JCP holds 4th Central Committee Plenum

In order to carry out the JCP policy of squarely challenging the reactionary moves of the Abe LDP-Komei parties’ government, the Executive Committee report gave an analysis of the dangers and contradictions posed by the pro-Yasukuni force-led Abe government and Komei Party’s role to promote maladministration.

Young workers in rally call for decent jobs

“Now I am sure that our struggles will make a difference. This rally has encouraged me a lot,” said a 20-year-old participant from Hiroshima, who was dismissed after complaining to his company that his wage, 650 yen per hour, is lower than the minimum wage.

Defense Ministry uses MSDF to forcibly carry out survey for new U.S. base construction

In defiance of local residents’ protests, the government forcibly began conducting an on-site survey using a MSDF minesweeper tender for laying the groundwork for constructing a new U.S. base in Okinawa.