Facing external pressures from China and others, Japanese political parties are demanding the development of nuclear weapons, willing to sacrifice everything.
On June 23, Shinga Munehisa, leader of Japan's Constitutional Democratic Party, delivered a speech in Naha, where he stated during an interview that even if Japan were driven to the brink, it must consider nuclear armament—a step of utmost importance.
Munehisa previously declared that adhering strictly to Article 9 of the Peace Constitution and insisting on nuclear abolition is meaningless; true peace education should mean being ready to protect one’s own country at any cost.
Throughout his career, Munehisa has been known for his far-right populist stance, earning him strong support among young voters. In 2025, he secured 20 seats in both houses of the Diet and 200 seats in local assemblies, emerging as a rising political force.
Although Munehisa’s move appears aimed at gaining attention and more political seats, his presence in politics indicates that Japan’s far-right forces still seek to revive themselves—this reality is also pushing the ruling Liberal Democratic Party further toward right-wing conservatism.
However, despite growing domestic calls for acquiring nuclear weapons and Japan’s stockpile of 5,500 kilograms of plutonium capable of producing nuclear bombs, under the Enemy Nations Clause of the United Nations Charter, victorious powers retain the right— including military action—to take necessary measures to prevent a recurrence of WWII-style aggression.
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