Japan Press Weekly

(September 14, 2025)

‘Citizens-opposition parties coalition’ 10 years after enactment of war laws

(September 13, 2025)

JCP Daimon: Japan’s 550-billion-dollar investment in US may impose burden on general public

(September 11 & 12, 2025)

Opposition Dietmembers submit official request for early convocation of extraordinary Diet session

(September 11, 2025)

LDP at the root of xenophobia in Japan

(September 10, 2025)

JCP Dietmembers demand increase in Okinawa-related budget

(September 8, 2025)

JCP EC Chair Tamura: PM Ishiba’s resignation is a natural outcome

(September 6, 2025)

MoD hid from Okinawa the deployment of USMC cutting-edge unmanned missile system to US camp in Okinawa

(September 5, 2025)

Nationwide deployment of long-range missiles incompatible with Japan’s exclusively defense-oriented policy

(September 2, 2025)

Family farmers call on gov’t to recognize extreme heat and drought as disaster

(September 2, 2025)

Citizens opposing genocide in Gaza call for withdrawal of gov’t endorsement of ‘Cybertech Tokyo 2025’ exhibition

(August 31, 2025)

JCP Hatayama, ex-Lower House member, attends rally calling for return of ‘northern territories’

(August 23, 2025)

JCP Dietmembers call for protection of lives and human rights of the people of Gaza facing genocide and starvation

(August 21, 2025)

Japan should strive to appeal to international community regarding Russia’s unjust occupation of Chishima Islands

(August 21, 2025)

Far-right ‘Sanseito’ intends to submit espionage prevention law that violates people’s human rights

(August 18, 2025)

Is it okay for Japan to rely on US for food supplies?

(August 16, 2025)

88 ‘Sanseito’ lawmakers visit Yasukuni Shrine on Aug.15

(August 15, 2025)

JCP issues statement on the 80th anniversary of the end of the war

(August 15, 2025)

Japan marks 80 years since end of its war of aggression and colonial rule

(August 6 & 11, 2025)

JCP Yamazoe criticizes gov’t plan to export warships to Australia

(August 8, 2025)

Those who claim that ‘nuclear armament is cheapest option’ are unqualified to be politicians of only A-bombed country

(August 8, 2025)

SDF with deployment of US-made F-35Bs will possess unconstitutional ‘attack aircraft carriers’

(August 7, 2025)

JCP EC Chair criticizes gov’t for disregarding UN nuclear weapons ban treaty

(August 2, 2025)

JCP and other opposition parties jointly submit bill on gasoline tax cut

(July 28 & 29, 2025)

JCP Koike: Voters reject not only PM Ishiba but also LDP gov’t policies overall

(July 25, 2025)

JCP Koike to prefectural committee heads: Now is our chance to increase Akahata readership

(July 24, 2025)

Japan in exchange for 15% tariffs will have to promote 550-billion-dollar investment in US

(July 24, 2025)

Ishiba gov’t reaches agreement on tariff negotiations with US at sacrifice of Japan’s agriculture

(July 23, 2025)

JCP Kira receives most support from women and non-affiliated voters in Tokyo

(July 22, 2025)

Unified opposition candidates win in 12 single-seat districts in Upper House election

(July 22, 2025)

JCP issues statement on the outcome of the House of Councillors election

(July 16, 2025)

How long will Japan cling to US ‘peace through strength’ doctrine?

(July 15, 2025)

JCP Koike on ‘Sunday Debate’ TV program calls for end to LDP politics serving at US behest

(July 10, 2025)

Exclusionist political parties compete to see who has the best antiforeign policy

(July 9, 2025)

Tamura criticizes Japanese gov’t move to discriminate against foreigners in Japan

(July 9, 2025)

JCP EC Chair Tamura calls for international cooperation to oppose Trump’s tariff threats

(July 5, 2025)

Xenophobia keeps people away from finding real solution to their hardships

(July 4, 2025)

Tamura in kick-off speech appeals for need of JCP advance in Upper House election to push for a lower sales tax

(July 3, 2025)

Tamura attends party leaders’ pre-election debate centering on sales tax cut

(July 2, 2025)

Call for ‘nuclear sharing’ between SDF and US military unforgivable

(July 1, 2025)

Unified opposition candidates to be put up in 17 single-seat districts in upcoming Upper House election

(June 30, 2025)

Need is to make diplomatic efforts to prevent ‘Taiwan contingency’, not construct shelters on Sakishima Islands

(June 28, 2024)

JCP Yamazoe calls for 18-year-olds to have right to run for office

(June 25, 2025)

Gov’t kept last summer’s joint Japan-US-Australia military exercise secret

(June 24, 2025)

Akamine & JCP local assemblymembers on Okinawa Memorial Day pledge to work for peace

(June 23, 2025)

Shii on X: Japan’s subservience to US ‘shameful’

(June 21, 2025)

Tamura: JCP in ordinary Diet session shows clear direction for overcoming cost of living crisis

(June 20, 2025)

JCP and CDPJ agree to work together in Upper House election

(June 20, 2025)

JCP EC Chair Tamura protests PM Ishiba’s assent to G7 Leaders’ Statement defending Israel

(June 19, 2025)

3 opposition parties submit bill to prevent refugee status applicants in examination process from being deported

(June 17, 2025)

Ex-SCJ presidents call for national academy’s independence and autonomy to be guaranteed under new law