Japan Press Weekly

JCP welcomes the ‘September Pyongyang Joint Declaration’

North and South Korean leaders signed the “September Pyongyang Joint Declaration” which declares the permanent shut-down of the Tongchang-ri engine test ground and rocket launch pad as a major step towards the goal of denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula.

Shii: SDF’s antisubmarine drills in South China Sea do much harm but no good

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo on September 17 tweeted that antisubmarine drills by Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force in the South China Sea “do much harm but no good”.

Abe's failure to counter Putin's proposal makes it difficult to resolve territorial issue

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed concluding a Russia-Japan peace treaty by the end of 2018 without the imposition of pre-conditions. However, in response to Putin’s remark, PM Abe said nothing to defend Japan’s position.

Abe's failure to counter Putin's proposal makes it difficult to resolve territorial issue

JCP Kami demands financial support for quake-affected dairy farms in Hokkaido

Shii pledges full support for anti-base candidate in Okinawa governor race

Abe gov’t intends to send SDF to non-UN missions abroad

70% of Okinawans opposed to Henoko base project, focal issue of governor race

Shii: SDF’s antisubmarine drills in South China Sea do much harm but no good

Hokkaido blackout stemmed from dependence on nuclear power

Pass on culture and the arts to younger generations

JCP Tokyo announces ordinance bill to install air conditioners in public school gyms

Japan comes last in public spending on education among OECD countries for 2 consecutive years

Support group will call on 10K welfare recipients to demand fair public assistance payments

JCP welcomes the ‘September Pyongyang Joint Declaration’