Japan Press Weekly

Shii issues statement condemning Russia’s illegal annexation of occupied regions in Ukraine

JCP Chair Shii Kazuo on September 30 issued a statement titled, “The Japanese Communist Party condemns Russia’s annexation of occupied regions in Ukraine in violation of the United Nations Charter and demands its immediate cancellation.”

Extra-Diet session finally convened

The 210th extraordinary Diet session was finally convened after repeated calls from the general public and opposition parties demanding the holding of the session.

Opposition parties jointly submit bill to set deadline for Cabinet decision to convoke extra-Diet session

The bill submitted by opposition parties stipulates that the Cabinet must decide to convoke an extraordinary Diet session within 20 days after a convocation request is made based on Article 53 of the Constitution.

Simultaneous actions held throughout Japan to protest against Abe’s state funeral

JCP: Japan should make diplomatic efforts to support peace based on principles of 1972 Japan-China Joint Communique

Shii: Hosoda should explain his ties with Moonies before Diet or resign as Lower Houser Speaker

Young people organize pro-Constitution demonstration in Tokyo's Shinjuku

Opposition parties jointly submit bill to set deadline for Cabinet decision to convoke extra-Diet session

Extra-Diet session finally convened

JCP Vice Chair Tamura attends 'Intl Safe Abortion Day' event in Tokyo

Out-of-pocket medical costs at hospitals doubled for elderly

JCP Vice Chair Tamura: Probe into sexual violence in SDF needed

Shii issues statement condemning Russia’s illegal annexation of occupied regions in Ukraine

People rally in front of Russian embassy to protest annexation of Ukraine regions

Shii talks with LPRP executive on N-free world and peace in East Asia

Shii attends reception celebrating 50th anniversary of Japan-China diplomatic normalization

Shii and Koike attend South Korea's National Foundation Day reception