Japan Press Weekly

JCP Kokuta: Japan should stop exploiting labor in developing countries at ship scrapyards

The Japanese Communist Party urged the government to prevent the exploitation of labor and environmental concerns from occurring through the scrapping of Japan-flagged ships in developing countries.

Japan's office to be opened at NATO HQ could bolster military cooperation

The ruling parties used their majority to enact a bill to launch a Japanese representative office to NATO in Brussels, but the JCP warned that the opening of a Japanese NATO office could enhance the risk of becoming involved in military operation.

Koike: Sagawa falls far short of providing answers regarding ‘Moritomo’ scandal

Sagawa Nobuhisa, a key figure in the scandal in regard to PM Abe’s alleged act of favoritism, testified in the Diet under oath. JCP Koike asked the witness questions about the falsification of official documents concerning the scandal.

Koike: Sagawa falls far short of providing answers regarding ‘Moritomo’ scandal

Japan's office to be opened at NATO HQ could bolster military cooperation

Suspicions about alteration of 'Moritomo'-related documents deepened by Sagawa's testimony: JCP Chair

Unveil motives and history of alteration of 'Moritomo'-related official data: JCP Koike

Koike calls for 6 opposition parties’ joint effort to dig out truth behind ‘Moritomo’ scandals

JCP Kasai: Gov’t should review its plan for imperial succession ceremonies

JCP Kokuta reveals defense papers outlining joint use by SDF of US bases in Okinawa

JCP Kokuta: Japan should stop exploiting labor in developing countries at ship scrapyards

Tokyo High Court recognizes six Hibakusha as A-bomb disease patients

Some Japanese school rules allow teachers to check even the color of female students' panties

Tokyo metropolitan ordinance enacted despite potential crackdown on civic rights

Genkai NPP has accident after only 1 week following reactivation

Anti-Korea comic publisher allowed to enter ethics education of junior high students

Catholic bishops in Japan urge gov’t to sign UN nuclear weapons ban treaty

This week’s JCP international activities

JCP calls for denuclearizing Korean Peninsula and building peace structure in integrated manner