On Saturday, April 9th, from 2:30pm, we will be holding a "Gathering for Progress." The event will take place in the large hall of the Hirakata City Cultural Arts Center. Three speakers will be making their appeals: Ichida Tadayoshi, party vice-chairman and member of the House of Councillors; Tatsumi Kotaro, former member of the House of Councillors; Daimon Mikishi, member of the House of Councillors; and Kay Sugar will be singing and playing the piano. The House of Councillors election will be held in July this year. This is an election that will ask the question, "War or peace?" It is also an election that will call for a shift from a "cold and weak economy to a kind and strong economy," and will also put a stop to casinos. We hope you will take this opportunity to listen to the appeal of the Japanese Communist Party. Let's create a trend that will change politics together.