Japan Press Weekly

  Stop prioritizing public security police and abolish privileges for career officers

In 2025, the number of police officers and police personnel facing disciplinary action rose to 337 by 98, a 41% increase from the previous year, marking the highest number over the past ten years.

‘No to constitutional revision’ equal to ‘No to war’: ‘Detective Conan’ anime screenwriter

“The postwar Constitution was enacted as a promise not to engage in war. Voicing ‘No’ to constitutional revision means to voice ‘No’ to war,” said mystery novelist, Okura Takahiro, who is also a screenwriter for the latest “Detective Conan” movie.

  Increase public opinion and movement to ensure Okinawa is never again used as sacrificial pawn

Okinawa on June 23 observes “Okinawa Memorial Day”. Systematic fighting by the Japanese military, which embroiled the local population and resulted in the loss of countless civilian lives, property, and cultural heritage, ended on this day 81 years ago.

Bill to penalize desecration of ‘Hinomaru’ submitted

‘No to constitutional revision’ equal to ‘No to war’: ‘Detective Conan’ anime screenwriter

 Stop prioritizing public security police and abolish privileges for career officers

Nihi: JCP is committed to implementing measures to promote understanding of LGBTQ+ people

Ichikawa City gov’t unjustly rejects request to use a park for Muslim event

Expo Association solicited construction contractors without explaining risk of non-payment

DefMin hints at pressuring education boards to cooperate in distributing controversial white paper on defense to all schools

 Increase public opinion and movement to ensure Okinawa is never again used as sacrificial pawn

3 antinuke groups present 224K signatures urging Japan to sign TPNW

26K people chant, “Protect Article 9!”

Shii comments on entry into force of US-Iran memorandum of understanding