Japan Press Weekly

Braille version of Akahata marks its 50th anniversary

The braille version of Akahata marked the 50th anniversary after it was first published in January 1975 in response to a strong call from visually-impaired persons. This monthly Akahata is the only braille periodical issued by a political party in Japan.

JCP issues statement on Trump’s inauguration as US president

Japanese Communist Party Central Committee Chair Shii Kazuo issued a statement following the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States.

Tamura: Ishiba’s policy speech represents impasse in LDP politics

JCP Executive Committee Chair Tamura Tomoko said that Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru’s policy speech delivered to the Diet epitomized the deadlock in the LDP-led government’s policies.

Shii on X comments on Japan-US Foreign Ministers’ meeting

 PM Ishiba’s policy will cause more suffering not ‘pleasure’

PM Ishiba: Japan will boost military spending as US gov’t demands

Tamura: Ishiba’s policy speech represents impasse in LDP politics

400kg-cargo accidently falls from US MV-22 Osprey

JCP discusses with Zenroren a movement for shorter working hours and minimum wage hike

Zenroren: Keidanren admits basic pay hikes needed but still reluctant to offer above-inflation pay raises

Yamazoe participates in rally in solidarity with Myanmar citizens

 80th year from liberation of Auschwitz

JCP issues statement on Trump’s inauguration as US president

Koike attends Japan Medical Association’s New Year party

Tamura attends 70th anniversary celebration of Japan-Laos diplomatic relations

Braille version of Akahata marks its 50th anniversary