Japan Press Weekly

Shii mourns death of former Cuban President Castro

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo issued a statement of condolence on the death of former Cuban President Fidel Castro.

5,000 Tokyoites hold rally to oppose Osprey deployment to US Yokota AB

A rally took place to oppose a plan to deploy the crash-prone Osprey aircraft to the U.S. Yokota Air Base located in a western suburb of Tokyo. Around 5,000 people joined in the rally held near the base.

Ruling coalition again uses its majority force to steamroller ‘pension cuts bill’ through Diet

The ruling coalition at a House of Representatives Welfare Committee meeting unilaterally ended discussions on the so-called “pension cuts bill” and took a vote despite fierce protests from opposition parties, including the Japanese Communist Party.

US veteran of Iraq War testifies about reality of war

Scientific group urges government to stop environmental destruction in Henoko and Takae

Ruling coalition again uses its majority force to steamroller ‘pension cuts bill’ through Diet

Corporate donations to LDP increase since Abe returned to power

JCP lawmakers attend meetings to inaugurate local chapters of Liberal Party

Politically conscious Japanese youth lean toward a government made up of opposition alliance

JCP Koike: extension of Diet session in order to bulldoze though adverse bills is unacceptable

5,000 Tokyoites hold rally to oppose Osprey deployment to US Yokota AB

Young people want jobs that generate hope for future

Japan needs work hour regulations that actually work

Ex-worker at Fukushima NPP sues TEPCO for causing his leukemia

Chair of committee deliberating Toyosu market issue receives questionable donations

Nagoya Univ. Charter of Physics Dept. : research shall be democratically conducted

Disabled persons in national meeting resolve to work for fairer society

‘Mayors for Peace’ calls for government effort to realize NWC

JCP’s political funds report shows close ties with general public

Shii mourns death of former Cuban President Castro