Tens of Thousands Protest in Tokyo Against Japanese Militarization Push
Approximately 36,000 citizens rallied near the National Diet Building in Tokyo to protest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government policies. Demonstrators voiced strong opposition to a record 9 trillion yen defense budget, the potential lifting of lethal arms export bans, and attempts to revise Article 9 of Japan's pacifist constitution.
Date: April 19, 2026
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Conflict: None
Category: protest
Severity: HIGH
Source: Xinhua