August 1, 2025

Japan Press Weekly No. 3419

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/

IN THIS ISSUE

JCP Koike: Voters reject not only PM Ishiba but also LDP gov't policies overall

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15858

A momentum to oust Ishiba Shigeru from his post as LDP president is growing within the LDP with an aim to maintain the LDP's grip on power by replacing the party's front person. However, JCP Secretariat Head Koike said, "The issue is not who should be the next LDP president, but that LDP-led politics must end."

Japan in exchange for 15% tariffs will have to promote 550-billion-dollar investment in US

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15859

Japan will face 15% tariffs on its exports to the U.S., increase imports of U.S.-produced rice, and provide up to 550 billion dollars in support for Japanese companies investing in the U.S. JCP EC Chair Tamura criticized the agreement reached in the Japan-U.S. trade deals, stating, "This is not what PM Ishiba describes as a 'win-win' situation."

JCP Kira receives most support from women and non-affiliated voters in Tokyo https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15860

Kira Yoshiko of the Japanese Communist Party, who won a seat in the Tokyo constituency where 32 candidates contested for seven seats in the July 20 House of Councilors election, received the most support from women and unaffiliated voters.

POLITICS

JCP issues statement on the outcome of the House of Councillors election

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15861

JCP Kira receives most support from women and non-affiliated voters in Tokyo https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15860

Japan in exchange for 15% tariffs will have to promote 550-billion-dollar investment in US

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15859

Ishiba gov't reaches agreement on tariff negotiations with US at sacrifice of Japan's agriculture

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15862

JCP Koike to prefectural committee heads: Now is our chance to increase Akahata readership

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15863

JCP Koike: Voters reject not only PM Ishiba but also LDP gov't policies overall

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15858

PEACE

JCP CC Chair Shii will discuss nuclear disarmament with European lawmakers at this year's antinuke world conference

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15864

US FORCES

US Ospreys make emergency landing twice within 7 days

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15865

SOCIAL ISSUE

'Next time I am born, I want to be born in a peaceful country'

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15866

JCP

Newly-elected JCP Upper House member expresses her determination to fight for social justice

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15867

Shii talks with CPV politburo member

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15868