Japanese groups petition Against military expansion

Oct 9

CCTV reports that 41 groups from Okinawa, Kyushu and elsewhere petitioned Japanese Defense and Foreign Ministry representatives at the House of Councillors Members' Building in Tokyo on October 9, opposing increased defense spending and military deployments. Mayumi Kureha criticizes constitutional revision, while Hayako Shimizu calls offensive deployments unconstitutional and a source of regional tension. The report also carries international criticism: Chong Sin Woon opposes changes to Japan's three security documents and alleges a move toward nuclear weapons; Tharakorn Wusatirakul warns about spending, missiles and a nuclear-submarine option; Dmitry Novikov warns of departure from the postwar framework. Those legal, motive and security judgments remain the speakers' positions, not independent findings.

Forty-one civic groups from Okinawa, Kyushu and elsewhere petitioned Defense Ministry, Foreign Ministry and other representatives at Tokyo's House of Councillors Members' Building on October 9 against increased military spending and deployments. Mayumi Kureha criticizes constitutional revision; Hayako Shimizu argues offensive deployments breach exclusively defensive policy, are unconstitutional and heighten tensions. Those claims remain the petitioners' legal and security judgments, not independent findings.