September 26, 2025

Japan Press Weekly No. 3427

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

IN THIS ISSUE

Did Japan hold off on recognizing Palestinian statehood in response to US demand?

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15939

Japanese Communist Party lawmaker Tamura Takaaki at a House of Representatives Budget Committee meeting criticized the government decision to hold off on recognizing a Palestinian state.

Koike: LDP leadership race candidates more enthusiastic about forming a 'reactionary bloc' than tackling rising prices https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15940

JCP Secretariat Head Koike said that candidates in the LDP leadership race have no intent to solve the serious problems Japan is now facing. Rather, he added, they are more enthusiastic about forming a "reactionary bloc" with rightwing, xenophobic political parties.

Political bribes from Moonies - only in Korea?

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15941

The Unification Church (aka Moonies) also cultivated close ties primarily with LDP politicians in Japan. It provided support for election campaigns of many LDP candidates. Some were even invited to speak at Moonies-related events.

CONTENTS

POLITICS

Koike: LDP leadership race candidates more enthusiastic about forming a 'reactionary bloc' than tackling rising prices https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15940

Political bribes from Moonies - only in Korea?

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15941

JCP EC chair and CDPJ president agree on cooperation for countering far-right trend

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15942

Did Japan hold off on recognizing Palestinian statehood in response to US demand?

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15939

US FORCES

Residents bring complaints against FCLP exercises at US Iwakuni base

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15943

LABOR

Denki-Joho Union resolves to utilize international labor standards to fight against corporate downsizing

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15944

SOCIAL ISSUE

JCP Koike at social gathering with artists pledges to work hard to increase gov't spending on arts and culture

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15945

PEACE

Japan Gensuikyo celebrates its 70th anniversary

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15946

JCP

JCP CC Chair sends solidarity message to Peace & Justice Project Annual Conference

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15947

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