Japan Press Weekly

  Peace is possible only when Japan is freed from the yoke of Security Treaty with US

Contradictions that emerged during the 50 years of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty cannot be erased by such an easy-going slogan as “once again redefining” the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty on its 50th anniversary. The only way to achieve true peace is for Japan to abrogate the military alliance with the United States.

Shii meets with Toyota’s top executives at JCP headquarters

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo met with Toyota Motor Corporation executives and said, “Toyota is Japan’s leading manufacturer. It must bear a heavy social responsibility in spearheading the massive layoffs being implemented by large corporations”

We will make history by winning in upcoming House of Representatives general election

We have entered an historic year in which we will engage in a general election, a political battle that will provide a good opportunity for the JCP to emerge victorious if we use all our abilities and energies of the party and the JCP supporters’ associations.

Shii stresses two basic stances the JCP maintained in Diet session

 Peace is possible only when Japan is freed from the yoke of Security Treaty with US

Shii meets with Toyota’s top executives at JCP headquarters

Isuzu revokes dismissal plan of contingent workers during their contract term

Trade unions together fight against dismissals of temporary workers

Temporary workers at Sharp plant form union to fight against dismissals

Zenroren and other civic organizations provide relief to laid-off temporary workers in tent village

Workers standing up for rights

Government plans to send MSDF ships to waters near Somalia on ‘anti-piracy’ mission

We will make history by winning in upcoming House of Representatives general election

Shii meets with CPC friendship delegation

 Tricks to make military budget look smaller

 Government should respond to residents’ fear of stray bullets from nearby U.S. military shooting range

Government seeks court order against Okinawa citizens opposing construction of U.S. helipad