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20 December 2021

Japanese prime minister says atmosphere is ripe for constitutional reform

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3 November 2021

In Japan, survey finds 77% of members elected in last general election support amending constitution

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Voices From The Field

14 December 2017

Constitution building in 2017 through the lens of ConstitutionNet’s Voices from the Field

Protesters oppose Against Abe's Move to Reinterpret Japan's Pacifist Constitution in 2014 (photo credit: Natsuki Kimura-Flickr)

Voices From The Field

18 May 2017

The end of Japan’s pacifist constitution? Against welcoming an unknown angel

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5 November

Momentum for constitutional amendments in Japan wanes after election

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9 September

Japan's ruling party considers constitutional amendments for state defense forces and emergency powers

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3 May

In Japan, polls show majority of public in favor of amending constitution but believe process should not be rushed

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14 April 2023

Op-ed: Japan's policy options are cramped by its unrevised constitution

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4 May 2022

Op-Ed: As Japan marks its constitution day, let's deepen debate on pacifism

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19 October 2021

In Japan, parties issue varying campaign pledges on constitutional reform

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