On Friday, December 26, Japanese demonstrators gathered in front of the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo to protest the government's plan to relax restrictions on arms exports. Throughout the day, participants held signs with slogans such as "Don’t sell weapons ‘Made in Japan’", "No war", and "Firm opposition to arms exports", urging the PLD and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, to halt any efforts to ease export restrictions.
"Don’t sell weapons ‘Made in Japan’", the participants shouted, demonstrating their commitment to their beliefs.
"No war", they added, emphasizing their stance against conflicts.
"Firm opposition to arms exports", the organizers declared, demanding an immediate halt to the policy.