All JCP candidates win in assembly election in nuclear disaster-hit city

In the Fukushima’s Iwaki City Assembly election, the Japanese Communist Party succeeded in maintaining its 4 seats while the fixed number of assembly seats was decreased by 3 from 40.

Futenma base is not so dangerous: US consul remarks

A U.S. consul general’s remark that the U.S. Futenma base is not dangerous has provoked anger among Okinawans.

Power supply sufficient without NPPs: JCP demanding KEPCO break with nuclear power

Representatives of the Japanese Communist Party requested Kansai Electric Power Company (KEPCO) to stop its operations of the Oi nuclear power plant, arguing that the power supply is sufficient without operating the plant.