Japan Press Weekly

Top 4 US overseas bases with highest asset value are located in Japan

Japan pays the costs needed for the maintenance and improvement of the U.S. bases in Japan and even for the relocation of part of Okinawa-based U.S. Marines to Guam with the use of the so-called "sympathy budget".

JCP proposal reflected in 'Istanbul Declaration'

The 11th ICAPP general assembly ended after unanimously adopting the "Istanbul Declaration". JCP Chair Shii in his greeting to ICAPP Chair Chung Eui-yong said, "I am glad to see that our proposal is reflected in the declaration."

Zenroren women’s section holds workshop for protection of women’s rights based on international labor standards

Out of 190 ILO treaties, the Japanese government has so far ratified only 50. Japan is especially reluctant to ratify 18 ILO treaties on workhour rules, such as the Convention No.1 stipulating the eight-hour work day.

Cross-party Dietmembers hold hearing with entertainment groups on tax-invoice system

Tax rates become lower for those with annual income of over 100 million yen

Third Kishida Cabinet minister to resign within a month

Top 4 US overseas bases with highest asset value are located in Japan

Zenroren women’s section holds workshop for protection of women’s rights based on international labor standards

JCP urges metropolitan gov’t to stop water-supply interruptions due to delinquency in water bill payments

Japan is only OECD country carrying out execution of death penalty

Farmers urge Agriculture Ministry to cancel cutbacks in state subsidies for utilization of paddy fields

Japan given 'Fossil Award' 3 times in row

JCP proposal reflected in 'Istanbul Declaration'

Ogata talks with Dutch socialist party, Belgium workers’ party, TPNW signatories meeting chair

Shii at ICAPP general assembly speaks on ways to establish war-free Asia