Japan Press Weekly

Yomiuri Shimbun faces protest from journalists opposing its intent to align with Osaka gov't ruled by ultra-hawkish political party

In protest against a comprehensive partnership agreement signed between The Yomiuri Shimbun Osaka and the Osaka prefectural government, a group of journalists published a statement to demand the immediate termination of the partnership agreement.

JCP Chair Shii comments on joint statement of 5 N-weapon states

JCP Chair Shii in his comment on the joint statement issued by the leaders of the five nuclear-weapon states said, "On the whole, they remain steadfast in continuing to possess nuclear weapons."

  Japan and US in 2-plus-2 talks turn their back on peaceful resolution of conflicts

2-plus-2 documents released jointly by the Japanese and U.S. governments criticize China's acts in the East China Sea and South China Sea, making clear the two countries' stance of taking a military response.

 Japan and US in 2-plus-2 talks turn their back on peaceful resolution of conflicts

JCP Chair Shii comments on joint statement of 5 N-weapon states

Shii demands urgent gov’t measures against spread of omicron variant

PM Kishida’s visit to Ise Shrine violates constitutional principle of separation of state and religion

Japan gov't under Japan-US alliance still insists that omicron infections are not spreading from US bases

Yomiuri Shimbun faces protest from journalists opposing its intent to align with Osaka gov't ruled by ultra-hawkish political party

During pandemic, young people develop awareness of need for shift from neoliberalism

JCP Chair Shii gives New Year address