JCP Kira demands law reform to eradicate power harassment and sexual harassment in entertainment industry

Japanese Communist Party member of the House of Councilors Kira Yoshiko demanded that the Diet take steps to eradicate power and sexual harassment in the film and theater industries where sexual-harassment accusations have been made one after another.

Minimum hourly wage hike vital to reduce adverse impact of price surge

Amid the worldwide price hike, more and more major countries have decided to increase their minimum wages. In contrast, Japan has been very slow in increasing the minimum wage.

Shii issues comment on 50th anniversary of Okinawa’s reversion to Japan

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Okinawa’s reversion to Japan from U.S. rule on May 15, JCP Chair Shii Kazuo issued a comment showing that the JCP will stand firm in opposing the Kishida government refusal to consider Okinawans’ demand for an Okinawa without military bases.