Okinawa Prefectural Assembly unanimously declares military forced Okinawans into ‘mass suicide’

“It is crystal clear that the ‘mass suicides’ during the Battle of Okinawa could not have happened without involvement of the Japanese Army. The Education Ministry textbook screening policy amounts to denying a number of testimonies of survivors,” stated the resolution.

JCI cancels contract with education ministry for program to show pro-Yasukuni DVD in schools

“The withdrawal of the contract will deal a blow to the pro-Yasukuni advocates justifying the war of aggression. We will further increase the movement to reject any further moves by the pro-Yasukuni forces,” said JCP Chair Shii.

Ruling block forcibly extends Diet session

JCP Chair Shii criticized the ruling parties for extending the Diet session and postponing the House of Councilors election to railroad through adverse bills with the aim of serving their own interests.