JCP Kasai talks with college students about abolition of nuclear weapons

JCP member of the House of Representatives Kasai Akira met with four young activists engaged in a project to interview Dietmembers in order to make known to the public each Dietmember’s stance on the question of nuclear weapons.

Zenroren demands income compensation for parents affected by COVID-19 school closures

The National Confederation of Trade Unions (Zenroren) is also demanding that the government expand the nursing-care program so that parents can take up to 14 days off to care for up to 15-year-old children who become infected with COVID-19.

All 4 LDP presidential candidates have no intent to shift away from Abe/Suga policies

The Liberal Democratic Party presidential race started with Noda Seiko (LDP Executive Acting Secretary-General) announcing her candidacy along with three other candidates: Kono Taro (State Minister for Regulatory Reform), Kishida Fumio (former LDP policy chief), and Takaichi Sanae (former Internal Affairs Minister).