Japan Press Weekly

Citizens and suprapartisan lawmakers team up to achieve dual-surname system

Citizens, lawyers, and plaintiffs calling for the implementation of a dual-surname system held a rally to attract more Dietmembers to become supporters of the revision of the Civil Code so as to realize a selective separate surname system.

Japanese and Korean trade unions unite in Tokyo to work for peace

Japanese and Korean civil groups and trade unions organized a rally themed on the establishment of a peaceful Korean Peninsula and Japan free from a nuclear threat.

Young people march in demonstration through Harajuku, calling for new politics

Young people, calling for a new political setup to be formed following this summer's Upper House election so that they can have a chance at a better future, marched in demonstration through Harajuku in Tokyo.

Young people march in demonstration through Harajuku, calling for new politics

JCP criticizes government bill for leading to destruction of national forests

Closure of Futenma base is only way to eliminate accidents involving US military aircraft: JCP Akamine

Koike grills PM Abe about gov’t report admitting to insufficient pension benefits

US military helicopter drops part on schoolyard of junior high school in Okinawa

Flights of US military aircraft threaten Okinawa children’s safety

Minimum wage hike to 1,500 yen across country necessary to cover basic daily needs: labor union survey

Local residents angry over false data concerning Aegis Ashore deployment plan

Citizens and suprapartisan lawmakers team up to achieve dual-surname system

Rally held to press government to ratify Optional Protocol to CEDAW

Families with children with chronic health conditions need more short-stay facilities

Japanese and Korean trade unions unite in Tokyo to work for peace

Religious leaders call for nuclear-free Japan and nuclear-free Korean Peninsula

Gender equality and individual dignity added to JCP election platform

JCP issues policy proposal to protect franchise owners from exploitative practices of convenience store companies