Japan Press Weekly

JCP candidate opposing casino development wins in Tomakomai City assembly by-election

Calling for using taxpayers’ money to improve citizens’ livelihoods rather than to promote casino development, Japanese Communist Party candidate Hara Keiji has won in the city assembly by-election in Hokkaido’s Tomakomai City.

JCP Nihi demands inheritance rights for diverse couples

Japanese Communist Party member of the House of Councilors Nihi Sohei has called into question the inheritance rights which apply only to relatives and legally-registered spouses.

  Let's stop 'zero-overtime-payment' system from coming into force!

The package of "work-style reform" bills, including a "high-level professionals" system or the so-called the "zero-overtime-payment" system which has been under fire for endangering the lives of workers, became law on June 29.

 Let's stop 'zero-overtime-payment' system from coming into force!

Question arises from dropping of charges against bureaucrat falsifying official documents

Bereaved families angry at forced passage of 'work-style reform' legislation

Patients of young-onset type 2 diabetes who work longer hours are at increased risk of complications

Ex-leader of a local bus workers' union wins in court

JCP Nihi demands inheritance rights for diverse couples

'Household separation' policy in Japan's public assistance hampers children from going on to higher education

LDP politicians make anachronistic remarks

JCP in Shinjuku: ban on use of public parks as demonstration gathering points violates freedom of expression

Ebina Cty relaxes regulations on demonstrations

Opposition parties: increase child welfare specialists to protect children from abuse and neglect

Opposition force requests postponement of caps on bluefin catch

Over 530 company executives earn more than 100 million yen in 2017: Akahata survey

Ogata attends international conference against militarization of outer space

JCP candidate opposing casino development wins in Tomakomai City assembly by-election