11, 2018)

Public support for dual surnames reaches record high, but Justice Ministry neglects to mention

(October 10, 2018)

Opposition parties and new Okinawa governor confirm commitment to work for Okinawa without Henoko base

(October 10, 2018)

Okinawans mourn former Governor Onaga who resisted Henoko project

(October 6, 2018)

Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly passes ordinance to ban discrimination against LGBTQ

(October 6, 2018)

JCP and farmers move authorities to subsidize up to 90% of costs for recovery from natural disasters

(October 4&6, 2018)

This week's JCP international activities

(October 5, 2018)

Diet should begin discussing constitutional revision: Abe's close aide

(October 5, 2018)

Anti-base candidate's victory in Okinawa governor race attracts overseas media attention

(October 5, 2018)

Amid concerns over pollution, new market will open at Toyosu

(October 5, 2018)

Nobel Medicine Prize winner calls for increase in government budget for basic research

(October 4, 2018)

Education Minister in right-leaning new Abe Cabinet supports 1890 Rescript on Education

(October 3, 2018)

Reshuffled Abe Cabinet reflects Abe's rightwing, anti-constitution position: JCP Koike

(October 3, 2018)

Zenroren takes to streets in solidarity with global action for higher minimum wages

(October 2, 2018)

Okinawans again choose opponent of Henoko project as their governor

(October 2, 2018)

Abe gov't makes mockery of Okinawa's election result: JCP Koike

(October 1, 2018)

Anti-base Okinawans achieve historic victory in Okinawa governor race: JCP Chair Shii

(October 1, 2018)

More and more elderly people driven into poverty under Abe’s welfare cutback policy

(September 29 & 30, 2018)

Koike criticizes Abe for excessive subservience to Trump in US weapons purchase

(September 29, 2018)

NHK ‘contract staff’ recognized as 'worker' as specified in Labor Union Law

(September 29, 2018)

Suspension of ‘Shincho 45’ magazine raises fresh question over publishers’ role in regard to LGBTQ rights

(September 28, 2018)

Japan-DPRK talks should take place based on 2002 Pyongyang Declaration: JCP Chair Shii

(September 28, 2018)

Mitsubishi Electric abolishes discretionary work system

(September 28, 2018)

Tokyo governor responds to JCP proposal to install more A/Cs in school gyms

(September 26 & 28, 2018)

This week’s JCP international activities

(September 28, 2018)

Shii criticizes latest Abe-Trump meeting for threatening Japan’s economic sovereignty

(September 27, 2018)

Religious groups vow to work together to achieve victory in Okinawa gubernatorial race

(September 27, 2018)

Aging Tokai Daini nuclear power plant passes safety screening

(September 26, 2018)

Court in reversal okays restart of operations of Ikata NPP No.3 reactor

(September 26, 2018)

World should remember former UN Secretary General Annan’s call for multilateralism

(September 23, 2018)

Majority of general public oppose Abe’s move to revise Constitution

(September 23, 2018)

Argument humiliating LGBT people has link with present government

(September 22&23, 2018)

This week’s JCP international activities

(September 22, 2018)

Public water service is vital to safeguard people’s right to water

(September 21, 2018)

Abe reelected as LDP head for 3rd consecutive term, far from public endorsement: Shii

(September 21, 2018)

Municipal head in Abe’s hometown stands against planned deployment of land-based Aegis system

(September 21, 2018)

Ordinance bill for referendum over Henoko base project submitted to Okinawa prefectural assembly