80th Anniversary of Constitution’s Promulgation: Deepen Debate on Amendments in Tune with Times
It is the duty of the Diet to review the nation’s supreme law in light of changing times. Not a single motion for amendment has been put forward in the past 80 years, so the gap between the Constitution and the realities of society continues to widen.
Japan marks 80 years since promulgation of its postwar Constitution on Nov. 3, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pushing for an amendment proposal by early 2027. The path to amendment is uncertain, as parliamentary deliberations on the Constitution have made little progress, especially in revising Article 9, which renounces war and prohibits Japan from possessing military forces.
Prime Minister Takaichi, a national security hawk, has expressed her resolve to seek a speedy revision, aiming to present a proposal at the LDP's February 2027 party convention, despite the need for support from opposition parties and potential disagreements within the ruling coalition over how to revise Article 9.
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