Japanese Communist Party ｜日本共産党

Japanese Communist Party

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Japan’s subservient and dangerous diplomatic stance centered on the ‘inviolable Japan-US alliance’ revealed yet again(February 8, 2025)
JCP issues statement condemning Trump’s proposal regarding Palestine’s Gaza Strip(February 6, 2025)
JCP issues statement on Trump’s inauguration as U.S. president(January 21, 2025)

How the Japanese Communist Party Developed its Theory of Scientific Socialism---Tetsuzo FUWA

Contents

I. JCP Reexamines Marx's Theory on Revolution in Early 1970's
II. How to Read Marx's Works
III. Critical Turning Point in Writing of Capital Manuscripts—Theory of Economic Crisis and Revolution
IV. Elaborating the Theory of "Inevitable Breakup" of Capitalism (1866-67)
V. Look into the Process of Introducing the "Transition Period" Theory
VI. Core of Future Society Theory in Capital
Supplemental Explanation: Critical Review of Engels' Theory on the "Fundamental Contradiction"

Party

JCP statement on the results of the general election(October 28, 2024)
Talking About the 100-Year History and Program of the Japanese Communist Party(September 17, 2022)
Statement on the General Election Result(November 1, 2021)
Commemorative speech for the 98th Anniversary of the founding of the JCP(July 15, 2020)
The JCP 28th Congress Closing Speech(January 18, 2020)
The JCP 28th Congress The First Resolution (Political Mission)(January 18, 2020)
Program of the Japanese Communist Party(January 18, 2020)
The JCP 28th Congress The Central Committee Report of the Amendments to the JCP Program(January 14, 2020)
The JCP 28th Congress Opening Speech(January 14, 2020)
The closing remarks on discussion of the proposal for the partial revision of the JCP Program(November 5, 2019)
The draft text of the amendments to the JCP Program(November 5, 2019)
The report on the proposal for the partial revision of the JCP Program(November 4, 2019)
Statement on the Upper House election result(July 22, 2019)
“The Communist Manifesto and the development of the Japanese Communist Party”(October 11, 2018)
JCP Program becomes more interesting – demonstrating its vitality during times of upheaval(July 11, 2018)
Statement on the General Election Results(October 23, 2017)
Commemorative speech on the 95th anniversary of the founding of the JCP(July 19, 2017)
Shii in draft resolution report calls for utilizing wisdom and power for success in opposition parties’ cooperation(February 7, 2017)
JCP 27th Congress resolution raises banner of opposition coalition gov’t(January 19, 2017)
The Resolution of the Japanese Communist Party 27th Congress(January 18, 2017)
ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL OF THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE(January 18, 2017)
Shii calls for taking giant step to form coalition government of opposition parties(January 5, 2017)
On the Upper House Elections(July 11, 2016)
JCP gives answer to anti-JCP questions(June 11, 2016)
JCP announces election platform focusing on abolition of unconstitutional war laws(June 10, 2016)
JCP elects new leadership(April 12, 2016)
JCP 5th CC plenum resolves to work for success of opposition parties’ cooperation and major advance in elections(April 12, 2016)
How the Japanese Communist Party Developed its Theory of Scientific Socialism(April 7, 2016)
Shii calls on all candidates and chairs of JCP prefectural committees to fight to win in Upper House race(February 23, 2016)
Shii in New Year address: Let’s work to lead public movement to demand political change(January 5, 2016)
After an absence of 69 years, JCP decides to attend Diet opening ceremony(December 25, 2015)
Unlike LDP, JCP finance supported at grassroots level(November 28, 2015)
JCP doubles its seats to 8 in Miyagi pref. assembly election(October 27, 2015)
Shii answers foreign reporters’ questions about JCP proposal to form ‘national coalition gov’t to repeal war legislation’(October 17, 2015)
Shii answers questions from the press regarding a national coalition gov’t(September 21, 2015)
JCP gains 62 more seats in 2nd half of local elections(April 28, 2015)
As a result of first half of local elections, JCP establishes its presence in all prefectural assemblies(April 14, 2015)
JCP issues statement on its major gains in 1st half of local elections(April 14, 2015)
Shii meets with five Arab ambassadors(March 13, 2015)
JCP issues 5-point proposal for Japan’s basic stance to promote friendship in Asia(January 21, 2015)
JCP 3rd CC Plenum sets target of obtaining 8.5 million votes in next national election(January 21, 2015)
Shii in New Year address: Let’s put end to Abe’s runaway policies(January 6, 2015)

Domestic

Japan’s subservient and dangerous diplomatic stance centered on the ‘inviolable Japan-US alliance’ revealed yet again(February 8, 2025)
Stop Releasing Contaminated Water into the Sea(August 22, 2023)
JCP Chair on Japan-U.S. Joint Statement: JCP opposes the push for aggressive military alliance(January 14, 2023)
JCP opposes strengthening the military alliance posing risks and burdens on the Japanese people(April 17, 2021)
On the severely deteriorated relations between Japan and South Korea(August 26, 2019)
Shii demands Abe urge Trump to hold dialogue with N. Korea(November 2, 2017)
Statement on the General Election Results–Standing Executive Committee, Japanese Communist Party(October 23, 2017)
Shii calls on new DP leader to hold talks on ways to advance opposition-citizens alliance(September 2, 2017)
JCP seats increased from 6 to 7 in Okinawa’s Naha City Assembly election(July 11, 2017)
Shii: JCP victory in Tokyo Metro Assembly election has great significance in Japan’s politics(July 4, 2017)
JCP advances in Tokyo assembly election and LDP suffers crushing defeat(July 4, 2017)
Pro-governor political parties gain majority in Okinawa prefectural assembly election(June 7, 2016)
Shii: JCP will work to field joint opposition candidate in Tokyo gubernatorial race(June 6, 2016)
Shii: Opposition parties’ joint proposal of no-confidence motion will lead to further cooperation(June 1, 2016)
Shii criticizes both Japanese and US leaders for skirting around SOFA(May 27, 2016)
Koike: joint opposition candidate’s fight in Hokkaido by-election raises hopes for victory in future elections(April 26, 2016)
JCP Yamashita: Take JCP off list of subversive groups(March 23, 2016)
Shii releases statement on 5th anniversary of Fukushima nuclear disaster(March 11, 2016)
Electoral cooperation to repeal war legislation agreed upon among opposition parties(February 20, 2016)
Expansion of SDF duties with PKO will raise risk of ‘killing’ and being ‘killed’(February 5, 2016)
JCP Vice Chair Hiroi criticizes top court ruling disapproving dual-surname system(December 17, 2015)
Japanese government must not sign TPP deal: Shii(October 6, 2015)
We Call For Establishing a “National Coalition Government to Repeal the War (Security) Legislation”(September 19, 2015)
On the 70th Anniversary of the End of World War II –Prime Minister Statement and JCP Stance(August 14, 2015)
Fuwa on BS TV criticizes Abe for disregarding post-war Japan’s principle of popular sovereignty(July 9, 2015)
Shii speaks to foreign journalists about dangerous nature of war bills(June 24, 2015)
Shii upsets PM Abe by asking questions about Japan’s use of collective self-defense right in possible US wars of aggression(June 2, 2015)
Deliberation starts on JCP-proposed bills banning corporate donations and terminating gov’t funding for political parties(May 28, 2015)
PM Abe: I’ve not read 1945 Potsdam Declaration(May 21, 2015)
Osaka mayor’s plan to divide up city rejected in referendum(May 19, 2015)
Shii: Amount of overtime per worker in Japan 8 times more than in Netherlands(February 21, 2015)
Shii calls on gov’t to review its handling of recent ISIL hostage crisis(February 6, 2015)
JCP submits bill to abolish state subsidy for political parties(January 27, 2015)

International

JCP issues statement condemning Trump’s proposal regarding Palestine’s Gaza Strip(February 6, 2025)
JCP issues statement on Trump’s inauguration as U.S. president(January 21, 2025)
Disposable Time and The Theory of The Future Society -Pursuing Marx’s Footsteps(Tentative translation)(September 5, 2024)
“Q&A Communism and Freedom: Das Kapital as a Guide”(Tentative translation)(September 5, 2024)
Call for Solidarity between Asia and Europe to Create Peace(August 31, 2024)
Proposals for Peace Creation in East Asia– In Cooperation with ASEAN(April 17, 2024)
How to create peaceful East Asia without fear of war–An excerpt from Shii’s speech at the JCP Congress(March 6, 2024)
Shii calls for a national movement seeking to put end to LDP rule(December 14, 2023)
JCP welcomes the adoption of the UNGA resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza(December 13, 2023)
JCP condemns US for vetoing UNSC resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire(December 9, 2023)
JCP Chair welcomes the success of the 2nd Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons(December 2, 2023)
A Petition to the Second Meeting of the States Parties regarding the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons(November 27, 2023)
Stop genocide in Gaza – a call on governments concerned to work for a halt to military attacks and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza(November 6, 2023)
JCP welcomes the adoption of UNGA resolution calling for a humanitarian truce in Gaza(November 1, 2023)
The JCP strongly calls for self-restraint to end the vicious cycle of violence-regarding the battle between Hamas and Israel(October 10, 2023)
Stop Releasing Contaminated Water into the Sea(August 22, 2023)
JCP Chair on the joint statement by Japan, US, and South Korea: JCP opposes move to create a new military framework(August 19, 2023)
JCP Chair gives speech at 2023 World Conference against A- and H-Bombs(August 6, 2023)
JCP Chair condemns North Korea’s rocket launch and calls on Tokyo to work to establish a diplomatic channel with Pyongyang and resolve issues through dialogue(May 31, 2023)
The increasingly serious limitations and contradictions of the G7 framework -on the G7 Hiroshima Summit(May 21, 2023)
JCP Chair: It is unacceptable for G7 Summit to declare adherence to nuclear deterrence doctrine in A-bombed city of Hiroshima(May 20, 2023)
JCP proposals for positive breakthroughs in Japan-China relations(March 30, 2023)
Strongly calling for the Withdrawal of Russia’s Tactical Nuclear Weapons Deployment Plan to Belarus(March 26, 2023)
JCP Chair issues a statement on the UNGA resolution as Russia’s war of aggression marks 1st anniversary(February 24, 2023)
Responding to the UNGA resolution, Russia should stop its unlawful aggression and annexation, and immediately withdraw all of its military force The JCP calls for maximum diplomatic efforts for a peaceful political resolution(October 13, 2022)
JCP Chair calls for concerted diplomatic efforts in response to North Korea’s ballistic missile launch(October 4, 2022)
JCP Chair condemns Russia’s illegal annexation of occupied regions in Ukraine(September 30, 2022)
JCP Chair issues a statement on the outcome of the 10th NPT Review Conference(August 27, 2022)
A Petition to the First Meeting of the States Parties regarding the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons(June 22, 2022)
Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and the Japanese Communist Party’s position(June 22, 2022)
JCP Chair welcomes adoption of Ukraine humanitarian resolution at UNGA(March 25, 2022)
JCP Chair protests against DPRK’s ICBM launch(March 24, 2022)
JCP Chair congratulates ROK’s President-elect(March 12, 2022)
JCP Chair condemns Russia’s shelling of Ukrainian nuclear power plant(March 4, 2022)
JCP Chair condemns Russia’s aggression against Ukraine(February 24, 2022)
JCP Chair: Russia should withdraw its recognition of ‘independence’ of Eastern Ukrainian regions(February 22, 2022)
JCP Chair issues statement on the Ukrainian problem(February 16, 2022)
The Japanese government should acknowledge the fact of the use of forced labor of Koreans during the war – nomination of the Sado Kin’zan [Sado Island Gold and Silver mine complex] as a World Heritage Site(January 29, 2022)
Request to the 10th Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference(December 27, 2021)
Urge China to end human rights oppression and abide by the Olympic Charter(December 13, 2021)
JCP Criticizes Launch of Ballistic Missiles by North Korea(September 16, 2021)
JCP Shii’s message sent to the 2021 World Conference against A and H Bombs(August 2, 2021)
We will continue to call for the immediate cancellation of the Tokyo Olympics from the standpoint that life is more important than the Games(July 22, 2021)
JCP issued a statement on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict(May 20, 2021)
JCP strongly condemns North Korea’s ballistic missile launch(March 25, 2021)
The Japanese Communist Party demands that Myanmar Army immediately cease the military crackdown, and calls for the international community to unite against the coup d'état(March 16, 2021)
The Japanese Communist Party condemns airstrike in Syria ordered by the U.S. Biden administration.(February 26, 2021)
The Japanese Communist Party condemns Myanmar’s military coup(February 1, 2021)
Statement: The JCP welcomes The UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons(January 22, 2021)
Statement: On the Inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden(January 21, 2021)
On the results of the recent U.S. presidential election(November 12, 2020)
JCP Chair Shii comments on U.S. presidential election(November 8, 2020)
JCP Chair Shii issues statement to welcome the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons set to take effect(October 25, 2020)
The JCP protests the enactment of the “Hong Kong National Security Law” and calls for its withdrawal(June 30, 2020)
JCP protests China’s National Security Law over Hong Kong(May 28, 2020)
For Global Solidarity and Cooperation to Overcome COVID-19 Pandemic(May 21, 2020)
We condemn the unlawful use of force by the Trump administration and demand a return to a path to resolution through diplomacy(January 6, 2020)
JCP calls for immediate cessation of suppression in Hong Kong(November 14, 2019)
JCP calls for withdrawal of Abe cabinet approval of expanding export trade controls against South Korea(August 2, 2019)
Detener la represión, restaurar los derechos humanos y la democracia – Declaración de PCJ sobre la crisis de Venezuela(February 21, 2019)
Stop crackdown, restore human rights and democracy – JCP statement on the Venezuelan crisis(February 21, 2019)
JCP calls for fair resolution on the issue of wartime forced laborers – regarding the ruling by South Korea’s Supreme Court(November 1, 2018)
“The Communist Manifesto and the development of the Japanese Communist Party”(October 11, 2018)
JCP opposes the Japan-U.S. trade negotiations which disregards Japan’s economic sovereignty(September 28, 2018)
An Important Progress toward Peace and Denuclearization on Korean Peninsula–JCP welcomes the Inter-Korean Summit Meeting and its “Pyeongyang Joint Declaration of September.”(September 19, 2018)
JCP welcomes historic US-North Korea summit(June 12, 2018)
JCP calls for continued efforts to hold US-North Korea summit(May 25, 2018)
US withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal is unreasonable and arrogantly defies diplomatic resolution(May 9, 2018)
JCP welcomes the historic inter-Korean summit and the Panmunjom Declaration(April 27, 2018)
JCP calls for efforts to denuclearize Korean Peninsula and build peace structure in integrated and phased manner(April 6, 2018)
JCP welcomes move to hold US-North Korea summit talks(March 16, 2018)
Initiate direct talks between US and North Korea(March 16, 2018)
Shii’s statement on the agreement reached in high-level talks between North and South Korea(January 10, 2018)
US Trump administration should withdraw its decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital(December 6, 2017)
JCP strongly condemns North Korea’s ballistic missile launch and again calls for immediate direct talks to overcome the current crisis(November 29, 2017)
On the October Revolution:Answers to questions from newspaper Pravda(November 9, 2017)
JCP condemns North Korea’s nuclear test and again calls for direct talks to defuse current crisis(September 4, 2017)
Shii issues statement condemning N. Korea’s missile launch(August 30, 2017)
7th JCP-CPV theoretical exchange held in Tokyo(August 27, 2017)
Shii to press: Japanese gov’t must work to have N. Korea issue resolved through dialogue(August 25, 2017)
The US and North Korea should hold direct talk without preconditions in order to avert crisis(August 12, 2017)
JCP Chair Shii issues statement to welcome the nuclear weapons ban treaty(July 9, 2017)
Shii issues statement welcoming draft N-ban treaty(May 24, 2017)
Shii issues statement protesting against N. Korea’s ballistic missile launch(May 22, 2017)
Shii calls for efforts to not miss opportunity for diplomatic settlement of N. Korea issue(May 15, 2017)
Shii reports on historic UN conference to create N-ban treaty(April 8, 2017)
Statement by Kazuo Shii:United Nations Conference to Negotiate a Legally Binding Instrument to Prohibit Nuclear Weapons, Leading to their Total Elimination(March 29, 2017)
Shii explains to press JCP proposal on North Korea issue(February 20, 2017)
Shii protests North Korea’s missile launch(February 14, 2017)
Abe’s subservience to Trump stands out: Shii in statement on Japan-US Summit(February 12, 2017)
Shii: President Trump’s travel ban must be withdrawn(January 31, 2017)
JCP Chair Shii issues statement on Trump’s presidency(January 22, 2017)
This week’s JCP international activities(January 13, 2017)
No reflection on past war, no reconciliation: Shii on Abe’s visit to Pearl Harbor(December 29, 2016)
Shii comments on Japan-Russia summit meeting(December 17, 2016)
Shii mourns death of former Cuban President Castro(November 27, 2016)
How we can break the stalemate in the Japan-Russia territorial negotiations(October 18, 2016)
From JCP Executive Committee Report for 6th CC Plenum–on International Issues(September 21, 2016)
SHII’s Interview on 9th General Assembly of ICAPP in Kuala Lumpur(September 14, 2016)
Shii condemns deadly terror attack in Dhaka(July 4, 2016)
Shii comments on financial market turmoil following ‘Brexit’ vote(June 25, 2016)
Shii protests Chinese warship’s entry into CZ around Senkaku Islands(June 10, 2016)
On the announcement of President Obama’s visit to Hiroshima(May 12, 2016)
Shii on Obama visit to Hiroshima: historic step forward(May 8, 2016)
JCP Shii on South China Sea issues: Parties concerned should refrain from actions leading to increased tension(April 12, 2016)
Ogata speaks on human trafficking in Japan at ICAPP workshop(March 16, 2016)
Shii welcomes new UNSC sanctions on North Korea(March 4, 2016)
Ogata in 2016 Bikini Day event highlights need for nuclear weapons convention(March 1, 2016)
Shii condemns North Korea’s missile launch(February 8, 2016)
Shii issues statement on N. Korea’s ‘rocket’ launch plan(February 4, 2016)
Shii condemns N. Korea’s nuclear test(January 6, 2016)
Shii in lecture at Tokyo University calls for united anti-terrorism efforts by international community(November 23, 2015)
Shii condemns terror attacks in Paris(November 15, 2015)
Shii gives lecture in Seoul on JCP vision for peace in Northeast Asia(October 23, 2015)
JCP urges China to drop its demand to delete visit proposal for A-bombed cities from NPT final text(May 20, 2015)
JCP urges China to drop its demand to delete visit proposal for A-bombed cities from NPT final text(May 20, 2015)
Shii, Onaga release statements on Japan-US summit meeting(April 30, 2015)
Not too late for Japan to join AIIB: Shii(April 2, 2015)
‘Islamic State’ outrage is unpardonable: JCP Shii(February 2, 2015)
Shii condemns ‘Islamic State’ for carrying out acts of appalling cruelty(January 26, 2015)
Terror attack on French weekly is unforgivable(January 10, 2015)