Japan Press Weekly

  Hello Kitty sows seeds of peace in 130 countries and regions

Hello Kitty is said to have popularized the “kawaii” (cute) culture around the world. The concept of “kawaii” is based on the philosophy of the founder of Sanrio Company, Ltd., that “the whole world can live together in harmony and peace.”

Following JCP proposal, PM Takaichi instructs compilation of supplementary budget

Partially accepting Japanese Communist Party-proposed measures, Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae announced that the government will compile a supplementary budget for fiscal 2026.

JCP urges PM Takaichi to take urgent action to protect people’s livelihoods and Japan’s economy from serious negative effects brought on by Iran War

Measures called for by the JCP include the compilation a supplementary budget immediately to protect people’s livelihoods from the skyrocketing cost of living and the implementation of bold measures without delay.

JCP urges PM Takaichi to take urgent action to protect people’s livelihoods and Japan’s economy from serious negative effects brought on by Iran War

Following JCP proposal, PM Takaichi instructs compilation of supplementary budget

Tamura calls for revising SOFA in order to eliminate US military’s use of bases in Japan for combat operations

3 opposition parties submit bill which unlike gov’t bill bans prosecutors from appealing court’s retrial order

Immigration Agency complains about fraud by self-employed foreigners, but it doesn’t know how many cases there are

Kira calls for cancellation of Tomahawk missile deployment to Japan

Rally held to oppose gov’t move to expand discretionary work system that imposes unpaid overtime on workers

Hello Kitty sows seeds of peace in 130 countries and regions

Man who threatened Akahata Sunday reporter referred to prosecutors

JCP and SDP exchange views on joint efforts to change politics

Shii speaks to academics about his exchange with progressive forces in US and Canada