Japan Press Weekly

JCP Yamazoe calls for creation of more temporary medical centers to prevent coronavirus deaths at home

Appearing on a TV Asahi political debate program, JCP member of the House of Councilors Yamazoe Taku pointed to the need to create temporary medical facilities in order to prevent coronavirus deaths at home.

Shinfujin urges gov’t to implement measures to prevent COVID-19 infections in schools after summer break

The New Japan Women's Association demanded that the Education Ministry and the Health Ministry implement measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infections in schools when students go back to school after the summer vacation.

Japan’s food self-sufficiency rate drops to record-low 37.17%

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries released the latest statistics showing that in FY2020, Japan’s calorie-based food self-sufficiency rate dropped to 37.17% for the first time since records began in 1965.

Opening of Games amid pandemic conflicts with Paralympic movement’s ideals

Japan’s food self-sufficiency rate drops to record-low 37.17%

Shinfujin urges gov’t to implement measures to prevent COVID-19 infections in schools after summer break

PM Suga expresses groundless COVID-19 optimism

JCP Yamazoe calls for creation of more temporary medical centers to prevent coronavirus deaths at home

JCP Hatano: It's time to reevaluate excessive commercialism in sports

Okinawa governor protests against discharge of PFOS-contaminated wastewater by US military

JCP urges Okinawa defense bureau to stop US forces from discharging PFOS-tainted wastewater

US military used Okinawa’s World Natural Heritage site as waste dump site

Kenkoro annual convention resolves to realize minimum hourly wage of 1,500 yen