38th Akahata Festival Main Events

Following are some of the events that will take place during the 38th Akahata Festival of the Japanese Communist Party from November 2-4 (Sat.-Mon.) at Yumenoshima Park, Koto Ward, Tokyo.

Major events on the main stage:

Nov 2 (Sat)

13:50-14:50
Questions and Answers about the Japanese Communist Party
JCP Secretariat Head Ichida Tadayoshi will answer any question

Nov 3 (Sun)

10:30-11:30
Panel discussion "Failure of Koizumi Cabinet's economic policy and ways to rehabilitate Japan's economy"
Panelists: Teruoka Itsuko, professor emeritus at Saitama University; Yanbe Yukio, professor at Kobe University Graduate School; Sasaki Kensho, JCP member of House of Representatives
14:00-15:00
Speech by JCP Executive Committee Chair Shii Kazuo

Nov 4 (Mon)

11:00-12:00
Discussion about new currents in local politics
Eight JCP local assembly members will report on their activities to reflect people's opinions on local government

13:40-14:40
Panel discussion titled "Should Japan take part in the U.S. reckless action?"
Panelists: Komori Yoichi, professor at the University of Tokyo; Shimoju Akiko, essayist; Fudesaka Hideyo, JCP Policy Commission chair and House of Councilors member

Special program

Nov 4 (Mon)
13:30-15:30 at Yumenoshima Gymnasium in the Festival site
JCP Central Committee Chair Fuwa Tetsuzo's lecture titled "View the world with eyes of science"
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