Candidate backed by opposition parties beats LDP-supported incumbent in Yamagata gubernatorial election

Candidate Yoshimura Mieko’s victory is a clear verdict against the pro-LDP prefectural government that has disregarded the well-being of residents by following the dictates of the national government, and also has a positive meaning with its harsh criticism of the LDP-Komei misgovernment.

How is President Obama going to change the direction of U.S. policies?

If the Obama administration is earnest in promoting genuine international cooperation, it would be inevitable for Japan-U.S. relations to move away from its relationship based on dependence and control, and terminate the U.S. military relocation plans and the sending of Self-Defense Forces abroad.

Political parties that do not know how shameful it is to share tax money

The system of using tax money to give subsidies to political parties in disregard of each citizen’s choice of party to support is a grave violation of the freedoms of thought and belief. This undemocratic system must be abolished in the light of the constitutional rights of citizens.