Japan Press Weekly

Emperor Hirohito repeatedly justified himself regarding war

NHK has recently published notes of wartime Emperor Hirohito's remarks that had been kept by Tajima Michiji, the first postwar Grand Steward of the Imperial Household Agency.

Joint opposition candidate wins in Saitama gubernatorial election

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo on the following day said, "This victory has given further momentum to the citizens-opposition parties coalition while giving the LDP-Komei government a significant blow."

Shii: Japan’s remorse for its colonial rule essential to ease tensions with South Korea

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo at a press conference commented on the growing tensions between Japan and South Korea in response to questions from reporters.

Shii: Japan’s remorse for its colonial rule essential to ease tensions with South Korea

Joint opposition candidate wins in Saitama gubernatorial election

Governor Tamaki continues his efforts to get Okinawa’s base burden issue discussed nationally

End of Japan-ROK GSOMIA represents worsening in bilateral relations

Tokyo labor relations office recognizes Meikai University's unfair labor practice

Abe gov’t clings to system criticized as hotbed of unfair dismissals

 Decline in food self-sufficiency rate points to failure of Abe’s agriculture policy

On-site study of Minamata disease takes place in Kumamoto

Yokohama mayor may need to know what Marx said about casinos

Emperor Hirohito repeatedly justified himself regarding war