Japan Press Weekly

G7 countries' lawmakers call on G7 leaders to recognize devastating effects of N-weapons

In the runup to the G7 Hiroshima Summit, parliamentarians from G7 countries including JCP lawmakers held a forum in Tokyo and Hiroshima to discuss the issue of the elimination of nuclear weapons.

2023 May Day rallies call for ‘No!’ to tax increases to cover planned huge military buildup

On May 1, rallies free of COVID-related restrictions took place at 256 locations throughout the country, calling for substantial wage hikes and opposition to the government move to increase taxes to cover the planned huge military buildup.

Shii: I can't overlook Japan-US-ROK aim for 'stronger deterrence' capabilities

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo made a comment on the summit meeting held between Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and ROK President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul.

Corporate donations to LDP driving force behind Kishida administration’s military/nuclear power-oriented policies

In wake of JCP questioning, Foreign Ministry protests against Myanmar’s use of Japan’s ODA for military purposes

Package bill to promote nuclear energy passed through Lower House

'Defend pacifist Constitution!' Demand of 25,000 citizens at Tokyo park

Shii: I can't overlook Japan-US-ROK aim for 'stronger deterrence' capabilities

None of US soldiers who committed crimes in Japan 'while on duty' charged in Japanese courts

2023 May Day rallies call for ‘No!’ to tax increases to cover planned huge military buildup

 New law not enough to protect freelancers’ labor rights

Japanese gov’t deploys missiles to Amami-Oshima Island - a World Natural Heritage site

Rally held to demand labelling system guaranteeing access to safe food

G7 countries' lawmakers call on G7 leaders to recognize devastating effects of N-weapons

This year's anti-nuke peace march leaves Tokyo for Hiroshima

Shii talks with Chinese ambassador regarding JCP proposal for improvement of Japan-China relations