Hibakusha criticize gov’t delegate at Conference on Humanitarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons

Hibakusha have criticized the Japanese ambassador for disarmament who said that the notion that a nuclear blast would bring about disastrous consequences beyond international society’s ability to cope with is “pessimistic”.

Japan should step up efforts against climate change

As Japan showed a lack of enthusiasm in facing up to the need to address issues related to climate change, its isolation has become clear in the 20th session of the COP.

JCP Standing Executive Committee issues statement on general election results

The Japanese Communist Party Standing Executive Committee issued a statement on the party’s advance in the House of Representatives election, expressing its sincere thanks to voters for their support.