Free fall in cabinet approval rating reflects public distrust of Abe administration: JCP Koike

In every opinion survey, the Abe Cabinet’s approval rate took a nosedive, showing the lowest-ever level. JCP Secretariat Head Koike said that this indicates public distrust of PM Abe due to his high-handed style of politics.

Shii: Diet discussions on ‘Moritomo’ and ‘Kake’ scandals without Abe is out of the question

JCP Chair Shii criticized the LDP’s proposal to hold Diet meetings without PM Abe to investigate the “Moritomo” and “Kake” scandals during the current recess, saying, “It’s simply out of the question.”

JCP Chair Shii issues statement to welcome the nuclear weapons ban treaty

JCP Chair Shii, after the UN adopted the nuclear weapons ban treaty, released a statement at the UN headquarters in NYC. The English translation of the statement was distributed to government representatives and civil society organizations.