October 25, 2024

Japan Press Weekly No. 3381

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IN THIS ISSUE

Why does PM Ishiba oppose a ban on political donations from companies?

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15445

PM Ishiba opposes a ban on political donations from corporations and other interest groups because the income of his fund-management body and an LDP constituency chapter headed by Ishiba from corporate donations accounted for 60% of the total.

Each party's position on 'nuclear deterrence' one of focuses in general election

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15446

Nihon Hidankyo was awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize. However, the Japanese government and major political parties, except the Japanese Communist Party, continue to adhere to the U.S. "nuclear deterrence" policy.

Society where elderly people are discarded has no hope

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The ruling parties and several opposition parties are calling for more cutbacks in social security benefits for the elderly, claiming that the burden of social services is disproportionately placed on the working-age generations.

POLITICS

Campaign period for 2024 general election officially begins

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'All-Okinawa' Akamine at kickoff rally appeals for his reelection in Okinawa

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Opposition parties' joint struggle formed in 2 districts in Iwate and JCP will 'voluntarily' support CDPJ candidates in 9 districts in Tokyo https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15450

Each party's position on 'nuclear deterrence' one of focuses in general election

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15446

Antiwar civic group protests against Israeli military firm's participation in Japan's biggest aerospace expo

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15451

PM Ishiba contrary to his previous statements makes offering at Yasukuni Shrine

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15452

Why does PM Ishiba oppose a ban on political donations from companies?

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15445

PEACE

Hiroshima A-bomb survivors' groups call for Japan's ratification of UN treaty banning nuclear weapons

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15453

SOCIAL ISSUES

No time left to waste in ending coal-fired power generation

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15454

JCP will work to eradicate eugenic ideology-based discrimination against disabled people

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15455

Society where elderly people are discarded has no hope

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15447

JCP Koike visits monument for Korean and Japanese victims of wartime flooding disaster at undersea coal mine

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15456

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