Key Facts
• On July 12, 2025, Tomoko Tamura visited Morioka, Iwate Prefecture.
• Delivered a speech at JR Morioka Station advocating for tax reduction policies.
• Criticized government rice policies, urging guaranteed purchase prices for farmers.
• Proposed reducing the consumption tax to 5% as a step toward abolition.
• Highlighted the importance of dialogue-based diplomacy to prevent conflicts escalating into wars.
Summary
Tomoko Tamura, leader of the Japanese Communist Party, addressed a crowd in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, on July 12, 2025, emphasizing policies to protect citizens’ livelihoods. She criticized the government’s rice policies, advocating for guaranteed purchase prices and income support for farmers. Tamura also called for reducing the consumption tax to 5% as a step toward its eventual abolition, citing its burden on citizens. Additionally, she stressed the importance of dialogue-based diplomacy to maintain peace and prevent conflicts from escalating into wars. Her speech aligns with the party’s broader platform ahead of the 2025 House of Councillors election.
