Emperor Hirohito repeatedly justified himself regarding war

NHK has recently published notes of wartime Emperor Hirohito's remarks that had been kept by Tajima Michiji, the first postwar Grand Steward of the Imperial Household Agency.

Joint opposition candidate wins in Saitama gubernatorial election

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo on the following day said, "This victory has given further momentum to the citizens-opposition parties coalition while giving the LDP-Komei government a significant blow."

Shii: Japan’s remorse for its colonial rule essential to ease tensions with South Korea

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo at a press conference commented on the growing tensions between Japan and South Korea in response to questions from reporters.