Japan

U.S. should close Futenma base

February 10, 2010 By PW Editorial Board

The Japanese people have spoken. They want Futenma closed. And the U.S. people should support them.

Japan public opinion prevented hasty settlement of Futenma

January 8, 2010

The ruling Democratic Party of Japan is in disarray over the U.S. Marine Corps Futenma Air Station in Okinawa.

Japan’s voters sweep out ruling party

September 8, 2009 By Teresa Albano

The Japanese Communist Party maintained its nine seats in the Diet after the historic elections Aug. 30 that swept the Liberal Democratic Party from power. For a half a century the LDP has ruled Japan.

Japan elections: JCP as ‘constructive opposition party’ gains support

August 30, 2009 By Japan Press Weekly

At a news conference on August 24 in Nagano City, Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo made the following comments at the present stage of the election campaign:

U.S. appreciates JCP letter on elimination of nuclear weapons

May 26, 2009

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo on May 19 made public a letter he received from the U.S. government in response to his April 28 letter calling on U.S. President Obama to take the initiative for...