Tag: Japan’s pacifist constitution

Thousands protest in front of Japanese parliament as set of security bills take effect

TOKYO,Japan (Reuters) — Thousands of people protested in front of the Japanese parliament on Tuesday evening (March 29), on the day laws loosening the limits of Japan’s pacifist constitution on its military took effect. Surveys showed the public remained divided over a change that allows Japanese troops to fight overseas for the first time since World War Two. The protesters held placards that read “Protect the constitution” and “Protect the lives of self-defense force personnel.” […]