Japan Press Weekly

  Tezuka Osamu conveying to us today the horror of humanity’s drive toward war

This year marks the 80th anniversary of Tezuka Osamu’s professional manga debut. He created numerous works on the theme of war, including his masterpiece, “Message to Adolf.”

Return of US military bases to Japan brings economic benefits to Okinawa

The return of former U.S. military sites to Japan is expected to provide significant economic benefits to Okinawan communities. This reaffirms the point made by former Governor Onaga Takeshi that U.S. military bases are “the biggest obstacle to Okinawa’s economic growth.”

Shii issues statement protesting Putin’s visit to Etorofu

Russian President Putin visited Etorofu Island in the Chishima Islands, which are Japanese territory, for the first time, thereby asserting Russia’s claim to the Islands. JCP CC Chair Shii issued a statement in protest against this visit.

Shii issues statement protesting Putin’s visit to Etorofu

Amid concerns about violations of freedom of expression, ‘Hinomaru’ flag desecration law takes effect

JCP secretariat head issues statement on anniversary of end of WWII

Cabinet ministers and LDP leaders visit Yasukuni Shrine

JCP Koike protests against cabinet ministers and LDP leaders visiting war-glorifying religious institution

US Osprey makes emergency landing in Utsunomiya

Tezuka Osamu conveying to us today the horror of humanity’s drive toward war

Yamazoe attends Mindan-hosted ‘liberation day’ ceremony

Return of US military bases to Japan brings economic benefits to Okinawa

Ogata speaks at international meeting of communist/workers’ parties in Havana

JCP Vice Chair Ogata holds talks with PCC Secretary Morales in Havana