Japan
U.S. should close Futenma base
February 10, 2010The Japanese people have spoken. They want Futenma closed. And the U.S. people should support them.
Read moreJapan public opinion prevented hasty settlement of Futenma
January 8, 2010The ruling Democratic Party of Japan is in disarray over the U.S. Marine Corps Futenma Air Station in Okinawa.
Read moreJapan’s voters sweep out ruling party
September 8, 2009The 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.
Read moreJapan elections: JCP as ‘constructive opposition party’ gains support
August 30, 2009At 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:
Read moreU.S. appreciates JCP letter on elimination of nuclear weapons
May 26, 2009Japanese 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...
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