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Japan: Tens of Thousands Rally Outside National Diet Building Against War and Constitutional Revision 3

Demonstrators gathered in front of the National Diet Building in Tokyo on Sunday, April 19, to protest against war and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push for constitutional revision. Organizers said approximately 36,000 people attended the rally, with demonstrators chanting slogans calling for an end to war and the prime minister's resignation.

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Japan: Tens of Thousands Rally Outside National Diet Building Against War and Constitutional Revision 2

Demonstrators gathered in front of the National Diet Building in Tokyo on Sunday, April 19, to protest against war and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push for constitutional revision. Organizers said approximately 36,000 people attended the rally, with demonstrators chanting slogans calling for an end to war and the prime minister's resignation.

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Japan: Tens of Thousands Rally Outside National Diet Building Against War and Constitutional Revision

Demonstrators gathered in front of the National Diet Building in Tokyo on Sunday, April 19, to protest against war and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push for constitutional revision. Organizers said approximately 36,000 people attended the rally, with demonstrators chanting slogans calling for an end to war and the prime minister's resignation.

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Rally against constitutional amendment

Members of citizen groups rally in front of JR Shinjuku Station in Tokyo on April 16, 2026, in protest over the proposed revision to Article 9 of the Constitution, which renounces war and prohibits Japan from possessing military forces.

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Rally against constitutional amendment

Members of citizen groups rally in front of JR Shinjuku Station in Tokyo on April 16, 2026, in protest over the proposed revision to Article 9 of the Constitution, which renounces war and prohibits Japan from possessing military forces.

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Rally against constitutional amendment

Members of citizen groups rally in front of JR Shinjuku Station in Tokyo on April 16, 2026, in protest over the proposed revision to Article 9 of the Constitution, which renounces war and prohibits Japan from possessing military forces.

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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: Thousands Rally in Tokyo Against War and Constitutional Revision, Waving Penlights 2

A rally called "4.5 Penlight Rally" was held on Sunday, April 5 at Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo, where around 6,000 people gathered to protest against war and constitutional revision. Participants waved penlight sticks — commonly used at concerts — featuring their favorite anime and idol characters. The event was organized by "Civil Alliance for Peace and Constitutionalism".

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Japan: Thousands Rally in Tokyo Against War and Constitutional Revision, Waving Penlights 3

A rally called "4.5 Penlight Rally" was held on Sunday, April 5 at Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo, where around 6,000 people gathered to protest against war and constitutional revision. Participants waved penlight sticks — commonly used at concerts — featuring their favorite anime and idol characters. The event was organized by "Civil Alliance for Peace and Constitutionalism".

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Japan: Thousands Rally in Tokyo Against War and Constitutional Revision, Waving Penlights

A rally called "4.5 Penlight Rally" was held on Sunday, April 5 at Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo, where around 6,000 people gathered to protest against war and constitutional revision. Participants waved penlight sticks — commonly used at concerts — featuring their favorite anime and idol characters. The event was organized by "Civil Alliance for Peace and Constitutionalism".

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Japan: Tokyo Peace Fest Draws 1,400 in Protest Against Constitutional Revision and War

Around 1,400 people gathered near Shinjuku Station in Tokyo on Saturday, March 28, for a rally called "Peace Fest — No to War and Dictatorship," where participants sang anime songs related to peace and called for peace and constitutionalism. Demonstrators protested against Prime Minister Takaichi's push for constitutional revision and the incident involving a Self-Defense Forces member who entered the Chinese Embassy.

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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]Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 22 Kyodo - Yoshihiko Noda and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, hold a press conference following the party's inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Japan's new opposition party announces party platform

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 19 Kyodo - Jun Azumi, secretary general of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Makoto Nishida, secretary general of the Komeito party, meet the press to announce the party platform of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda (C, L) and Tetsuo Saito (C, R), co-leaders of Japan's new centrist opposition party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, raise their fists during the party's inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers have joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, hold a press conference following the party's inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, wave at the end of the party's inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda, co-leader of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during its inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda, co-leader of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during its inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Tetsuo Saito, co-leader of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during its inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Yoshihiko Noda, co-leader of Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during its inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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Inauguration of Japan's new centrist opposition party

Japan's new centrist opposition party, called the Centrist Reform Alliance, holds an inaugural convention in Tokyo on Jan. 22, 2026. Over 160 lawmakers joined the party formed following a deal between the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Komeito party ahead of a general election set for Feb. 8.

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[Breaking News]Japan's new opposition party

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 16 Kyodo - Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda and Komeito party head Tetsuo Saito announce the name of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Noda

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks to the press in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026, about Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

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Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Noda

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks to the press in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026, about Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

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Japan's new opposition party announces party platform

Jun Azumi (L), secretary general of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Makoto Nishida, secretary general of the Komeito party, meet the press to announce the party platform of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

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Japan's new opposition party announces party platform

Jun Azumi (L), secretary general of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Makoto Nishida, secretary general of the Komeito party, meet the press to announce the party platform of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

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Japan's new opposition party announces party platform

Jun Azumi (L), secretary general of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Makoto Nishida, secretary general of the Komeito party, meet the press to announce the party platform of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

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Japan's new opposition party announces party platform

Jun Azumi (L), secretary general of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Makoto Nishida, secretary general of the Komeito party, meet the press to announce the party platform of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

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Japan's new opposition party

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Komeito party head Tetsuo Saito announce the name of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Japan's new opposition party

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Komeito party head Tetsuo Saito hold a press conference after announcing the name of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Japan's new opposition party

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda (C), Komeito party head Tetsuo Saito (2nd from R) and other executives of the two parties pose after announcing the name of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Japan's new opposition party

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Komeito party head Tetsuo Saito announce the name of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Japan's new opposition party

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Komeito party head Tetsuo Saito hold a press conference after announcing the name of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Japan's new opposition party

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Komeito party head Tetsuo Saito shake hands after announcing the name of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Combined photo shows Yoshihiko Noda (top), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, speaking to reporters following their meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks to reporters following a meeting with Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks to reporters following a meeting with Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks to reporters following a meeting with Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, speaks to reporters following a meeting with Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, speaks to reporters following a meeting with Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, speaks to reporters following a meeting with Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Combined photo shows Yoshihiko Noda (L), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, heading for a meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a possible snap general election.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, heads for a meeting with Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda (front), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, heads for a meeting with Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda (R), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Komeito party leader Tetsuo Saito (L) are pictured ahead of their talks at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the talks, the two parties decided to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.