Japan Press Weekly

Shii at Japan National Press Club speaks about JCP strategy for upcoming Upper House election

JCP Chair Shii at the Japan National Press Club spoke about the party’s basic strategy for the Upper House election, saying that the party will work to achieve a major advance in order to replace the Abe government with a new one.

'Save \20 million for your old age' report surfaces as political focus

The government report that encourages each couple to "use money for investments to save at least 20 million yen in preparation for old age because pension benefits will not enough to live on" has surfaced as a political focus.

Opposition forces decide on joint candidates in all 32 single-seat constituencies in Upper House election

Four opposition parties and one parliamentary group will jointly support one candidate in all 32 single-member districts in the July Upper House election.

Opposition forces decide on joint candidates in all 32 single-seat constituencies in Upper House election

'Save \20 million for your old age' report surfaces as political focus

Opposition parties to LDP: Don’t sidestep debate in both houses’ Budget Committee meetings

Criticism growing against PM Abe’s avoidance of discussions in Budget Committee in both Houses

Opposition parties jointly submit bills on sign language

JCP policy chief: attacks on private tankers unforgivable

74% in opinion poll concerned about adequate money to live on in old age

US marine arrested for assaulting man in Tokyo

Society desired by ILO corresponds with what JCP seeks to create

Unionized medical workers file lawsuit against unilateral cuts in special work allowances

Protest against sexual violence take place in 10 locations nationwide

Goodbye to required wearing of high-heeled shoes

JCP Tamura to gov’t: Ensure children with health problems access to medical care

Okinawa’s child poverty rate drops to 25% but still above national average

 One year under private lodging business law points to need for tighter regulations

JCP urges Fisheries Agency to take measures to assist small-scale fishermen

Shii at Japan National Press Club speaks about JCP strategy for upcoming Upper House election