Japan Press Weekly

Zenroren calls for strikes to block constitutional revision

The National Confederation of Trade Unions (Zenroren) held its 33rd Convention in Tokyo and adopted a new action program which calls for blocking by means of strikes and other measures any attempt to revise the Constitution.

This year’s anti-nuke World Conference will open path of hope toward abolition of nuclear weapons: Gensuikyo secretary general

With the 2026 anti-nuke World Conference approaching, Akahata carried an interview with Japan Gensuikyo Secretary General Yasui Masakazu about specific aspects of this year’s World Conference.

JCP EC Chair Tamura criticizes Defense Minister Koizumi for advocating taboo-free nuclear debate

When asked by reporters at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Defense Minister Koizumi stated that unless discussions are held without any taboos, no country can any longer ensure its security on its own, and added, “I think this is only natural.”

JCP EC Chair Tamura criticizes Defense Minister Koizumi for advocating taboo-free nuclear debate

Debate on Ishin’s self-serving ‘2nd capital’ bill begins in Upper House

Youth group asks JCP to work to promote political participation of young people

 Takaichi gov’t’s basic fiscal policy aimed at militarization of economy is unacceptable

Extended Diet session effectively ends with enactment of ‘2nd capital’ bill

USMC conducts parachute training in sea area off Henoko for first time in 17 years

Zenroren calls for strikes to block constitutional revision

Deaths and suicides due to overwork on the rise

Memorial service held for Chinese wartime victims of forced labor at Mitsui Miike coal mine

This year’s anti-nuke World Conference will open path of hope toward abolition of nuclear weapons: Gensuikyo secretary general

Success of this year’s anti-nuke World Conference important in run-up to TPNW Review Conference

JCP EC Chair Tamura meets with Iranian ambassador to Japan