Japan Press Weekly

(May 28, 2023)

Shii answers questions from 'Akahata' readers and JCP supporters

(May 27, 2023)

Diet debate on bill benefiting arms industry begins in Upper House

(May 26, 2023)

JCP Nihi puts questions to Kurd and lawyer as sworn witnesses over immigration bills

(May 25, 2025)

Nationwide network aims to collect 1-million signatures calling for free medical care for children up to 18

(May 25, 2023)

Court rejects injunction request against restart of Onagawa NPP

(May 24, 2023)

Lower House approves bill to secure \43 trillion for major arms buildup

(May 24, 2023)

Cross-party lawmakers share 5 years of experience under law to promote gender equality in politics

(May 23, 2023)

JCP Koike: We won't shut doors to opposition parties' electoral cooperation

(May 22, 2023)

Civil society: G7 is accelerating division of world into two camps

(May 22, 2023)

Thousands of citizens march in protest against adverse revision of immigration control law

(May 21, 2023)

Progressive forum resolves to develop its struggle to prevent move to prepare for war

(May 21, 2023)

JCP Chair: It is unacceptable for G7 Summit to declare adherence to nuclear deterrence doctrine in A-bombed city of Hiroshima

(May 21, 2023)

The increasingly serious limitations and contradictions of the G7 framework - on the G7 Hiroshima Summit

(May 20, 2023)

JCP Policy Commission Chair: Kishida-Biden agreement on extended deterrence tramples on Hibakusha’s call for abolition of nuclear weapons

(May 19, 2023)

JCP and supra-partisan lawmakers jointly submit bill to promote LGBT understanding

(May 19, 2023)

JCP and Japan bar association agree to cooperate to protect human rights and peace

(May 18, 2023)

Over 133K signatures opposing tax hikes and major arms buildup submitted to Diet

(May 18, 2023)

LGBT community criticizes LDP for watering down LGBT bill

(May 17, 2023)

Opposition-drafted bills regarding immigration control law and refugee protection entered into discussions in Upper House

(May 17, 2023)

Demanded by JCP/DYLJ, Education Ministry moves toward prevention of harassment against teaching interns

(May 16, 2023)

Antiwar event held in Tokyo in solidarity with Okinawans

(May 14, 2023)

Civilian victims of the war in online meeting resolve never to allow Japan to wage war

(May 13, 2023)

Japan's Diet approves Japan-US accord to expand the use of space for military purposes

(May 13, 2023)

Sensors installed on Japan's satellites may be used for military purposes

(May 13, 2023)

Gender equality is vital for a childrearing-friendly society

(May 12, 2023)

JCP Takahashi: Time limit for claiming lump-sum payment in compensation for forced eugenic sterilization should be extended

(May 12, 2023)

JCP opposes bill which neglects the use of foreign students as cheap labor

(May 11, 2023)

Upper House enters into discussions on GX bundle bill

(May 11, 2023)

Sumo world should seriously work to eliminate violence: Akahata’s sports editor

(May 11, 2023)

Gensuikyo: Japan should express intent to join TPNW and encourage G7 leaders to consider signing and ratifying the treaty

(May 10, 2023)

Immigration control bill which tramples on asylum seekers' human rights passed in Lower House

(May 9, 2023)

Shii: I can't overlook Japan-US-ROK aim for 'stronger deterrence' capabilities

(May 8, 2023)

New law not enough to protect freelancers’ labor rights

(May 7, 2023)

Japanese gov’t deploys missiles to Amami-Oshima Island - a World Natural Heritage site

(May 7, 2023)

This year's anti-nuke peace march leaves Tokyo for Hiroshima

(May 5, 2023)

Shii talks with Chinese ambassador regarding JCP proposal for improvement of Japan-China relations

(May 4, 2023)

'Defend pacifist Constitution!' Demand of 25,000 citizens at Tokyo park

(May 2, 2023)

2023 May Day rallies call for ‘No!’ to tax increases to cover planned huge military buildup

(April 29 & 30, 2023)

G7 countries' lawmakers call on G7 leaders to recognize devastating effects of N-weapons

(April 28, 2023)

In wake of JCP questioning, Foreign Ministry protests against Myanmar’s use of Japan’s ODA for military purposes

(April 28, 2023)

Package bill to promote nuclear energy passed through Lower House

(April 27, 2023)

None of US soldiers who committed crimes in Japan 'while on duty' charged in Japanese courts

(April 26, 2023)

Corporate donations to LDP driving force behind Kishida administration’s military/nuclear power-oriented policies

(April 26, 2023)

Rally held to demand labelling system guaranteeing access to safe food

(April 25, 2023)

JCP secures 909 seats in 2nd round of nationwide simultaneous local elections

(April 24, 2023)

JCP Vice Chair Tamura at Rainbow Pride festival: I’ll work hard to realize marriage equality

(April 24, 2023)

Japan will certainly be left behind in confronting global climate change

(April 21, 2023)

Grooming is sexual abuse

(April 12, 2023)

In SDF, harassment increases more than 16-fold

(April 20, 2023)

Shii: To exclude or to include China? G7 will be tested