February 6, 2026

Japan Press Weekly No. 3445

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IN THIS ISSUE

PM Takaichi suspected of accepting total of Y100K in fundraiser ticket purchases from Unification Church-linked group and its associates

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16125

JCP Secretariat Head Koike cited a weekly magazine report alleging that a Unification Church-affiliated group had purchased party tickets for Prime Minister Takaichi, and said, "Takaichi and the LDP have an accountability obligation regarding this matter."

Takaichi Cabinet allocates Y99.4 billion for war injury measures in FY2026 budget proposal

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16126

Akahata has learned that the 2026 fiscal year budget proposal compiled by the  Takaichi Cabinet includes over 99.4 billion yen in making preparations for emergency medical care for Self-Defense Forces personnel wounded in action.

PM Takaichi skips live party leaders' debate on NHK at last minute

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16127

Prime Minister Takaichi cancelled at the last minute her appearance on a debate program broadcast live on NHK, possibly to evade questions over her ties with the Unification Church.

CONTENTS

POLITICS

Takaichi eager to criminalize Japan flag desecration

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16128

12-day official campaign for general election begins

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16129

PM Takaichi suspected of accepting total of Y100K in fundraiser ticket purchases from Unification Church-linked group and its associates

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16125

Takaichi Cabinet allocates Y99.4 billion for war injury measures in FY2026 budget proposal

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16126

PM Takaichi skips live party leaders' debate on NHK at last minute

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16127

ECONOMY

Redistribution of wealth via wage hikes way for Japan's economic growth https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16130

LABOR

Unions rally to achieve substantial wage hike for all workers in 2026 spring wage struggle

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16131

PEACE

282 municipalities call for Japan's adherence to 3 nonnuclear principles

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16132

SOCOAL ISSUE

Retrial should be granted to unconstitutional criminal trial on Hansen's disease patient

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16133

National university tuition fees should be kept low to ensure equal educational opportunities for all

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16134

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