Gate News message, April 22 — Japan’s government formally amended the “Three Principles on Defense Equipment Transfers” on April 21, allowing the export of lethal weapons for the first time. The policy shift prompted Japanese citizens to gather in Tokyo, protesting against the government’s decision and voicing concerns about violations of the nation’s pacifist constitution.
Protesters expressed that no one wants the government to export lethal weapons, with some stating the move is frightening. Others argued that the lifting of the weapons export ban signals that the constitution, built on reflection of Japan’s wartime past, is being undermined. Critics contended the government has not genuinely learned from history.
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