Japan Press Weekly

JCP in 5th CC Plenum reaffirms need for electoral cooperation

The JCP held its 5th CC Plenum in Tokyo, reaffirming that responsible negotiations with other opposition parties in addition to cooperation with concerned citizens are vital to make it possible to field a united opposition candidate in every single-seat constituency in the Upper House election.

Abe gov't refers to new trade talks with US as TAG, not FTA

The Abe government has agreed upon the start of negotiations on a new trade accord with the U.S. Trump administration. The government refers to the new pact as TAG, not FTA.

  Japan should respond to new UN climate report’s call for cuts in carbon emissions

The world’s average temperature has gone up by about one degree Celsius. A rise of 1.5 degrees will cause serious impacts on natural environments and a sea level escalation with the devastation of most coral reefs, according to an IPCC special report.

Opposition parties and new Okinawa governor confirm commitment to work for Okinawa without Henoko base

Okinawans mourn former Governor Onaga who resisted Henoko project

Report suggests Abe legalized casino operations in Japan due to US pressure

Consumption tax hike to 10% will lead to catastrophe in Japanese economy: JCP Koike

Abe uses SDF to realize his ambition to change Constitution

 45 years of Yokosuka, the homeport of US aircraft carrier

Number of working poor remains above 10 million for 12 years in a row

 Japan should respond to new UN climate report’s call for cuts in carbon emissions

Public support for dual surnames reaches record high, but Justice Ministry neglects to mention

Abe gov't refers to new trade talks with US as TAG, not FTA

Number of ‘Hibakusha Appeal’ signatures sent to UN exceeds 8.3 million

Hibakusha protest against US subcritical nuclear test

JCP in 5th CC Plenum reaffirms need for electoral cooperation

JCP publishes five-point proposal to create a peaceful Japan making best use of pacifist Constitution