Japan Communist Party

[Insider] How a “Library War” Helped Japan’s Communists Elect a New Mayor

A plan to shutter four of Kiyose City's six libraries angered citizens so much that it gave the Japanese Communist Party a…

Japan’s Political Parties Explained: Who They Are, What They Stand For

Confused about who's who in Japanese politics and what they advocate? Here's a complete guide to all the major parties.

Japanese City Says It Won’t Make Women’s Sanitary Products Free After Criticism

Tsu in Mie Prefecture says it's worried about theft and the expense - but city halls and some train stations in Japan…

Japan City Legislator Quits After Drunkenly Attacking Nurse

A Japanese Communist Party legislator in Tsushima City is out of a job after going overboard at a "mama party."