Japan Press Weekly

JCP urges gov’t to protest against IOC vice president’s remark ignoring COVID-19 health emergency

JCP lawmaker Hatano urged the Suga government to lodge a protest against a remark made by IOC Vice President John Coats that the Tokyo Games will be held even under a state of emergency.

Japan’s multipartisan parliamentary group talks online with Myanmar’s civilian government

A supra-partisan group of Japanese parliamentarians supporting democratization of Myanmar held an online meeting with Myanmar’s pro-democracy “National Unity Government” which exists in parallel with the military junta.

JCP Hatano urges gov’t to withdraw its denial of Japanese military ‘comfort women’ system

The government seeks to use the simple description of “comfort women” instead of the “so-called Japanese military’s comfort women”, hinting at denying the involvement of the Japanese Imperial military.

JCP urges gov’t to protest against IOC vice president’s remark ignoring COVID-19 health emergency

 Diet should uncover full truth behind alleged bribery involving broadcast media firm where PM Suga's son works

JCP Akamine, regarding land-restriction bill, demands holding of hearings of residents living near bases

Shii: Re-extension of state of emergency is result of gov't failure with anti-coronavirus measures

LDP puts off approval on LGBT equality bill

JCP Hatano urges gov’t to withdraw its denial of Japanese military ‘comfort women’ system

Olympic Games promoters despite pandemic hitting Tokyoites will keep more than 2 ambulances at each venue

70% of welfare facilities frustrated with lack of necessary prerequisites in COVID-19 prevention

Gov’t workers’ union asks for JCP cooperation in adding more workers to immigration and juvenile facilities

Japan’s multipartisan parliamentary group talks online with Myanmar’s civilian government