Shii talks with Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo on September 27 had talks with Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Wardana in Jakarta, exchanging views about the way to create lasting peace in Northeast Asia based on ASEAN’s experiences in building peace without using military force.

Japan Restoration Party candidate defeated in Sakai mayoral election

Voters of Sakai City chose in their September 29 mayoral election an incumbent, who challenged Japan Restoration Party (JRP)’s vision to split the second largest city in Osaka to become their mayor again, rebuffing the ambition of JRP-leading Osaka City Mayor Hashimoto Toru.

PM Abe’s provocative remarks lead to worsening relations with neighbors: JCP Ichida

PM Abe said on September 26 at a meeting hosted by a U.S. conservative think tank, “So call me, if you want, a right-wing militarist,” with China’s criticism of him in mind.