Japan Press Weekly

Economic cooperation with Russia has nothing to do with return of Japan-claimed ‘northern territories’

In expectation of bringing about a positive effect on territorial talks with Russia, Japan in 2014 launched projects based on the bilateral economic cooperation plan proposed by ex-PM Abe. However, these projects do not play a part in achieving the return of the currently Russia-held “northern territories”.

Ex-PM Abe: strike at enemy's military nerve center without regard to Article 9

Former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo said, "I see no need for Japan's military offensive capabilities to be limited to enemy bases. Japan should be able to strike the center of the enemy's military operations."

JCP becomes largest party in Tokyo suburb

Japanese Communist Party candidate Fujimoto Iseko won in the city assembly by-election in the suburban Tokyo city of Kiyose. The JCP became the largest political party, accounting for 30% of the 20-member city assembly.

Ex-PM Abe: strike at enemy's military nerve center without regard to Article 9

Economic cooperation with Russia has nothing to do with return of Japan-claimed ‘northern territories’

Defense Ministry saw antiwar demonstrators as potential mob

Defense Ministry views 'news reports' as potential gray zone contingencies in addition to 'antiwar demonstrations'

USMC conducts aerial refueling over Kofu City with no regard for citizens' safety

2 USMC Ospreys make emergency landings at civil airport on Okinawa’s Ishigaki island

Japan gov't not informed of USMC air-refueling drills over Japan

 Court rules police restriction on people’s voices critical of government unconstitutional

 Neoliberalism spoils Japan's world ranking in academic research area to 11th from previous ranking of 4th

JCP becomes largest party in Tokyo suburb