Reference News Network January 11 report: According to Kyodo News, January 10 report: In response to the U.S. Trump administration's attack on Venezuela, gatherings and demonstrations were held across Japan, with citizens protesting "not allowing the disregard of international law." Some people also launched a signature campaign, calling on the Japanese government, which has made explicit comments on the U.S. military action, to take measures.
On the 7th, in Otsu City, people gathered in front of the Shinkansen Kōshō Station, holding banners for a demonstration march. The banners read "Demand an end to the attack on Venezuela" and "The Japanese government should protest the United States." Ms. Nana Miwa Iwasa from the city said, "I am worried that the world will allow war. I hope the government can raise a voice for peace."
On the 6th, in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, citizens held a rally in front of the U.S. Navy Yokosuka Base. President Trump, who visited the base in October last year, advocated "peace through strength." Citizens submitted a petition to the commander of the U.S. Navy stationed in Japan, pointing out "this is a complete denial of international law, and it cannot be allowed."
In Tokyo, company employee Wakiyo Nakazawa initiated an online signature campaign, urging the Japanese government to issue a statement demanding the U.S. stop the attack. As of the 9th, more than 32,000 signatures had been collected. Nakazawa stated that she would submit the signatures to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the future.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/7594098464259146292/
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