82 Japanese Local Assemblies Urge Takaichi to Uphold Non-Nuclear Principles
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Updated · bastillepost.com · Jul 16
82 Japanese Local Assemblies Urge Takaichi to Uphold Non-Nuclear Principles
1 articles · Updated · bastillepost.com · Jul 16
Summary
Eighty-two local assemblies across Japan have sent written opinions to the government or parliament urging Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration to keep the Three Non-Nuclear Principles or write them into law.
The submissions—five from prefectures, 48 from cities and 29 from towns and wards—have all backed preserving the policy, with none calling for revisions.
That sharp increase since Takaichi took office in October contrasts with earlier administrations, which drew few or no such opinions.
The push reflects concern over reports that the government is considering changing the principle barring the introduction of nuclear weapons into Japan.
Japan's parliament adopted the Three Non-Nuclear Principles in 1971, and they have remained the foundation of the country's nuclear policy.