🇯🇵 Dozens of protesters gathered outside Japan’s Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo on January 15, 2026, voicing fierce opposition to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s push for accelerated military expansion. Demonstrators waved signs reading 'Peace Over Arms' and 'No to War Preparations,' calling the government’s recent policies 'dangerous' and 'irresponsible.'
🔥 The protests follow Takaichi’s controversial remarks last week defending increased defense spending, which critics argue could destabilize regional relations. 'We’ve seen this playbook before—militarization never ends well,' said protester Haruto Yamamoto, 28. 'This isn’t the future young people want.'
🌏 Analysts note growing public skepticism in Japan about shifting from post-war pacifist principles. With tensions rising in Asia, the government’s stance has sparked debates about security versus diplomacy. Meanwhile, Takaichi’s office insists the expansion is 'purely defensive,' but protesters demand her resignation, chanting 'Step Down Now!' into the night.
