Japan Press Weekly

Shii in May Day rally calls for change of Abe gov’t in order to protect workers’ rights

JCP Chair Shii at the May Day rally called on the participants to increase efforts to work for the success of opposition parties’ electoral cooperation to bring down the Abe regime with the aim of defending workers’ rights.

Majority in survey: fielding joint opposition candidates is ‘good’ decision

A Kyodo survey shows that more than half of the respondents rated opposition parties’ decision to field joint candidates to revoke the war legislation and bring back constitutionalism as “good”.

More than 500 citizens sue gov’t over war laws

Claiming that the national security-related legislation is unconstitutional, 509 citizens filed lawsuits against the central government with the Tokyo District Court. This is the first legal action over the war laws.

More than 500 citizens sue gov’t over war laws

Majority in survey: fielding joint opposition candidates is ‘good’ decision

Japan’s unsuccessful bid for Aussie submarine project is good chance to re-impose arms embargo

Even LDP and Komei lawmakers express concern over Diet seat reduction

Washington’s weapons sales to Tokyo jumps under Abe regime

Koike: let’s increase united efforts between citizens and opposition parties to restore constitutionalism

4 opposition leaders take part in Constitution Day rally along with 50,000 people

 Bring down Abe gov’t to protect children’s future

On Children’s Day, mothers’ groups hold events to oppose war laws at various locations

Shii in May Day rally calls for change of Abe gov’t in order to protect workers’ rights

 87th May Day calls for end to Abe regime through cooperation with workers, opposition parties, peace activists, and citizens

Shii urges PM to improve living conditions in temporary shelters for Kyushu quake victims

Koike delivers donations to disaster-hit Mashiki Town

JCP Ikeuchi calls for enactment of law to protect LGBT human rights

Shii delivers additional donations to quake-hit Kumamoto

Ex-fishermen affected by 1954 US H-bomb tests sue gov’t for relief

Japan’s debt for arms buildup snowball under Abe regime

Japanese billionaires transfer their assets overseas to avoid taxes

Over 70% of secondary school students feel Article 9 has contributed to Japan’s peace

Calling on all state governments to conclude NWC, annual antinuke march begins

Shii speaks to businesspersons about opposition alliance