Summer Olympic Games under pandemic conditions should be cancelled in order to focus on fight against COVID-19: JCP

The Japanese Communist Party proposed that Japan give up on holding the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in order to focus on efforts to put an end to the coronavirus pandemic which shows no sign of ending anytime soon.

Citizen-backed incumbent defeats pro-base rival in Nishinoomote mayoral election

In the mayoral election in Nishinoomote City in Kagoshima Prefecture, an anti-base and citizen-backed incumbent won a close contest against his rival supported by the Liberal Democratic Party, securing his second term as Nishinoomote mayor.

JCP denounces Myanmar's military coup

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo on February 1 issued a statement on the recent developments in Myanmar.