80% of political parties disbanded after receiving public subsidies since 1995

The public funding system for political parties was introduced in 1995. In the two decades, 35 political parties received the subsidies. Of them, 27 parties disbanded after changing their alliances with other parties over and over again.

JCP efforts move gov’t take measures against ‘black part-time jobs’

Following a request made by a Japanese Communist Party lawmaker, the education ministry has recently taken steps to prevent illegal labor practices that exploit students working part-time jobs.

Official election campaign commences

The election campaign for the House of Representatives officially started on December 2. The election slated for on December 14 will be a good chance to create a new government which better reflects public interest.