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Pro-Constitution rally in Japan

People in support of keeping the pacifist Constitution intact gather in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on April 8, 2026, in protest over recent moves to revise it by some forces. Nearly 50,000 people rallied at over 160 places in Japan's 47 prefectures the same day in response to a social media call for action three days earlier by a woman in her 20s in Ibaraki Prefecture.

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Pro-Constitution rally in Japan

People in support of keeping the pacifist Constitution intact gather in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on April 8, 2026, in protest over recent moves to revise it by some forces. Nearly 50,000 people rallied at over 160 places in Japan's 47 prefectures the same day in response to a social media call for action three days earlier by a woman in her 20s in Ibaraki Prefecture.

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Pro-Constitution rally in Japan

People in support of keeping the pacifist Constitution intact gather in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on April 8, 2026, in protest over recent moves to revise it by some forces. Nearly 50,000 people rallied at over 160 places in Japan's 47 prefectures the same day in response to a social media call for action three days earlier by a woman in her 20s in Ibaraki Prefecture.

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"No War" demonstration in Japan

A demonstrator raises a banner reading "No War" at an anti-war rally in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on April 8, 2026.

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"No War" demonstration in Japan

Demonstrators raise banners reading "No War" at an anti-war rally in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on April 8, 2026.

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"No War" demonstration in Japan

Demonstrators raise banners reading "No War" at an anti-war rally in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on April 8, 2026.

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Japan: Thousands Rally Outside Parliament Against Constitutional Revision and War 3

Thousands of protesters gathered outside the National Diet Building in Tokyo on Wednesday, April 8, rallying against constitutional revision and war. Many demonstrators waved penlights while chanting slogans denouncing Prime Minister Takaichi and calling for peace and the protection of the constitution.

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Japan: Thousands Rally Outside Parliament Against Constitutional Revision and War 2

Thousands of protesters gathered outside the National Diet Building in Tokyo on Wednesday, April 8, rallying against constitutional revision and war. Many demonstrators waved penlights while chanting slogans denouncing Prime Minister Takaichi and calling for peace and the protection of the constitution.

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Japan: Thousands Rally Outside Parliament Against Constitutional Revision and War

Thousands of protesters gathered outside the National Diet Building in Tokyo on Wednesday, April 8, rallying against constitutional revision and war. Many demonstrators waved penlights while chanting slogans denouncing Prime Minister Takaichi and calling for peace and the protection of the constitution.

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Japan parliament enacts FY 2026 budget

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi bows in parliament in Tokyo on April 7, 2026, after the Diet enacted a record 122.31 trillion yen budget for fiscal 2026.

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Japan parliament enacts FY 2026 budget

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her office in Tokyo on April 7, 2026, after the Diet enacted a record 122.31 trillion yen budget for fiscal 2026.

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Japan parliament enacts FY 2026 budget

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her office in Tokyo on April 7, 2026, after the Diet enacted a record 122.31 trillion yen budget for fiscal 2026.

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Japan parliament enacts FY 2026 budget

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, 3rd from R) bows in parliament in Tokyo on April 7, 2026, after the Diet enacted a record 122.31 trillion yen budget for fiscal 2026.

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Japan parliament enacts FY 2026 budget

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, 3rd from R) bows in parliament in Tokyo on April 7, 2026, after the Diet enacted a record 122.31 trillion yen budget for fiscal 2026.

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Japan parliament enacts FY 2026 budget

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, R) bows in parliament in Tokyo on April 7, 2026, after the Diet enacted a record 122.31 trillion yen budget for fiscal 2026.

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Japan parliament enacts FY 2026 budget

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, R) bows in parliament in Tokyo on April 7, 2026, after the Diet enacted a record 122.31 trillion yen budget for fiscal 2026.

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Japan: Tokyo Marchers Mark Land Day in Protest Against Israeli-US Aggression

Protesters gathered at two locations across Tokyo on Saturday, March 28, demonstrating against the US-Israeli military strikes on Iran and calling on the Japanese government to take a stronger stance for peace. Demonstrators marched through the streets carrying placards and light sticks, chanting slogans. At a rally held in front of Shinjuku Station,1,400 people gathered to voice their opposition. A separate demonstration was held in front of the National Diet Building, drawing approximately 3,000 participants including online attendees, according to organizers.

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Japan: Thousands Gather in Tokyo to Oppose Constitutional Amendment and Hormuz Deployment

Around 24,000 people gathered in front of the National Diet Building in Tokyo on Wednesday, March 25, to protest against war and constitutional revision, calling for the protection of Japan's pacifist constitution and urging the government not to deploy the Self-Defense Forces to the Strait of Hormuz. Demonstrators holding placards and colorful glow sticks in various shapes filled the streets in scenes resembling an outdoor concert.

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Japan: Crowds Gather Outside Parliament to Protest Iran War and Constitutional Revision 2

On Thursday, March 19, thousands of people gathered near Japan's National Diet Building in Tokyo, waving light sticks to protest against the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, as well as moves toward constitutional revision in Japan.

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Japan: Crowds Gather Outside Parliament to Protest Iran War and Constitutional Revision

On Thursday, March 19, thousands of people gathered near Japan's National Diet Building in Tokyo, waving light sticks to protest against the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, as well as moves toward constitutional revision in Japan.

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[Breaking News]Special Diet session

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 18 Kyodo - Japanese lawmakers arrive at the parliament building in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, for a special session following the Feb. 8 general election. (Kyodo)

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Special Diet session

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a policy speech at a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Special Diet session

Japanese Emperor Naruhito ddresses the opening ceremony of a special parliamentary session in the House of Councillors chamber in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Special Diet session

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (top C) addresses the opening ceremony of a special parliamentary session in the House of Councillors chamber in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Special Diet session

Japanese Emperor Naruhito addresses the opening ceremony of a special parliamentary session in the House of Councillors chamber in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Special Diet session

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (top C) addresses the opening ceremony of a special parliamentary session in the House of Councillors chamber in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Special Diet session

The opening ceremony of a special parliamentary session is held in the House of Councillors chamber in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2026, with the attendance of Emperor Naruhito.

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Special Diet session

The opening ceremony of a special parliamentary session is held in the House of Councillors chamber in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2026, with the attendance of Emperor Naruhito.

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Special Diet session

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R) chats with Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) after casting a vote during a lower house plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, to select the new prime minister following the Feb. 8 general election.

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Special Diet session

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi casts her vote during a lower house plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, to select the new prime minister following the Feb. 8 general election.

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Special Diet session

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi casts her vote during a lower house plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, to select the new prime minister following the Feb. 8 general election.

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Special Diet session

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi casts her vote during a lower house plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, to select the new prime minister following the Feb. 8 general election.

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Special Diet session

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) attends a Cabinet meeting at her office in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, as a special parliamentary session convenes following the Feb. 8 general election.

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