Supporters, opponents hold rallies over Constitution revision drive

Supporters, opponents hold rallies over Constitution revision drive

About 1,200 people in favor of revising the Japanese Constitution hold a rally in Tokyo on Feb. 11, 2016, the the National Foundation national holiday. The rally came on the heels of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's recent call for more public debate about amending the Constitution, and drew about 1,200 people, including Masahiko Komura, the vice president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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