August 7, 2026

Japan Press Weekly No. 3470

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

IN THIS ISSUE

JCP lawmakers visit evacuation centers to listen to the needs of earthquake victims https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16410

In response to the major earthquake that struck Kumamoto on July 28, JCP Dietmembers, local assemblypersons, and local staff have been visiting evacuation centers to learn about and address the needs of those affected by the disaster.

2026 antinuke World Conference begins with international meeting in Hiroshima

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16411

A 2-day international meeting, the opening event of the 2026 World Conference against A & H Bombs, took place in Hiroshima City. The meeting functioned as a forum for sharing efforts made by people in nuclear-possessing and nuclear-dependent countries.

Following newspaper scoop, JCP Shiokawa to Defense Ministry: Stop collecting citizens' personal data

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16412

In response to an investigative scoop by the Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun revealing that the Ground SDF Central Information Unit at Camp Asaka had been collecting citizens' private information, the JCP protested to the Defense Ministry, calling the action "citizen surveillance."

SOCIAL ISSUE

Education Ministry's nationwide survey stifles peace education

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16413

JCP Secretariat Head Koike: Saving lives is top priority after Kumamoto quake

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16414

Following newspaper scoop, JCP Shiokawa to Defense Ministry: Stop collecting citizens' personal data

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16412

Number of municipalities where home-visit care services are collapsing rises

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16415

JCP lawmakers visit evacuation centers to listen to the needs of earthquake victims https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16410

Academic disciplines based on discrimination and prejudice are fraudulent

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16416

PEACE

2026 antinuke World Conference begins with international meeting in Hiroshima

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16411

SDF

GSDF planning to conduct V-22 low-altitude flight training over densely populated areas

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16417

US FORCES

US Ospreys return from missions in Middle East to Okinawa

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16418

JCP

'Mutual aid system' for Akahata delivery persons

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16419