Japan Press Weekly

(December 26, 2024)

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

(February 12, 2026)

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

(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

(January 29, 2026)

Retrial should be granted to unconstitutional criminal trial on Hansen’s disease patient

(January 25 & 28, 2026)

Takaichi eager to criminalize Japan flag desecration

(January 28, 2026)

12-day official campaign for general election begins

(January 27, 2026)

JCP EC Chair Tamura at press club debates foreign policy with PM Takaichi

(January 26, 2026)

JCP calls for eventual abolition of sales tax and immediate cut in tax rate to 5% on all goods and services

(January 25, 2026)

JCP CC Chair Shii: Diet dissolution based on Article 7 of the Constitution is clear example of PM Takaichi’s abuse of power

(January 23, 2026)

JCP and Civil Alliance agree to continue with their joint efforts

(January 23, 2026)

Pass judgment on gov’t that has kept symbiotic ties with Unification Church

(January 22, 2026)

CDPJ’s formation of Centrist Reform Alliance, act of betrayal to concerned citizens who worked together in citizens-opposition parties coalition

(January 22, 2026)

JCP publishes manifesto for Feb.8 general election

(January 22, 2026)

JCP and PCF international affairs chiefs hold talks online

(January 14 & 21, 2026)

Unification Church’s political wing campaigning for election victory of Takaichi gov’t

(January 21, 2026)

Koike calls for checking all NPPs for irregularities in seismic resilience data

(January 20, 2026)

PM Takaichi announces Jan.23 Lower House dissolution for Feb.8 snap election

(January 20, 2026)

JCP will not be cooperating with ‘Centrist Reform Alliance’ formed by CDPJ and Komeito

(January 18, 2026)

Japan’s payment for US military-related expenses exceeds 1 trillion yen

(January 17, 2026)

Shii won’t be running in coming general election

(January 17, 2026)

Koike: JCP will closely examine the common positions of the new party formed by CDPJ and Komeito

(January 17, 2026)

Visit by LDP and Ishin lawmakers to Israel tantamount to complicity in war crimes

(January 17, 2026)

Shii on X criticizes Trump’s attempt to acquire Greenland as violation of UN Charter

(January 16, 2026)

Data fraud scandal-hit Chubu Electric Power should give up on restarting Hamaoka NPP

(January 16, 2026)

Shii: Iranian gov’t should immediately stop violent crackdown on demonstrators