Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has once again indicated her plans to revise the country’s 1947 Constitution. In a video message on Constitution Memorial Day, Takaichi expressed her commitment to advancing discussions in the Diet with the cooperation of other parties. She emphasized the importance of carefully explaining potential amendments to the public.
Japan’s current constitution, established in 1947, includes Article 9, which renounces war and prohibits Japan from possessing “war potential.” Takaichi believes that the constitution should be periodically updated to align with the demands of the times. This marks Takaichi’s first push for constitutional changes since the end of World War II.
Takaichi stressed that discussions on constitutional revisions should not be aimless but should lead to concrete decisions. Her calls for constitutional reform have faced opposition, with protests in Tokyo against the proposed changes. The Prime Minister’s declaration at the Liberal Democratic Party convention signals a proactive approach towards constitutional amendments.
