Japan Press Weekly

(September 1, 2026)

CDPJ-CRA-Komeito merger plan fails

(September 3, 2026)

Is AI use in trilateral joint military drill a demonstration for the introduction of US-made AI into SDF?

(September 1, 2026)

Military budget for FY 2027 may exceed 10 trillion yen

(August 29, 2026)

JCP CC Chair Shii calls for establishing international treaty that prevents AI risks

(August 28, 2026)

Anti-military buildup civil group urges gov’t to cancel revision of 3 key national security documents

(August 26, 2026)

JCP and Civil Alliance will back Governor Denny in Okinawa gubernatorial race

(August 21, 2026)

PM Takaichi should urge US gov’t to withdraw sanctions against ICC president

(August 20, 2026)

PM Takaichi makes no comment on whether she will call for withdrawal of US sanctions against ICC president

(August 19, 2026)

Takaichi Cabinet has spent 855 million yen in ‘secret funds’ since its inauguration

(August 19, 2026)

Defense Ministry considering using US-made AI for SDF command and control functions

(August 16, 2026)

Cabinet ministers and LDP leaders visit Yasukuni Shrine

(August 16, 2026)

JCP Koike protests against cabinet ministers and LDP leaders visiting war-glorifying religious institution

(August 15, 2026)

JCP secretariat head issues statement on anniversary of end of WWII

(August 14, 2026)

Shii issues statement protesting Putin’s visit to Etorofu

(August 14, 2026)

Amid concerns about violations of freedom of expression, ‘Hinomaru’ flag desecration law takes effect

(August 7, 2026)

PM Takaichi in Hiroshima hints at revising Japan’s 3 non-nuclear principles

(August 5, 2026)

Is change in wording in Defense White Paper a stepping stone toward revising Three Non-nuclear Principles?

(July 24 & 28, 2026)

JCP EC Chair Tamura criticizes Defense Minister Koizumi for advocating taboo-free nuclear debate

(July 25 & 26, 2026)

Extended Diet session effectively ends with enactment of ‘2nd capital’ bill

(July 25, 2026)

Takaichi gov’t’s basic fiscal policy aimed at militarization of economy is unacceptable

(July 24, 2026)

Youth group asks JCP to work to promote political participation of young people

(July 23, 2026)

Debate on Ishin’s self-serving ‘2nd capital’ bill begins in Upper House

(July 20 & 21, 2026)

Anti-Takaichi gov’t protests take place at over 270 locations nationwide

(July 21, 2026)

True intent of ‘Ishin’ behind sub-capital bill is large development projects

(July 18, 2026)

A spate of bad laws enacted while neglecting to alleviate people’s hardships

(July 18, 2026)

Takaichi gov’t extends Diet session solely to enact ‘2nd capital city’ bill

(July 17, 2026)

JCP Yamazoe: Japan should protest Rubio’s announcement of campaign to dismantle ICC

(July 17, 2026)

Koike attends meeting between nonpartisan lawmakers’ group and Cuban ambassador to Japan

(July 16, 2026)

Takaichi gov’t cuts social security in preparation for increased fiscal demands under pro-military policy

(July 11, 2026)

Proposed revision enacted despite posing risk of AI-driven personal data breaches

(July 9 & 10, 2026)

Ruling coalition gives up on passing bill to reduce number of Lower House seats during current Diet session

(July 10, 2026)

JCP Daimon opposes introduction of US AI system into SDF

(July 8, 2026)

Takaichi gov’t’s growth strategy puts military before people’s livelihoods

(July 8, 2026)

MSDF’s participation in US-led multilateral sinking drill departs from Japan’s exclusively defense-oriented posture

(July 2, 2026)

It’s the ruling coalition that is causing stalemate in Diet

(June 30, 2026)

LDP-‘Ishin’ coalition forcibly begins Diet deliberations on bill to reduce number of Lower House seats

(June 26, 2026)

Opposition bloc calls for bill to cut number of Lower House seats not to be tabled

(June 20, 2026)

Bill to penalize desecration of ‘Hinomaru’ submitted

(June 12, 2026)

LDP will submit bill to cut number of Lower House seats by 10%

(June 11, 2026)

Bill to facilitate mobilization of gov’t employees as SDF reservists becomes law

(June 6, 2026)

Supplementary budget for FY2026 enacted without specific livelihood support measures

(June 3, 2026)

Yamazoe: Japan should uphold the rule of law and oppose US military intervention in Cuba

(May 29 & 30, 2026)

Revised law imposing higher residence permit fees on foreigners enacted

(May 30, 2026)

Revised health insurance law enacted which requires patients to pay 25% more for medicines

(May 27 & 28, 2026)

Amid public protest, bill leading to intensification of general public surveillance becomes law

(May 27, 2026)

Introduction of ‘emergency clause’ to Constitution unacceptable as it leads to authoritarian abuse of power

(May 27, 2026)

New military aircraft apron will be constructed at US Yokota base with use of Japanese taxpayer money

(May 23, 2026)

JCP Yamazoe: Teaching about issues pertaining to US military bases in Japan does not violate Basic Act on Education

(May 22, 2026)

US ambassador to Japan at LDP meeting promotes US-made arms

(May 21, 2026)

Okinawa may be used as staging ground for ‘drone warfare’