Japan Press Weekly

(December 26, 2024)

Only in peace can Japanese sake-brewing be developed and passed down to future generations

(March 3, 2026)

Tamura urges gov’t to demand that Israel and the United States halt their strikes on Iran

(March 2, 2026)

Japan should refuse any US request to dispatch SDF to Middle East

(March 2, 2026)

JCP Koike condemns Takaichi gov’t for avoiding criticism of US-Israel attack on Iran

(March 2, 2026)

Shii: Killing of Ali Khamenei is an outrageous act violating international law

(February 28-March 2, 2026)

Bikini Day rally protests against US-Israeli strikes on Iran

(March 1, 2026)

JCP condemns US-Israeli attack on Iran and demands halt

(February 28, 2026)

JCP and SDP confirm further cooperation to counter Takaichi gov’t

(February 28, 2026)

JCP discusses UN role and support with UN University president

(February 27, 2026)

Koike calls for taxing the rich and cutting sales tax to rebuild Japan’s economy

(February 26, 2026)

PM Takaichi’s gift distribution sheds light on LDP’s money-driven culture remaining unchanged

(February 26, 2026)

Lawyers oppose an ‘anti-spy law’ and a ‘national intelligence agency’

(February 25, 2026)

Koike: It is unacceptable for PM Takaichi to prioritize ‘National Council’ over Diet

(February 25 ,2026)

1,200-strong human chain in Kumamoto: We don’t want long-range missiles!

(February 23, 2026)

Civil Alliance holds joint action with fellow constitutional revision opposition parties

(February 22, 2026)

Miyazaki citizens protest against wildfire during SDF live-fire drills

(February 22, 2026)

JCP delivers 5.6 million yen in donations for Ukraine to UN organization

(February 21, 2026)

Tamura: PM Takaichi’s expectation for early initiation of constitutional amendments unacceptable

(February 20, 2026)

Citizens in naval port cities protest against Tomahawk deployment plan

(February 12, 2026)

Union workers stage day of action to pressure Toyota to use portion of internal reserves for substantial wage hikes

(February 19, 2026)

2nd Takaichi Cabinet formed, JCP will strive to block any move to turn Japan into a warfare state

(February 19, 2026)

Opposition parties agree to urge gov’t to hold sufficient Diet discussion on budget bill

(February 18, 2026)

JCP calls for sufficient time to be given to minority parties for interpellations at plenary sessions in the Diet

(February 18, 2026)

People power prevents introduction of Israeli-made drones to Japan

(February 11 & 17, 2026)

Gov’t seeks to exclude foreigners from welfare protection program

(February 17, 2026)

Shii talks with Cuban ambassador to Japan

(February 16, 2026)

Major arms firms provide over 220 million yen in political donations to LDP

(February 14, 2026)

Former CDPJ accepts Article 9 amendment and promotes nuclear power

(February 14, 2026)

2 US Marines arrested for theft

(February 14, 2026)

Kasai attends reception celebrating Iranian Revolution anniversary

(February 12, 2026)

USFJ may retain both Futenma base even after new Henoko base is constructed

(February 12, 2026)

Single-member district system gives LDP ‘false supermajority’ in Feb.8 general election

(February 10, 2026)

JCP halves number of seats in February 8 general election

(February 10, 2026)

LDP secures two-thirds majority, raising fears of iron-fist rule

(February 8 & 9, 2024)

Antinuke council and doctors sound alarm over possibility of endless existence of nuclear weapons

(February 8, 202625)

JCP Kasai attends rally for return of northern territories

(February 7, 2026)

Tamura: Gov’t should protest Trump for interfering in Japan’s domestic affairs

(February 7, 2026)

Peace activists in Otaru rally to protest against US destroyer’s port call

(February 6, 2026)

Nihon Hidankyo concerned about nuclear arms race following expiration of New START

(February 5, 2026)

50 years since Lockheed bribery scandal

(February 5, 2026)

Unification Church’s ‘TM Report’ calls JCP ‘Satan’

(February 4, 2026)

80% of listed firms on TSE Prime are promoting layoffs despite being profitable

(February 4, 2026)

US airman’s 5-year prison sentence finalized over sexual assault of minor in Okinawa

(February 2 & 3, 2026)

PM Takaichi skips live party leaders’ debate on NHK at last minute

(February 3, 2026)

National university tuition fees should be kept low to ensure equal educational opportunities for all

(February 2, 2026)

Redistribution of wealth via wage hikes way for Japan’s economic growth

(January 31, 2026)

Takaichi Cabinet allocates Y99.4 billion for war injury measures in FY2026 budget proposal

(January 31, 2026)

282 municipalities call for Japan’s adherence to 3 nonnuclear principles

(January 30, 2026)

PM Takaichi suspected of accepting total of Y100K in fundraiser ticket purchases from Unification Church-linked group and its associates

(January 30, 2026)

Unions rally to achieve substantial wage hike for all workers in 2026 spring wage struggle