Japan Press Weekly

(May 31, 2020)

Shii criticizes US withdrawal from WHO amid global efforts to combat COVID-19

(May 30, 2020)

JCP Shii & CDPJ Edano talk with young people on politics in post-corona world

(May 30, 2020)

Campaign period for Okinawa Prefectural Assembly officially begins

(May 29, 2020)

Shii comments on gov’t-proposed 2nd supplementary budget

(May 29, 2020)

Hotel managers file lawsuit demanding withdrawal of unfair dismissals during coronavirus crisis

(May 29, 2020)

Union stands up against unfair dismissals by Udon-noodle chain under pretext of corona crisis

(May 29, 2020)

Shii condemns China’s imposition of national security legislation on Hong Kong

(May 28, 2020)

‘Super city’ bill without privacy protection enacted

(May 28, 2020)

127 global environmental NGOs urge Japanese banks to withdraw from coal-fired power plant project in Vietnam

(May 27, 2020)

Abolition 2000 and IPB endorse August ‘Peace Wave’ action

(May 27, 2020)

Abe should stop submissively buying US-made weapons and spend more for coronavirus countermeasures

(May 27, 2020)

Newspaper workers' union: news industry must make self-reform efforts

(May 26, 2020)

Koike: Gov’t should stay vigilant against coronavirus even after ending nationwide state of emergency

(May 26, 2020)

Abe Cabinet approval rating hits record low

(May 26, 2020)

PM’s Office allegedly minimizes punishment of prosecutor for illegal mahjong gambling

(May 25, 2020)

JCP Chair protests police suppression of civil demonstrations in Hong Kong

(May 24, 2020)

US military helicopters conduct flight in formation above childcare center in Okinawa

(May 23, 2020)

Gov’t should use quarantine data of US forces in Japan to protect Japanese people’s lives and health: JCP Kokuta

(May 23, 2020)

JCP calls for enhancing nation’s testing and healthcare capacity in preparation for 2nd wave of COVID-19 cases

(May 23, 2020)

Theater, music, and cinema industries jointly call on gov't for more support

(May 22, 2020)

JCP Shii: International community should unite to control COVID-19 pandemic

(May 22, 2020)

Kurokawa’s resignation over illegal gambling exposes unjustness of Cabinet decision to extend his tenure as senior prosecutor

(May 22, 2020)

662 lawyers accuse PM Abe of violating election law and political fund law

(May 22, 2020)

Shii calls on gov't to change its stance on arts and culture

(May 21, 2020)

Opposition parties will oppose passage of constitutional referendum bill during current session

(May 21, 2020)

JMITU members urge their employers to secure jobs and wage payments during COVID-19 crisis

(May 21, 2020)

Kyuden faces local criticism for giving priority to business-as-usual over anti-coronavirus efforts

(May 20, 2020)

90% of general public in survey call for lowering consumption tax rate

(May 20, 2020)

Koike discusses online with Professor Nakano coronavirus crisis and Japan’s politics

(May 19, 2020)

Gov't gives up its plan to pass bill regarding top prosecutors' age of retirement during current Diet session

(May 19, 2020)

Ex-special investigators of Tokyo prosecutors office oppose prosecutor retirement age bill

(May 18, 2020)

Shii: International society is tested on its ability to overcome COVID-19 crisis through solidarity and cooperation

(May 17, 2020)

US and China playing power game despite coronavirus crisis

(May 16, 2020)

Christians as well as 90% of lawyers also oppose gov't attempt to meddle with prosecutors

(May 16, 2020)

Ex-high-ranking prosecutors voice opposition to bill facilitating government intervention in prosecutors’ office

(May 16, 2020)

Fishermen suffering from economic damage due to coronavirus crisis call for government support

(May 15, 2020)

Las Vegas Sands Resorts drops its plans to open casino in Japan

(May 15, 2020)

Shii expresses concern over partial lifting of state emergency without implementing drastic improvement of PCR testing capacity

(May 15, 2020)

Teachers’ union opposes hasty introduction of September start of school year

(May 14, 2020)

JCP Tamura: Bill on ‘super city’ initiative is controversial due to lack of privacy protection

(May 14, 2020)

Despite ongoing coronavirus crisis, US military-chartered aircraft regularly arrive at US bases in Japan

(May 14, 2020)

Shii criticizes nuclear authority for giving green light to resume operation of nuclear fuel reprocessing plant

(May 13, 2020)

What is the problem with bill to revise Public Prosecutors' Office Act?

(May 13, 2020)

Diet debate on opposition proposal for better working conditions for healthcare and welfare workers begins

(May 13, 2020)

Following JAL, ANA decides not to force CAs to wear high heels

(May 12, 2020)

Opposition party leaders post video protesting against Cabinet move to meddle with appointment of prosecutors

(May 12, 2020)

Opposition-drafted bill to halve students’ burden of tuition fees submitted

(May 12, 2020)

Government should divert tax money from military to anti-coronavirus measures

(May 10, 2020)

Constitution requires gov’t to compensate for loss of earnings due to COVID-19 spread

(May 10, 2020)

Shii protests China's chasing away Japanese fishing boat