Japan Press Weekly

Shii talks about Marx at York University

JCP CC Chair Shii, who is visiting Canada after participating in the NPT Review Conference in NYC, spoke at a discussion forum that deals with various themes, including international politics and Marx’s Capital, held at York University in Toronto.

50K people’s call for protection of Constitution echoes throughout Tokyo Bay area

On the occasion of Constitution Day on May 3, events opposing constitutional revision took place across the country. Around 50,000 people from all walks of life gathered in a park in Tokyo’s bay area, and enjoyed a variety of activities.

May Day rallies call for constitutional revision and for working hour deregulation to be blocked

Braving the cold spring rain, 8,000 workers, mostly affiliated with the National Confederation of Trade Unions (Zenroren), took part in the central May Day rally held at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo.

 Postwar Constitution marks a turning point between aggression and peace

What happened to Takaichi’s promise of ‘no tax on food’?

JCP in Kanagawa urges gov’t to prohibit use of US bases in prefecture for Iran War

May Day rallies call for constitutional revision and for working hour deregulation to be blocked

 Workers must never allow gov’t to pursue a war economy

Rising prices and oil shortages making life hard for 8.9 million non-regular workers

Teachers’ union protests against Defense Ministry’s interference in school curriculum

Construction workers demand gov’t support for rising material prices triggered by Middle East conflict

Abolishing minimum housing standards will exacerbate housing poverty

SMEs and farmers demand that gov’t protect them from adverse effects of Hormuz blockade

50K people’s call for protection of Constitution echoes throughout Tokyo Bay area

Japan’s UN ambassador turns deaf ear to Hibakusha’s demand for Japan’s participation in UN N-ban treaty

2026 nationwide peace march departs Tokyo for Hiroshima

Shii on X welcomes draft outcome document of NPT Review Conference

Shii talks about Marx at York University

JCP EC Chair Tamura speaks at SDP convention

JCP CC Chair Shii holds talks with US left-wing progressive organization in NYC