Japan Press Weekly

JCP 3rd CC Plenum sets target of obtaining 8.5 million votes in next national election

The Japanese Communist Party on January 20 held its 3rd Central Committee Plenum at its head office in Tokyo, with nationwide simultaneous local elections approaching in two months.

JCP submits bill to abolish state subsidy for political parties

The Japanese Communist Party submitted to the Lower House a bill to abolish the political party subsidy system, the JCP’s first bill submission after the party regained the right to submit bills as a result of its major advance in the general election last year.

Shii condemns ‘Islamic State’ for carrying out acts of appalling cruelty

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo on January 25 on an NHK’s TV program said that the Islamic group’s act is unforgivable and called on the government to work for the safe return of the remaining hostage as a primary goal.

JCP submits bill to abolish state subsidy for political parties

Okinawan lawmakers start sit-in protest against new US base construction

Abe considers beefing up security laws using pretext of hostage situation in Syria

Shii at opening of Diet session: Let’s work to fulfill public expectations of JCP

Keidanren shows contradictory attitude toward pay hike demands

Court approves unilateral pay cut for technical college teachers

A Tokyo municipality sued for outsourcing family registration service

Osaka Mayor Hashimoto’s political belief survey unconstitutional: court

NRA OK’s discharge of radioactive water into ocean

Osaka high court: dancing is not crime

Court decision ordering state to pay damages to affected fishermen finalized

Over 70% of municipalities unprepared to provide nursing-care services

Civic movement helps university fight against blackmailers

 Financial reconstruction gives no reason to streamline schools

Shii condemns ‘Islamic State’ for carrying out acts of appalling cruelty

Japanese progressive journalists demand release of hostages

JCP 3rd CC Plenum sets target of obtaining 8.5 million votes in next national election

JCP issues 5-point proposal for Japan’s basic stance to promote friendship in Asia

Shii sends congratulatory message to Bolivian President Evo Morales

JCP candidate wins JCP-LDP showdown in Kitakyushu City by-election