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Reprint Decided in 6 Days! "The Darkness of the Japanese Communist Party" Exposed by a Former Member Becomes a Hot Topic

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Published May 2, 2026 12:34 AM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:03 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Asuka Shinsha Co., Ltd.
announced that "The Japanese Communist Party: A Devil's Casebook ~ Accusations from a Former Communist Party Member," released on April 24, has already gone into reprint just six days after its launch, becoming a hot topic.
This exposé nonfiction, written by Itaru Matsuzaki, a former Secretary-General of the Japanese Communist Party Itabashi Ward Assembly Group, reveals the hidden truths behind various incidents involving the Communist Party, including the Henoko "protest boat" capsizing incident, tax money laundering, and the realities of disaster relief.

Asuka Shinsha Co., Ltd. announced that "The Japanese Communist Party: A Devil's Casebook ~ Accusations from a Former Communist Party Member," released on April 24, has already gone into reprint just six days after its launch, becoming a hot topic. This exposé nonfiction, written by Itaru Matsuzaki, a former Secretary-General of the Japanese Communist Party Itabashi Ward Assembly Group, reveals the hidden truths behind various incidents involving the Communist Party, including the Henoko "protest boat" capsizing incident, tax money laundering, and the realities of disaster relief.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000429.000052297.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: May 2, 2026

Asuka Shinsha Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Naohisa Doi) announced that "The Japanese Communist Party: A Devil's Casebook ~ Accusations from a Former Communist Party Member," released on April 24, has become a hot topic, with a reprint already decided just six days after its launch. This exposé nonfiction is the first written by Itaru Matsuzaki, who served as the Secretary-General of the former Japanese Communist Party Itabashi Ward Assembly Group. It is a resolute book that reveals the truth behind numerous incidents involving the Communist Party, including the Henoko "protest boat" capsizing incident. It also candidly describes significant political issues that cannot be overlooked, such as tax money laundering and the realities of disaster relief, based on his own experiences.

A Resolute Book

[Table of Contents] Chapter 1: The 17-Year-Old Life Taken by the "Protest Boat" Chapter 2: Behind the Bizarre Crime Chapter 3: The Perpetrator's Escape to China — The Shiratori Police Inspector Shooting Incident Chapter 4: Kazuo Shii, His Unknown Spy Lineage Chapter 5: The Deep Darkness of Disaster Relief Chapter 6: The Clever Methods of Tax Laundering Chapter 7: The Red Parliament — The Muraki Atsuko False Accusation Case and the True Identity of Akira Koike Chapter 8: Rampant Sexuality Final Chapter: The Cry of the Death Row Inmate

It's scary to read, but you must not look away.

Two books released simultaneously, both decided for reprint in 6 days.

Itaru Matsuzaki Born in Tokyo in 1964. After working at the Japanese Communist Party headquarters via Minsei (Democratic Youth League of Japan), he served as an Itabashi Ward Assembly member for 4 terms (16 years) and as Secretary-General of the Ward Assembly Group before being expelled. His previous work includes "The Japanese Communist Party: A Dark Century History" (Asuka Shinsha).

[Product Information] "The Japanese Communist Party: A Devil's Casebook ~ Accusations from a Former Communist Party Member" Author: Itaru Matsuzaki Price: 1200 yen (tax included) Release Date: April 24, 2026 Publisher: Asuka Shinsha Format: Shinsho (new book) format: 240 pages Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/4cLiZKx

[Publisher Information] Asuka Shinsha Co., Ltd. Location: Kōbun Kōsan Building 2F, 2-4-3 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Asuka Shinsha Website: http://asukashinsha.co.jp

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