Japan Press Weekly

Free fall in cabinet approval rating reflects public distrust of Abe administration: JCP Koike

In every opinion survey, the Abe Cabinet’s approval rate took a nosedive, showing the lowest-ever level. JCP Secretariat Head Koike said that this indicates public distrust of PM Abe due to his high-handed style of politics.

Shii: Diet discussions on ‘Moritomo’ and ‘Kake’ scandals without Abe is out of the question

JCP Chair Shii criticized the LDP’s proposal to hold Diet meetings without PM Abe to investigate the “Moritomo” and “Kake” scandals during the current recess, saying, “It’s simply out of the question.”

JCP Chair Shii issues statement to welcome the nuclear weapons ban treaty

JCP Chair Shii, after the UN adopted the nuclear weapons ban treaty, released a statement at the UN headquarters in NYC. The English translation of the statement was distributed to government representatives and civil society organizations.

Shii: Diet discussions on ‘Moritomo’ and ‘Kake’ scandals without Abe is out of the question

Free fall in cabinet approval rating reflects public distrust of Abe administration: JCP Koike

Saga citizens and JCP protest against promotion of Osprey deployment to local Airport

DM Inada hints at impossibility of return of Futenma base even after completion of new base in Henoko

Only diplomatic and political efforts will resolve North Korean issue

Rally held to demand cancellation of punishment of unionized gov’t worker for criticizing Henoko base construction

 Looking back on Marco Polo Bridge Incident 80 years ago, Japan should resolve to not repeat the horrors of war

Nationwide demonstrations calling for PM Abe’s resignation take place

JCP lawmakers question ex-bureaucrat as unsworn witness over ‘Kake Gakuen’ scandal

Wage hike essential for taxi industry to survive

Defense Ministry admits to 2 fatal accidents during bayonet training in SDF

Abe Cabinet admits to existence of materials stating forcible recruitment of ‘comfort women’ took place

Signature collection drive for better education system starts

Record 13,000 elderly people have their life savings seized due to arrears in nursing-care insurance premiums

JCP and agricultural co-operative in Hokkaido share concern over Japan-EU EPA

Gov’t without divulging EPA details to public reaches agreement with EU

Progress toward nuclear weapons ban treaty

Hibakusha gather to celebrate the nuclear weapons ban treaty

Hidankyo and Gensuikyo issue statements welcoming Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty

Mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki welcome adoption of nuclear weapons ban treaty

JCP Chair Shii issues statement to welcome the nuclear weapons ban treaty

Shii condemns North Korean missile launch

JCP seats increased from 6 to 7 in Okinawa’s Naha City Assembly election