Make diplomatic efforts as central position to prevent North Korea’s nuclear weapons development

We cannot but question the posturing of Prime Minister Aso Taro, who representing Japan in the early stages of this affair, spoke of the possibility that Japan would intercept North Korea’s missile, a provocative announcement against North Korea.

Cancel ‘transfer to Guam’ pact deceiving people

The Guam relocation agreement is without parallel in that Japan is to pay the costs for a foreign country to construct its military bases on its own territory. What is more, it is also linked to the construction of a new U.S. military base in Okinawa. Contrary to the promise to reduce Okinawa’s burden of U.S. bases, the present plan will force Okinawans to endure even more hardships.

Shii criticizes government’s economic stimulus measures with no policy change

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo stated, “If the government economic policy is fundamentally changed to one that prevents major corporations from destroying the job market, stops budget cuts in welfare services, and clearly takes the position of protecting people’s livelihoods, it will be beneficial for people’s living standards and the economy in general.”