Japan Press Weekly

Local assemblies in Nagano adopt DYLJ’s request for better ‘grant-type’ scholarship program

A Democratic Youth League of Japan local in Nagano Prefecture has attracted wide attention as municipal assemblies recently adopted the organization’s written request to urge the central government to improve the current grant-type scholarship program.

JCP publishes statement on 72nd anniversary of WWII’s end

On this day, August 15, which provides an opportunity for Japanese people to renew their vow for peace, the JCP emphasized its determination to work even harder to block PM Abe’s reckless ambition to turn Japan into a war-fighting nation.

Shii calls on US and N. Korea to hold direct talks without preconditions

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo published a statement in regard to the current crisis between the United States and North Korea.

JCP publishes statement on 72nd anniversary of WWII’s end

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Abe in Nagasaki ceremony for A-bomb victims again disregards nuclear weapons ban treaty

JCP Kasai points to alleged involvement of Abe and Inada in SDF data cover-up scandal

JCP Inoue stresses need to reveal hidden motives for ‘daily reports’ cover-up by SDF

PM Abe appoints ex-intelligence officer to key post to exert control over bureaucrats

New DM hints at continuing use of Futenma base even after completion of Henoko base

US military refuses flat out to ground Ospreys

Protests continue across Japan against Osprey flights after fatal crash

Local assemblies in Nagano adopt DYLJ’s request for better ‘grant-type’ scholarship program

Tokyo governor’s local party refuses to set up special committee on Tsukiji market relocation

More than 60% of nursing-care facilities struggling with labor shortages

World Con pledges to take step forward toward abolition of nuclear weapons by utilizing historic UN treaty

‘Mayors for Peace’ calls on all countries to join UN N-ban treaty

Shii calls on US and N. Korea to hold direct talks without preconditions