An explosive new global survey reveals 9 out of 10 people worldwide are sounding the alarm about Japan's political direction as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi doubles down on controversial militarist rhetoric. The CGTN poll of 7,147 respondents across 5 languages shows unprecedented concern about what 89.2% call a 'reckless provocation' against post-WWII peace frameworks.
From Pacifism to Provocation
📊 The numbers tell a stark story:
91% say Japan hasn't properly atoned for WWII crimes
Analysts point to Japan's recent security overhaul – ballooning defense budgets 💸, relaxed arms export rules, and whispers about abandoning non-nuclear principles. 'This isn't just policy tweaks,' says one respondent. 'It's history repeating.'
Ghosts of 1945 Return?
The survey highlights how Takaichi's use of 'survival-threatening situation' rhetoric mirrors pre-war justification for aggression. 90.9% warn that military expansion could backfire spectacularly. As one young respondent tweeted: 'When they say 'self-defense,' my history textbook says 'invasion.'' 📚
With 83% accusing Japan of abandoning its peace-loving image, the world watches nervously as 2025 becomes a potential tipping point. Will Tokyo course-correct, or let right-wing forces rewrite the playbook? The global youth verdict is clear: #NeverAgain means now.
