Fees for renewing residency status of foreigners may rise from current 6,000 yen to maximum of 100,000 yen

JCP lawmaker Nihi Sohei opposed a bill to revise the Immigration Control Act that would significantly increase the fees for foreign nationals to renew or change their residency status.

JCP Yamazoe: Teaching about issues pertaining to US military bases in Japan does not violate Basic Act on Education

JCP Policy Commission Chair Yamazoe Taku stated that providing high school students with opportunities to hear opinions critical of the government or to visit controversial sites does not violate the Basic Act on Education.

JCP CC Chair Shii issues statement on disappointing outcome of 11th NPT Review Conference

JCP Central Committee Chair Shii Kazuo issued a statement on the 11th NPT Review Conference where a consensus on the adoption of a “final document” failed to be achieved.