Japan Press Weekly

Summer Olympic Games under pandemic conditions should be cancelled in order to focus on fight against COVID-19: JCP

The Japanese Communist Party proposed that Japan give up on holding the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in order to focus on efforts to put an end to the coronavirus pandemic which shows no sign of ending anytime soon.

Citizen-backed incumbent defeats pro-base rival in Nishinoomote mayoral election

In the mayoral election in Nishinoomote City in Kagoshima Prefecture, an anti-base and citizen-backed incumbent won a close contest against his rival supported by the Liberal Democratic Party, securing his second term as Nishinoomote mayor.

JCP denounces Myanmar's military coup

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo on February 1 issued a statement on the recent developments in Myanmar.

Citizen-backed incumbent defeats pro-base rival in Nishinoomote mayoral election

News report on secret pact proves that Henoko base project aims to enhance US military functions

Shii criticizes forcible enactment of 3rd supplementary budget

LDP bulldozes through 3rd supplementary budget

Japan Peace Committee urges Foreign Ministry to ban entry of US military personnel during state of emergency

JCP Koike: 3 LDP cadremen should resign as Dietmembers for visiting hostess bars under state of emergency

Tutors form union to seek equal relationship with 'Gakken'

Summer Olympic Games under pandemic conditions should be cancelled in order to focus on fight against COVID-19: JCP

End to gender inequality in sports is necessary in Japan

Making inquiries to relatives for possible assistance is 'not mandatory' to receive public welfare benefits

JCP denounces Myanmar's military coup