New Green Party formed in Japan
Group seeks to reflect anti-nuclear, environmental, pro-democracy movements By Mike Feinstein, member, GPUS International Committee In the aftermath of the nuclear meltdown catastrophe at Fukushima, a new Green Party has arisen in Japan. Hoping to harness record public opposition to nuclear power, over 400 concerned Japanese citizens, and anti-nuclear and environmental groups gathered in Tokyo on July 28th to launch Midori no Tou (Greens Japan). The new party plans to field candidates in the Upper House (House of Councilors) election…