🚫 Hundreds of Japanese protesters gathered outside Tokyo's National Diet building and Liberal Democratic Party headquarters this week, voicing fierce opposition to the country's expanding weapons export policies. Demonstrators on Thursday, December 25, held signs reading 'No More War Economy' and 'Peace Over Profit,' as tensions rise over Japan's recent defense policy shifts.
📢 'We refuse to let Japan become an arms supermarket,' declared organizer Aya Nakamura, referencing the government's 2025 decision to ease decades-old restrictions on military exports. The protests come amid growing public debate about ethical implications and regional stability, with one university student telling crowds: 'This isn't the Japan our grandparents rebuilt.'
🌏 Analysts note the policy changes—part of a broader defense overhaul—could reshape Asia's security landscape. While officials argue exports will strengthen alliances, critics warn of unintended consequences. As one protester's sign poignantly asked: 'Swords or diplomacy—which builds real peace?' ✌️
