Japan Press Weekly

  NPP-related money scandal involving KEPCO should be fully uncovered

It has come to light that 20 executives of Kansai Electric Power Company had received money or goods worth 320 million yen from the late deputy mayor of Fukui’s Takahama Town where the utility’s Takahama Nuclear Power Plant is located.

JCP publishes appeal calling for cutting consumption tax rate to 5% without delay

JCP Chair Shii announced an appeal calling for the people to stand up to fight for a lower tax rate and the need for the abolition of this regressive tax system.

  Abe gov't should meet the demand of the young to find solutions to climate crisis

In the UN climate talks, many countries expressed their commitment to achieve "net zero" GHG emissions by 2050. The Abe government, in contrast, is unwilling to raise its reduction target.

JCP publishes appeal calling for cutting consumption tax rate to 5% without delay

Shii issues statement regarding agreement in Japan-US trade talks

2019 defense white paper stresses need to enhance cross-domain operation capabilities

Dietmember presents positive view on genocide against ethnic groups

Papers filed with prosecutors against unidentified captain of crashed US Osprey military aircraft

Overtime work violations found in 40% of inspected firms

 Abe gov't should meet the demand of the young to find solutions to climate crisis

 NPP-related money scandal involving KEPCO should be fully uncovered

Environment minister's remarks at UN Climate Summit are irresponsible: JCP Koike

Joint efforts of JCP and parents contribute to air-conditioning of almost all public school classrooms

Gov't discourages artistic expression by withdrawing subsidies

JCP Kira talks with group of young researchers

Japanese and South Korean media workers determined not to encourage ultra-nationalist movements in their reporting

This week's JCP international activities