JCP doubles its seats in scandal-rocked Toyama City Assembly

The Japanese Communist Party doubled its seats to four in the Toyama City Assembly as a result of the recent by-election and gained the right to introduce bills. It is the first time since 1979 that the JCP secured four seats in the assembly.

Antinuke citizens meet to oppose Japan-India nuclear deal

Antinuke activists and concerned citizens held a meeting in the Diet building to oppose a Japan-India nuclear energy accord following media reports that the two governments may soon sign the agreement.

Citizens & opposition parties protest forced passage of TPP-related bills

Amid a storm of public protest, the ruling coalition railroaded the Trans-Pacific Partnership ratification bill through the Lower House Special Committee on the TPP.