October 3, 2025

Japan Press Weekly No. 3428

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IN THIS ISSUE

Ex-accountant testifies that kickbacks resumed at request of ex-Education Minister Shimomura

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15948

In the criminal trial of former LDP Dietmembers charged with violating the Political Funds Control Act by falsifying their political funds reports, the former chief accountant of the party's former Abe faction has revealed a key piece of information.

Japanese Constitution bans Japan from possessing N-subs

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15949

An expert panel of the Defense Ministry recommended that Japan acquire submarines equipped with long-range missiles, seemingly with the intention of introducing nuclear-powered submarines.

Gov't and Osaka should take responsibility for helping subcontractors affected by non-payment of Expo construction fees https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15950

The issue of massive unpaid construction fees owed to small- and medium-sized subcontractors who undertook the construction of overseas pavilions for the "Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai" remains unresolved.

POLITICS

PM Ishiba and all 5 LDP presidential candidates turn their backs on recognition of a Palestinian state

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15951

Over 42K signatures calling on politicians to address racism and xenophobia submitted

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15952

Japanese Constitution bans Japan from possessing N-subs

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15949

Ex-accountant testifies that kickbacks resumed at request of ex-Education Minister Shimomura

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15948

US FORCES

Municipalities near US Iwakuni base demand end to any further FCLP exercises

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15953

SOCAL ISSUE

Gov't and Osaka should take responsibility for helping subcontractors affected by non-payment of Expo construction fees https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15950

Women in workshop discuss efforts to tackle unconscious bias

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15954

JCP

JCP EC Chair Tamura speaks at commemoration of party's 103rd anniversary

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15955

JCP supporters: That's why I take part in lecture meeting commemorating JCP 103rd founding anniversary

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15956

Shii, Tamura attend reception celebrating China's National Day

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15957

Koike participates in Japan-S. Korea exchange festival

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=15958

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