Shii calls for JCP victory in general election to end Abe’s runaway policies

Following the dissolution of the House of Representatives, JCP Chair Shii expressed his determination to achieve a major advance in the upcoming general election to put an end to PM Abe’s runaway policies.

NPO criticizes Japan’s liquor regulations as lax

An NPO working to support alcoholics criticizes Japan’s regulations on liquor trade as overly lax compared to other developed economies.

Abenomics has increased poverty and inequality in Japan: Gov’t data

In the two years since PM Abe introduced his economic policy, Abenomics, the number of the working poor has increased and workers’ real wages have declined.