Japan Press Weekly

JCP and CDPJ agree to ‘work together and join forces’ in next general election

After the meeting with the CDPJ, JCP Chair Shii said, “We have confirmed the very first step toward bringing concrete shape to an opposition alliance. The JCP will work to rebuild collaboration among opposition parties and reconnect with concerned citizens.”

Opposition/citizens-backed candidate wins in Upper House by-election

In the House of Councilors by-election in the Tokushima-Kochi district, a united candidate backed by civil groups and opposition parties defeated a Liberal Democratic Party candidate by a large margin.

Shii calls on all JCP Dietmembers to engage in active debate in extra Diet session

As the 212th extraordinary session of the Diet was convened on October 20, scheduled to end on December 13, the Japanese Communist Party held a JCP Dietmembers’ general assembly in the House of Representatives members’ office building.

Pro-Yasukuni lawmakers visit war-glorifying Yasukuni Shrine

Shii calls on all JCP Dietmembers to engage in active debate in extra Diet session

Opposition/citizens-backed candidate wins in Upper House by-election

Shii comments on PM Kishida’s policy speech

JCP and CDPJ agree to ‘work together and join forces’ in next general election

JCP releases bill to establish fair rules for non-regular workers

Over 3K people rally to demand substantial increase in gov’t spending on healthcare, nursing-care, and welfare

LDP Sugita’s blog post insulting Koreans in Japan recognized as human rights violation

JCP Chair Shii meets with Hibakusha representatives

Peace activists rally in front of Israeli Embassy in Tokyo to call for immediate ceasefire

JCP launches fundraising drive for humanitarian aid to Gaza

Ogata attends reception hosted by Cuban Ambassador to Japan

JCP holds memorial ceremony for 211 activists

Ogata talks with Lao ambassador

JCP secures 5 seats in Miyagi Prefectural Assembly election