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WORLD2026-05-0521:04:05 UTC

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Advocates for Constitutional Revisions Amid Rising Tensions

Editorial Staff · 1 min read

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has initiated a call for 'advanced discussions' regarding potential revisions to Japan's pacifist Constitution. This move comes in response to increasing regional tensions.

Japan's current Constitution, adopted due to its wartime history, limits military capabilities strictly to self-defense. Takaichi's proposal suggests a shift in this longstanding policy.

To facilitate this discussion, Takaichi has announced the establishment of a panel dedicated to exploring possible constitutional changes. The outcomes of these discussions remain uncertain.