Japan Press Weekly

JCP issues proposal to maintain nationwide railway network

The JCP published a proposal regarding the nationwide railway network and the maintenance of unprofitable routes.

Termination of volcanic eruption early warning service provokes backlash from volcanic municipalities

The termination of an early warning email service concerning volcanic eruptions and heavy rains has been facing opposition from municipalities where an active volcano is located.

Gov’t plan to reuse contaminated soil from Fukushima for Tokyo park needs thorough explanation

The JCP demanded that the Environment Ministry not force a test on the reuse of the soil contaminated from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster for flowerbeds in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, one of the most famous parks in Tokyo.

Kokuta criticizes PM Kishida's 'people should bear higher taxes' remark

People of faith protest against gov't intent to buy Tomahawk missiles

Amid fierce protests, Cabinet approves revision of 3 key documents in order to pave way for Japan’s enemy base strikes

Local opinions calling for full investigation into LDP-Moonies ties rejected one after another by LDP local assemblymembers

Growing public backlash against tax hikes for military buildup brings cabinet approval rating to new low: Koike

Like Germany and France, Japan needs to increase minimum hourly wage to cope with cost-of-living crisis

Unfairly dismissed contract lecturer wins reinstatement to former position

Gov’t plan to reuse contaminated soil from Fukushima for Tokyo park needs thorough explanation

Termination of volcanic eruption early warning service provokes backlash from volcanic municipalities

JCP issues proposal to maintain nationwide railway network

JCP talks with rural municipal head in Aomori regarding party proposal for nationwide railway network