JCP Kokuta: Japan should stop exploiting labor in developing countries at ship scrapyards

The Japanese Communist Party urged the government to prevent the exploitation of labor and environmental concerns from occurring through the scrapping of Japan-flagged ships in developing countries.

Japan's office to be opened at NATO HQ could bolster military cooperation

The ruling parties used their majority to enact a bill to launch a Japanese representative office to NATO in Brussels, but the JCP warned that the opening of a Japanese NATO office could enhance the risk of becoming involved in military operation.

Koike: Sagawa falls far short of providing answers regarding ‘Moritomo’ scandal

Sagawa Nobuhisa, a key figure in the scandal in regard to PM Abe’s alleged act of favoritism, testified in the Diet under oath. JCP Koike asked the witness questions about the falsification of official documents concerning the scandal.