Hiroshima A-bomb survivor --- 96-year-old antinuke activist dies

Hiroshima atomic-bomb survivor and leading antinuke activist Tsuboi Sunao, a representative of the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers' Organizations (Nihon Hidankyo), passed away at the age of 96.

Farmers protest against LDP Aso’s ‘Global warming makes Hokkaido rice tastier’ gaffe

The Japan Family Farmers Movement (Nouminren) protested against Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Aso Taro’s remark which was an affront not only to rice farmers in Hokkaido, but also to international efforts to combat climate change.

Opposition parties’ collaboration exerts some influence in general election: Shii

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo at a press conference at the JCP head office in Tokyo commented on the results of the October 31 House of Representatives general election.