Japan Press Weekly

Japan should take action to stop Israel’s blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza: JCP Kami

JCP lawmaker Kami demanded that the Japanese government take concrete actions such as suspending negotiations on a Japan-Israel EPA to press Israel to stop its act of blocking the entry of humanitarian supplies into Gaza.

Yamazoe criticizes PM Ishiba for attending event displaying Israel’s weapons used in Gaza attacks

JCP Policy Commission Chair Yamazoe said that he feels bitter resentment with PM Ishiba’s act of participating in DSEI Japan 2025 displaying the same type of weapons which are used in Israel’s Gaza strikes.

Citizens stage protest against arms expo in Chiba

Peace-oriented citizens staged a protest against the “Defense Security Equipment International (DSEI) Japan 2025,” a trade fair showcasing the latest defense and security technologies in which about 20 Israeli military companies are participating.

Citizens stage protest against arms expo in Chiba

 Agriculture Minister resigns after making remarks insensitive to plight of people struggling with rising rice prices

Yamazoe criticizes PM Ishiba for attending event displaying Israel’s weapons used in Gaza attacks

US pressure may have led to SDF contract with funeral services in Japan

Japan should take action to stop Israel’s blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza: JCP Kami

JCP Koike calls for gov’t support for efforts to collect remains of victims of wartime undersea coal mine disaster

Civil group asks JCP for cooperation in removing statute of limitation for child sexual abuse claims

Resigning Minister of Agriculture embodies male-centered LDP

Young people march through Ginza, calling for realizing politics making best use of Constitution

Shii meets with Lao’s new ambassador to Japan