Japan Press Weekly

(February 25 & 26, 2023)

One year into Russia-Ukraine war, nationwide activities calling for Russia’s swift withdrawal take place in Japan

(February 25, 2023)

JCP Chair issues a statement on the UNGA resolution as Russia’s war of aggression marks 1st anniversary

(February 25, 2023)

Hiroshima peace groups: No! to MSDF-USN joint miliary exercises in Hiroshima Bay

(February 24, 2023)

JCP Nihi submits to UN Women-related NPO over \2 million in donations for Ukraine

(February 24, 2023)

Laws embracing same-sex marriage and banning LGBT discrimination are global trend

(February 23, 2023)

Miyamoto: Japan should work to reduce US-China tensions

(February 23, 2023)

JCP delivers \5 million in donations for quake victims to Turkish embassy in Japan

(February 23, 2023)

Shii attends farewell reception for outgoing Chinese ambassador

(February 22, 2023)

Ignoring Hibakusha's call, Hiroshima City will exclude 'Barefoot Gen' from peace study materials

(February 22, 2023)

Kasai calls for protection of ginkgo trees in Tokyo's urban oasis

(February 21, 2023)

JCP Koike: As shown by public opinion, gov’t should decide to legalize same-sex marriage

(February 21, 2023)

Koike denounces North Korea's escalating military provocations

(February 20, 2023)

Bikini Atoll tragedy the origin of Japan's antinuke movements

(February 18, 2023)

JCP Shiokawa: Gov’t should not use Japanese taxpayers’ money for personnel expenses under US arms sales program

(February 18, 2023)

JCP in Aomori protests against F-16 fuel tank dump

(February 18, 2023)

JCP submits to WFP \5 million in donations for Turkey/Syria quake victims

(February 17, 2023)

Shii calls for dialogue to solve Chinese spy balloon issue

(February 17, 2023)

Over 2.8 million signatures calling for improving gov’t subsidy program for private schools submitted

(February 16, 2023)

Kasai calls for use of Japan's abundant renewable energy sources

(February 16, 2023)

Zenroren agrees with small business association to cooperate in wage hikes and SME support

(February 15, 2023)

Dairy and livestock farmers urge gov’t to take measures to help them survive crisis situation

(February 15, 2023)

Regulators approve reactor operations beyond 60 years by vote

(February 15, 2023)

Ogata holds talks with German Left Party politician

(February 14, 2023)

Japan affirms commitment to promote joint 'Quad' IAMD

(February 14, 2023)

JCP Dietmembers’ group talks with ‘Marriage for All’

(February 11, 2023)

Kami attends meeting with South Korean parliamentarians' group

(February 11, 2023)

Legal team of 'Marriage for All Japan' asks JCP for cooperation

(February 11, 2023)

Japan’s ‘National Foundation Day’ based on unscientific origin played an important part in promoting wars of aggression during prewar and wartime

(February 10, 2023)

Shii calls for people’s support to donations for Turkey-Syria quake victims

(February 10, 2023)

Use of over 60-year-old NPPs is reckless in quake- and tsunami-prone Japan

(February 9, 2023)

Use of Shimoji-jima airport by USFJ will break 1971 Tokyo-Okinawa rule

(February 9, 2023)

Kasai attends Hong Kong ETO’s reception celebrating Luner New Year

(February 8, 2023)

JCP and Civil Alliance agree to fight jointly to foil Kishida administration’s move for huge military buildup

(February 8, 2023)

JCP Kami attends rally calling for return of Russian-held northern territories

(February 8, 2023)

70% want reduction of burden for educational costs in child support

(February 7, 2023)

JCP Koike: If PM Kishida supports diversity in society, he should realize LGBT equality law

(February 7, 2023)

DM Hamada: we may incur 'massive damage' in retaliation for Japan's enemy-base strikes

(February 5, 2023)

PM Kishida draws criticism for his 'women on maternity leave should reskill' remark

(February 5, 2023)

JCP Koike: PM Kishida’s negative view on LGBTQ reflected in his aide’s discriminatory remarks

(February 4, 2023)

JCP Motomura calls for decreasing group size in nurseries to protect children’s safety

(February 3, 2023)

70% of middle-aged single women struggle to make ends meet

(February 3, 2023)

JCP Dietmembers examine PFAS contamination in Tokyo tap water

(February 2, 2023)

JCP Miyamoto: Kishida gov’t should not use public hospitals’ reserve funds to finance huge arms buildup

(February 2, 2023)

JCP Miyamoto demands tuition-free education through university

(January 26 & February 1, 2023)

Amid local protests, USMC forcibly conducts nighttime live-shell firing exercise in Hokkaido's Yausubetsu military training field

(January 31, 2023)

Why is JCP negative about holding a direct election to choose party leader?

(January 31, 2023)

State budget needed for municipalities to operate their facilities on their own

(January 30, 2023)

Use of airports in southwestern Japan for military purposes increased

(January 29, 2023)

2023 spring wage offensive seeks to win substantial wage hikes to cope with inflation

(January 28, 2023)

Gov't assumes that SDF bases in urban areas would come under attack