October 16, 2026

Japan Press Weekly No. 3479

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IN THIS ISSUE

Opposition leaders' questions in both chambers are under scrutiny

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16518

Since the Japanese Communist Party does not have enough seats required to pose representative questions, the overall questioning did not amount to a direct confrontation with the Takaichi government.

Agriculture Minister Yana used budget allocations as means to press municipal heads to support him in election

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16519

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Yana Kazuo retracted his remarks suggesting that he had "significantly cut" road budgets for local municipalities whose mayors had not supported him in the February general election.

JCP holds hearing with gov't regarding US marine's arrest for robbery-murder https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16520

JCP Dietmembers held a hearing with government officials regarding the latest incident in Okinawa in which a U.S. marine stationed at the U.S.

Marine Corps Futenma Air Station (Ginowan City) was arrested on suspicion of robbery and murder.

POLITICS

Agriculture Minister Yana used budget allocations as means to press municipal heads to support him in election

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16519

Rally held to oppose proposed bill cutting the number of Lower House seats

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16521

JCP holds hearing with gov't regarding US marine's arrest for robbery-murder https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16520

Opposition leaders' questions in both chambers are under scrutiny

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16518

LABOR

Unionized part-timers at yakiniku restaurant win victory in their fight against unfair dismissals

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16522

PEACE

On 70th founding anniversary, Hidankyo renews its resolve to ensure no more A-bomb victims

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16523

SOCIAL ISSUE

Commerce and industry group calls for protection of foreign businesses and workers

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16524

JCP

JCP EC Chair Tamura attends Spain's National Day reception

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16525

JCP CC Chair Shii on X congratulates Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay

https://www.japan-press.co.jp/modules/news/index.php?id=16526

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