Japan Press Weekly

JCP proposes establishing a national coalition gov’t to repeal war legislation

The Japanese Communist Party has announced that it will cooperate with other opposition parties in upcoming national elections to form a provisional coalition government just for the purpose of repealing the recently-enacted security legislation and for bringing back constitutionalism.

Shii condemns railroading of war bills

The government-drafted war bills, amid the yelling and scuffling drowning out the chairman’s voice, was rammed through the Upper House Special Committee. JCP Chair Shii Kazuo criticized the forcible passage of the bills as outrageous.

Okinawa begins procedure to revoke approval for landfill in Henoko

Okinawa Gov. Onaga announced that the prefectural authorities launched procedures to revoke the approval of Henoko landfill project needed to construct a new U.S. base, following the resumption of Henoko reclamation work by the central government.

Okinawa begins procedure to revoke approval for landfill in Henoko

 Abe reelected as LDP leader amid increasing public disapproval of his policies

Workers in large military-related firms stand up against war bills

Defense Minister doesn’t deny possible first-use of weapons by SDF personnel

Military use of Narita Airport violates agreement with local public

331 NGOs issue joint statement against war bills

Abe’s glorification of war bills as contributing to ‘creation of a society where women can shine’ highly doubtful

Yamashita: PM should accept Okinawa governor’s decision to revoke approval of landfill project at Henoko

Shii condemns railroading of war bills

JCP proposes establishing a national coalition gov’t to repeal war legislation

270 US blank cartridges scattered around road

8,000 people rally to oppose US plan to permanently deploy nuclear carrier to Yokosuka

Bill depriving temporary workers of hope for full-time positions forcibly enacted

SDF plans to conduct Japan-US joint military exercises for special missions before enactment of war bills

Condition no longer met for SDF to take part in PKOs in South Sudan due to collapse of ceasefire deal: JCP Inoue

Commercial operations start at Sendai NPP amid protests

All 7 JCP candidates win in Nagano City Assembly election

JCP Chair Shii’s book published by Korean university