Japan Press Weekly

Shii condemns terror attacks in Paris

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo issued a statement condemning the terror attacks in Paris as well as calling for international cooperation to eradicate terrorism from around the world.

Zenroren holds symposium on international solidarity among labor movements around the world

The National Confederation of Trade Unions (Zenroren) held an international symposium on struggles against tyrannical labor practices of global companies and efforts to establish decent work rules.

SEALDs holds rallies in protest against US base construction in Henoko

In protest against the government’s arrogant move to construct a new U.S. base in Nago’s Henoko district in Okinawa, the student group SEALDs held rallies in Okinawa and the three major cities of Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka.

Signature campaign to repeal war legislation welcomed by public

NHK in opinion poll tries to make objections to war laws look smaller

JCP Kami urges gov’t to withdraw from TPP

Okinawa gov. rejects state ‘order’ on Henoko base issue

Gov’t will upgrade spy satellite capabilities

Planned US base in Henoko has nothing to do with Japan’s defense

 Gov’t will further cut corporate tax, repeating same mistake

Is scandal-tainted ‘Osaka Ishin’ qualified to call for ‘political reform’?

SEALDs holds rallies in protest against US base construction in Henoko

TV watchdog official: It is broadcasting autonomy that defends democracy

60% of student part-timers experience unfair labor practices

Large firms benefiting from Abenomics increase low-paying, unstable non-regular jobs

Nearly half of female temporary workers experience ‘maternity harassment’

Zenroren holds symposium on international solidarity among labor movements around the world

Structure of collusion leads to restarting Ikata nuclear power plant

JCP Hatano talks with univ. president over gov’t plan to cut subsidies to national universities

Arts/cultural organizations in symposium call for creation of ‘culture ministry’

Shinfujin determined to restore democracy in Japan using women’s power

Shii condemns terror attacks in Paris

This week’s JCP international activities