Japan Press Weekly

(October 6, 2016)

JCP Tokyo Assemblyperson raises question of bid rigging allegation over Toyosu market project

(October 6, 2016)

Gov’t should immediately focus on ratification of Paris Agreement rather than TPP: JCP Kokuta

(October 5, 2016)

JCP Motomura urges gov’t to abandon money-consuming maglev train project

(October 5, 2016)

Another scandal over Toyosu market issue revealed

(October 5, 2016)

JCP Tokyo calls for cancellation of Tsukiji fish market relocation to Toyosu

(October 4, 2016)

Gov’t should withdraw SDF from South Sudan: JCP Kasai

(October 4, 2016)

JCP Akamine criticizes gov’t for destroying rich natural environment in Takae with Osprey helipads construction

(October 4, 2016)

JCP Kasai pushes Abe gov’t to revoke approval for Tsukiji fish market relocation

(October 4, 2016)

This week’s JCP international activity

(October 3, 2016)

Rally held to oppose homeporting of US N-powered carrier in Yokosuka

(October 3, 2016)

167 local assemblies oppose Abe gov’t plan to impose burden on elderly who rent wheelchairs and beds

(October 2, 2016)

JCP holds memorial service for 206 activists

(October 1, 2016)

Large number of gov’t workers mobilized to suppress Henoko base protesters

(September 28 & October 1, 2016)

JCP demands formation of ad-hoc committee and summoning of witnesses over contaminated Toyosu fish market issue

(October 1, 2016)

JCP join hands with artists to foster arts and culture

(October 1, 2016)

Citizens and scientists form network to oppose military-academia cooperation

(September 30, 2016)

JCP Ichida to PM: promotion of TPP and nuclear power generation should be cancelled

(September 30, 2016)

Tokyo Governor decides to review planned facilities for 2020 Summer Games

(September 30, 2016)

PM Abe’s ‘morale-boosting’ performance attracts widespread criticism

(September 29, 2016)

Shii calls for end to PM Abe’s anti-people policies

(September 29, 2016)

PM Abe intends to promote Diet discussions based on LDP’s draft constitution

(September 29, 2016)

In solidarity with Okinawans, rally held in Tokyo

(September 29, 2016)

JCP Kurabayashi commits herself to Japan’s early ratification of ‘Paris Agreement’

(September 29, 2016)

Residents within 50km zone from Ikata NPP sue for plant suspension

(September 28 & 29, 2016)

Sixth JCP-CPV theoretical talks

(September 28, 2016)

PM Abe’s panel on labor law revision ignores ILO principle of tripartite consultation

(September 28, 2016)

Professors criticize Hokkaido Univ. for promoting military-academia cooperation

(September 28, 2016)

Oita Pref. Assembly calls for prevention of secret filming of citizens by police

(September 27, 2016)

Japan and US sign revised agreement to step up logistic cooperation

(September 27, 2016)

US serviceman arrested for drunk driving in Okinawa

(September 27, 2016)

Shii calls for head-on confrontation with Abe gov’t in convened Diet session

(September 27, 2016)

This week’s JCP international activity

(September 26, 2016)

Abe Cabinet ministers eagerly accumulating political party grants

(September 26, 2016)

A9A activists share their experiences in actions to protect Article 9

(September 24 & 25, 2016)

Joint opposition candidate will run in Niigata gubernatorial election focusing on NPP reactivation

(September 25, 2016)

Supreme Court recognizes JAL’s unfair labor practices over mass dismissal

(September 23-25, 2016)

Okinawa governor to Defense Minister: US Harrier jets should not fly before cause of recent crash is determined

(September 24, 2016)

Opposition parties will oppose forcible passage of TPP

(September 24, 2016)

Opposition party leaders agree to cooperate ‘as much as possible’ in general election

(September 24, 2016)

Okinawa appeals Henoko case to Supreme Court

(September 17, 2016)

JCP conducts on-site inspection at Tomari NPP

(September 23, 2016)

Air photos of US helipad construction site in Okinawa reveal illegal acts by gov’t

(September 23, 2016)

Toyama City Assembly to hold by-election over money scandals

(September 22 & 23, 2016)

Female factory workers, the initiator of Japan’s 1st labor strike

(September 23, 2016)

JCP stance on some international issues - from JCP Executive Committee Report for 6th CC Plenum

(September 22, 2016)

Okinawans demand court injunction against construction of US helipads

(September 21 & 22, 2016)

JCP 6th CC Plenum calls for increasing party strength

(September 20, 2016)

Protest actions held nationwide marking 1st year of enactment of war laws

(September 19, 2016)

US military in Japan intends to mobilize Japanese firms for military operations

(September 18, 2016)

Abe Cabinet ministers break election promises to oppose TPP