2011 World Conference for a total ban on nuclear weapons

The 2011 World Conference against A & H Bombs begins on August 3 in Hiroshima. Yasui Masakazu, secretary general of the Japan Council against A & H Bombs (Japan Gensuikyo), speaks on the features of this year’s conference.

Shifting of plants abroad due to power shortages has no grounds

Japanese business leaders are threatening to move their companies’ production bases to other Asian countries unless power shortages are resolved. However, Asian nations are facing even more severe electricity shortages.

Shii speaks to commemorate 89th JCP founding anniv.

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo speaks on the JCP founding spirit - work to reduce people’s hardships - displayed in the 3.11 disaster relief activities.