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Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence
Japan is experiencing its largest anti-war protests in decades as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pushes for a stronger defense posture, including lifting the ban on lethal weapons exports and expanding the military's role. The protests reflect deep public division over revising the pacifist Article 9 of the constitution, with supporters citing regional security threats and opponents fearing a return to militarism.
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