Hundreds flooded Tokyo's streets Tuesday night as tensions boiled over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's controversial security reforms. Protesters waved signs declaring 'No War Constitution' and chanted slogans against what many call Japan's sharp turn toward militarization. 🌸✌️
Organizers from multiple civic groups rallied outside parliament buildings, with demonstrator Noriko Kashikawa telling crowds: 'We're being pushed into permanent war mode – this path leads to destruction!' The 58-year-old called for diplomacy over 'laws that silence dissent,' echoing concerns about proposed intelligence expansions.
📢 Young voices stood out in the crowd, including university student Rina Matsubara: 'These policies feel like war prep 101. We need leaders who actually listen to Gen-Z!' Her sign featured a manga-style peace dove with the caption 'Diplomacy > Bullets.'
The protests follow Takaichi's Feb. 20 parliamentary speech doubling down on constitutional changes and lethal weapon exports. Critics argue these moves – framed as 'national security upgrades' – could destabilize regional relations.
As night fell, projections lit up buildings with messages like 'Article 9 = Our Peace DNA,' referencing Japan's war-renouncing constitution. With tensions rising, all eyes are on whether this youth-powered movement can shift the policy debate. 📜⚖️
