Thousands appeal to keep Article 9 of Japan's Constitution

Thousands appeal to keep Article 9 of Japan's Constitution

TOKYO, Japan - Thousands gathered July 30 at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum to voice opposition to revising the war-renouncing Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution. A group of prominent intellectuals, including Nobel laureate Kenzaburo Oe, organized the meeting. (Kyodo)

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