The Kanagawa Prefectural Committee of the Communist Party announced on the 8th that it had received threatening messages predicting the murder of party-affiliated Kawasaki City Council member Masami Goto and party prefectural vice-chair Yuka Asaka.
According to the prefectural committee, on the 5th, messages were sent via the committee’s website inquiry form and Goto’s email address, naming both individuals and stating, “I will kidnap and stab them to death with a knife by August 20” and “I will bomb the Kanagawa Prefectural Committee of the Japanese Communist Party and (Goto’s) office.” The messages also reportedly included demands for money. As of the 7th, no harm has been confirmed.
Kanagawa Prefectural Committee of the Communist Party
The Kanagawa Prefectural Committee of the Communist Party is a regional branch of the Japanese Communist Party (JCP), which was founded in 1922 and is one of Japan’s oldest political parties. This committee focuses on local activism, labor rights, and socialist policies within Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo. While the JCP has never held national power, it maintains influence in some local governments and promotes pacifism, social welfare, and opposition to U.S. military bases in Japan.
Kawasaki City Council
The Kawasaki City Council is the legislative body of Kawasaki City, Japan, responsible for local governance and policy-making. Established in 1924 when Kawasaki became a city, it plays a key role in urban development, public services, and cultural initiatives for its residents. The council reflects Japan’s decentralized government structure, addressing the needs of one of Kanagawa Prefecture’s major industrial and residential hubs.
Kanagawa Prefectural Committee of the Japanese Communist Party
The Kanagawa Prefectural Committee of the Japanese Communist Party (JCP) is a regional branch of the JCP, a left-wing political party founded in 1922. Based in Kanagawa Prefecture, the committee promotes socialist policies, workers’ rights, and peace advocacy, reflecting the JCP’s long-standing opposition to militarism and support for democratic governance. It engages in local activism, elections, and grassroots organizing while maintaining the party’s broader ideological stance.
