Japanese Communist Party

The Japanese Communist Party (JCP) is a political organization in Japan advocating for socialist policies, pacifism, and social equality. It seeks to promote workers' rights, oppose military buildup, and push for democratic reforms through parliamentary participation. Founded in 1922, the JCP operates as a lawful political party, emphasizing peaceful change and social justice. While it holds a minority in Japan’s National Diet, it remains influential in shaping public debates on social and economic issues, maintaining a consistent stance of anti-war and pro-constitutionalism, especially opposition to Japan’s military alliances and policies.