Japan Press Weekly

(July 14, 2020)

LDP avoids using the term ‘capability to attack enemy bases’ due to fear of facing public criticism

(July 14, 2020)

Education Minister downplays history of discrimination against Ainu

(July 12, 2020)

60 new COVID-19 cases found among US military in Okinawa

(July 12, 2020)

US military in Okinawa takes isolation measures at off-base hotel

(July 11, 2020)

JCP Tamura urges gov’t to provide support for foreign trainees facing pandemic-caused hardships

(July 11, 2020)

'Temporary' deployment of JSDF Osprey aircraft to Kisarazu base starts

(July 11, 2020)

PM Abe’s use of public pension funds for boosting stock prices results in largest-ever loss

(July 11, 2020)

Japan Gensuikyo secretary general talks about significance of 2020 antinuke World Conference amid pandemic crisis

(July 10, 2020)

Shii: Gov’t should stop requesting Chinese president to visit Japan due to China’s outrageous acts

(July 10, 2020)

JCP Dietmembers meet with Assoc. of Governors calling for small class sizes

(July 10, 2020)

Casino promotion disappears from draft of PM Abe’s economic growth strategy

(July 9, 2020)

Opposition parties will work together to aid heavy rain victims and achieve recovery

(July 9, 2020)

Okinawa gov’t to urge US military to disclose details of COVID-19 cases at Futenma base

(July 9, 2020)

PM Abe should explain to general public about provision of huge amount of funds to Kawai Katsuyuki and Anri

(July 8, 2020)

JCP Koike on BS program: Abe gov’t should hold immediate discussions with Tokyo on COVID-19 spike

(July 8, 2020)

Local assemblies in Fukushima oppose plan to release radioactive Fukushima water into ocean

(July 7, 2020)

Receiving 840K votes, Utsunomiya puts up good fight but fails to win in Tokyo governor race

(July 7, 2020)

Anti-consumption tax group is urging gov’t to cut sales tax as economic stimulus to combat pandemic

(July 6, 2020)

Shii comments on Tokyo gubernatorial election results

(July 5, 2020)

Minister in charge of COVID-19 imposes responsibility for infection prevention on individuals

(July 5, 2020)

Hiroshima Hibakusha call for just 12 more countries to ratify and thus bring into force UN anti-nuke treaty

(July 4, 2020)

Fudanren demands gov’t measures that protect women’s rights during COVID-19 crisis

(July 4, 2020)

JCP Tamura: Gov’t should abandon coal-fired thermal power generation

(July 3, 2020)

Shii to gov't: Take immediate action to respond to surge in COVID-19 infection in Tokyo

(July 3, 2020)

Shii: UNSC resolution on 'coronavirus ceasefire' is a major step in the right direction

(July 3, 2020)

US military parachute falls outside Yokota base in Tokyo

(July 3, 2020)

JCP Koike: 400 nurses will resign due to cancellation of their seasonal bonus despite their fight against COVID-19

(July 2, 2020)

Experts: Planned seawalls for new base in Henoko will probably collapse even with weak quake

(July 2, 2020)

Ad agency Dentsu pockets taxpayers’ money thanks to cozy ties with METI and COVID-19 subsidy program

(July 2, 2020)

Sluggish domestic economy and uncertainty about future become clearer

(July 2, 2020)

JCP Miyamoto urges gov’t to stop reducing numbers of ministry workers dedicated to fighting COVID-19

(July 1, 2020)

JCP protests the enactment of 'Hong Kong National Security Law' and calls for its withdrawal

(July 1, 2020)

US combat training exercises at Yokota AB intensify

(July 1, 2020)

Teachers’ union urges Tokyo gov’t to support corona-affected private university students

(June 30, 2020)

Gov. Koike's stance on Japan's past colonial rule and racism draws criticism

(June 29, 2020)

Gov’t should utilize expert panel’s review to deal with coronavirus situation in next steps

(June 27, 2020)

Ad agency Dentsu serves as gov't publicist promoting maladministration

(June 26 & 27, 2020)

US House expresses concern about mayonnaise-like seafloor in Henoko

(June 27, 2020)

1,500 yen nationwide minimum wage necessary to survive long-term fight against coronavirus: Zenroren

(June 26, 2020)

Gov’t gives up on deployment of Aegis Ashore to Japan

(June 26, 2020)

Shii: US military quarantine measure should be subject to domestic laws meeting anti-coronavirus measures

(June 26, 2020)

Shii: Intensive discussions over vote-buying scandal should be held with PM Abe in attendance

(June 26, 2020)

Court dismisses welfare recipients’ demand to maintain minimum standards of wholesome and cultured living

(June 25, 2020)

Nearly 12 million signatures collected in support of Hibakusha’s appeal for elimination of nuclear weapons

(June 25, 2020)

Fishery industry opposes ocean release of radiation-tainted Fukushima water

(June 25, 2020)

Gov’t should cancel not only Aegis Ashore but also Henoko base construction

(June 25, 2020)

Coronavirus crisis highlights need for agriculture based on harmonized human-nature relationship

(June 24, 2020)

Memorial service marking 75 years since Battle of Okinawa aspires for peace

(June 24, 2020)

Okinawa JCP protests against fire accident at US base

(June 23, 2020)

JCP Koike criticizes PM Abe for wanting to have capability to attack enemy bases