"Remove Article 9": Japan prepares to revise the country's post-war constitution

Japan is preparing to amend its post-war constitution, thereby lifting the ban on the creation of its own army and conduct offensive operations. As they say in Tokyo, the reason for this was China, which is increasing its military presence in the region.

The Japanese government plans to hold an all-Japanese referendum on amendments to the basic law of the state. On Tuesday, Japan's lower house of parliament passed a popular referendum bill. It is emphasized that both representatives of the ruling coalition and the Japanese opposition voted for the document. Thus, it can be stated that all political forces are in favor of revising the constitution.

Several questions will be submitted to the referendum, but the main one will concern the 9th article of the Japanese constitution, which prohibits the Land of the Rising Sun from having a full-fledged army instead of the Self-Defense Forces, as well as conducting offensive actions.

Supporters of the constitutional amendment claim that Article 9 prevents Japan from having offensive weapons, including ballistic missiles, while China's main geopolitical adversary is growing stronger, introducing more and more modern weapons. In addition, there remains a threat from North Korea, which is also actively arming itself. This article of the constitution is going to be removed from the text of the Basic Law of the country.

Nobody speaks openly about Russia among potential opponents in Japan, but of course they don't discount it. Currently, the Japanese Self-Defense Forces are already a fairly powerful force in the Asia-Pacific region, and after the removal of all restrictions, if this happens, they can turn into the largest player in this region, given the military alliance with the United States.

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[Vladimir_2U]

The cross has long been removed, and now the panties are being thrown off.

[Starover_Z]

Quote: Vladimir_2U

Japan is preparing to amend its post-war constitution, thereby lifting the ban on creating its own army and conducting offensive operations.

Did the Japanese decide to follow the path of Hitler's Germany? Those, too, had a bunch of bans after the First World War, but during the Second World War they gave soot for half the world, until they flooded the USSR.
These begin in the same way, but if anything, will the Japanese islands remain intact at the end?

[Vladimir_2U]

Quote: Starover_Z

These begin in the same way, but if anything, will the Japanese islands remain intact at the end?

A legitimate target for nuclear weapons, as for me.

[Shurik70]

It looks like it's instinct.
In case of overpopulation, you need to get involved in a fight with your neighbors, and either get new territories, or reduce your population, or better, both prizes at once.
And in Japan, the overpopulation is terrible.

[Vladimir Mashkov]

Japan is embarking on the path of militarization. Given the obstinacy and oath of the Japanese, this is a big threat.

[antivirus]

they will be reminded of Nanjing and 15 years of war ........................................... .................................................. ...

[Rita Aletdinova 1999]

You are poorly informed. In Japan, the population is just declining at a rapid pace due to the very low birth rate, and even the influx of migrants cannot change the situation. Their demographic situation is the same as in Russia.

[Shurik70]

Quote: Rita Aletdinova 1999

Their demographic situation is the same as in Russia.

Well, you compared. The difference is 40 times!
In Russia there are less than 9 people per square km.
There are 333 people per square kilometer in Japan!
A decline in the population and a rapid increase in the number of pensioners compared with young people, this is a general trend for all developed countries. But the increased density just awakens the militaristic instincts. Density, not fertility.

[Rita Aletdinova 1999]

And nevertheless, in Japan, the territory is populated compactly and in general it is a rich, safe and well-fed country. The population decline there is felt very tangibly and hits the economy. Not like ours, of course, but for the Japanese who are used to living well-fed and rich, this is a very negative moment.

[Shurik70]

Quote: Rita Aletdinova 1999

in Japan, the territory is populated compactly

In Russia, too, it is not uniform.
But you are right. In Japan, this is generally tough.
The more terrible is the population density.

[Rita Aletdinova 1999]

Have you read it carefully? In contrast to Russia, the population in Japan is compactly settled. Therefore, it is not a problem there. It is in Russia that everything has accumulated on 20% of the territory, and the remaining 80% are practically empty!

[voyaka uh]

Japan has a sharp and chronic population decline.
They do not have enough hands either in industry or in the service sector.
Persuade 70-80 year olds to work in hotels,
restaurants.

[Lionnvrsk]

Quote: Vladimir_2U

A legitimate target for nuclear weapons, as for me.

What is this for you? The Japanese are strange people, mattress toppers once zhahnuli on Herooshima and Nagasaki and the Japanese are now licking their ass. You propose to us zhahnut them with something the same for the signing of a peace treaty at last and the beginning of "friendship forever"!

[tihonmarine]

Quote: Starover_Z

These begin in the same way, but if anything, will the Japanese islands remain intact at the end?

Old Kyoto is a pity, a very beautiful place.

[Starover_Z]

Quote: tihonmarine

Old Kyoto is a pity, a very beautiful place.

Is the old architecture different in China? If anything, go on excursions to China!

[tihonmarine]

Quote: Starover_Z

Is the old architecture different in China? If anything, go on excursions to China!

We don't need to go to China, we need Kyoto.

[Starover_Z]

Quote: tihonmarine

We don't need to go to China, we need Kyoto.

The Americans will not survive, after the return of the Crimea, Russia's acquisition of the second unsinkable aircraft carrier, plus Russia's open access to the ocean!

[vadim dok]

Spiers to see?

[Ryusei]

Do you feel sorry for your city, or do you think that the use of nuclear weapons will pass with impunity?

[Anachoret]

The cross has long been removed, and now the panties are being thrown off.

if so, as they say, let them be anointed and prepared)

[Graz]

yes they were like wolves in sheep's clothing, so they remain

[Cananecat]

Yes, let them change and cancel, and write in the same place about the possibility of shoveling all over the ridge, if this weapon is used.
And also to hold a referendum, to appoint a public holiday with all the ensuing consequences.

[SERGE ANT]

De jure they make out what is already de facto.

[Roman 57 rus]

Well, everything .... away we go!

[knn54]

-on amendments to the basic law of the state.
On renaming the Ministry of Defense into the Ministry of Defense and Attacks.
Considering the glorification (in contrast to the FRG) and the military executioners of WWII, I have no doubts as a result of the referendum.

[Uncle lee]

lift the ban on the creation of your own army and conduct offensive operations

Forgotten Halkin-Gol and the defeat of the Kwantung Army!

[novel66]

Volodya but what about their owners? bolt on them?

[Uncle lee]

Roma Out of fear of Kovid, they cancel the Olympics, and then they decide to climb into the world with their squad of 731!
He was a militarist and a vandal,
In vain he insulted two neighbors,
Sent them every Saturday
Offensive note,
I went to an international scandal.

[Ryusei]

And you are Tsushima and Port Arthur.

[prior]

I remember that in Germany in the 40s, too, they changed a lot ... and as a result, Hitler.

[yehat2]

a referendum is a formality.
as the ruling party announces, so everyone will vote.
such traditions.

[spirit]

It was only a matter of time, taking into account how actively all countries in this region are actively building up their forces and the fact that everyone has territorial claims to all

[gurzuf]

"The Japanese government plans to hold an all-Japanese referendum on amendments to the basic law of the state." How so? It's not legal !!! Where are our liberals, where are their angry statements? Where, after all, is the conscience of these Japanese mothers! They do what is only beneficial to them.

[Avior]

Japan is one of the countries capable of developing nuclear weapons in a short time. Will it come to this after the cancellation of Article 9?
Under the same pretext of strengthening China and North Korea?

[lucul]

Japan is one of the countries capable of developing nuclear weapons in a short time.

What to create from? ))) We need weapon-grade Plutonium, but Japan does not have it. They can only create a "dirty" bomb of the 1950 model.

[Jager]

Poor poor North Korea has created, but Japan is not able to? Well funny.

[Avior]

For a technologically advanced wealthy state, this is not a problem
Both Japan and Germany, from a technical point of view, are capable of creating such a weapon in a short time, if they set themselves such a goal, even if not the most compact. Their problem of creation is not technical, but political.

[voyaka uh]

There is plutonium. They are not building nuclear power plants in vain. And there are all the components of a nuclear weapon.

[lucul]

They are not building nuclear power plants in vain

So they were going to completely abandon the nuclear power plant)))

[Toucan]

Quote: lucul

Japan is one of the countries capable of developing nuclear weapons in a short time.

What to create from? ))) We need weapon-grade Plutonium, but Japan does not have it. They can only create a "dirty" bomb of the 1950 model.

Are you saying that Japan is not technologically capable of creating a nuclear charge based on U-235, or will not be able to obtain weapons-grade Plutonium?

[lucul]

that Japan is not technologically capable of creating a nuclear charge based on U-235

This is the 1950 technology level.

or will not be able to get weapon-grade Plutonium

If only the Americans will urge him on. It is produced in nuclear power plants.

[Bongo]

Quote: lucul

This is the 1950s technology level

And what level of technology is plutonium charges? Please remind me when the first implosive nuclear charge was tested?
It is quite possible to create a compact charge using weapons-grade uranium.

Quote: lucul

If only the Americans will urge him on.

Do they need it?

Quote: lucul

It is produced in nuclear power plants.

Including at Japanese nuclear power plants.

[Sandor Clegane]

Quote: Avior

Japan is one of the countries capable of developing nuclear weapons in a short time. Will it come to this after the cancellation of Article 9?

God forbid ...... this will already be akin to collapse, and in the case of mild aggression against us in the Kuril Islands, we cannot do with compulsion to peace .... there will be an exchange of nuclear weapons, but it seems to me that the Americans will not allow the vassal to create a vigorous bomb, they it is definitely not necessary

[tihonmarine]

Quote: Sandor Clegane

this will already be akin to collapse, and in the case of soft aggression against us in the Kuril Islands, peace enforcement will not be enough .... there will be an exchange of nuclear weapons

Shanghai-Tokyo 1700 km, Vladivostok-Tokyo 1000 km, Pyongyang-Tokyo 1300 km. In general, a good triangle.

[Avior]

Maybe so, maybe not. It cost the same as that between England and Argentina.
If the Americans see a real military threat from China, they can and will agree

[Xlor]

The Americans will never allow them to do that ...

[Shiden]

Do you think so or on TV all sorts of political experts say. A year ago I wrote that the United States gave the go-ahead to the Asia-Pacific countries to strengthen their defenses, but as always in the comments "Hegemon sulked, China will tear everyone like Tuzik a hot water bottle, one vigorous loaf and wash away the islands" is the level of analysts of commentators. And you can be sure that an analogue of NATO will soon appear in the Asia-Pacific region to contain China.

[Xlor]

The Americans fought in the Pacific for four years not at all so that in 75 years Japanese militarism would revive anew ...

[Avior]

The situation has changed, the alignment is different. Now they are allies

[Graz]

and? they were allies in the Russo-Japanese, as a result, the Angles and Yankees raised and nurtured the enemy themselves, the Americans are quite satisfied with the presence of their base there. and the Japanese do not need a vigorous loaf if they need the same B 61 nuclear bombs for fighter bombers, they will give them anyway

[Avior]

Bombs are weapons specific and for special use
Under certain circumstances, the Americans, if it is necessary for the Japanese to have such a weapon, will, as it were, overlook our creation
Now and in the future, Japan is an ally to the United States.

[Alexey RA]

Quote: Xlor

The Americans will never allow them to do that ...

They have already given them permission. The cancellation of Article 9 is a formality that reinforces the current state of affairs.

On July 1, 2014, Shinzo Abe's cabinet passed a resolution re-interpreting Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution. In particular, according to this resolution, Japan has the right to the so-called "collective self-defense" and can use the Self-Defense Forces not only in the event of an armed attack on Japan, but also in the event of an attack on countries with which Japan has close ties, and in the event of a serious threats of such an attack. On September 19, 2015, the Japanese parliament authorized the use of the Self-Defense Forces to participate in military conflicts overseas.

At first they had aircraft carrier destroyers. Now - collective self-defense.
It’s strange that they didn’t think of it before preventive defense.

[Xlor]

In the US, the fall is closely monitoring the self-defense forces and will never allow any military or political strengthening of Japan. Do not forget that Japan is under the American "nuclear umbrella" and the US bases are located there ...

[Shiden]

You know, politics is not only a statement, concern, threats, but also a delicate work of diplomats and analysts who calculate the moves before. I already wrote in the comments when the United States proposed to include China on an equal footing with Russia in a new treaty on limiting nuclear arsenals, and you know that in the comments they wrote China does not need this and the United States will not do anything. And then I wrote that if Japan, Yu. Korea, Taiwan will acquire nuclear weapons, then China will not have a sweet spot. But hurray the patriots think in one category: the DPRK wiped out the United States because there is a vigorous loaf, and now imagine China and Russia in this place. But in fact, we are already seeing this. So the State Department has calculated that they need strong allies in the Asia-Pacific region to confront China.

[Xlor]

How would this "strong ally in the APR" deal with the United States before ...

[Alexey RA]

Quote: Xlor

In the United States, the fall is closely monitoring the self-defense forces and will never allow any military or political strengthening of Japan.

Are we talking about the United States that signed a supply contract for the JMSDF F-35B right after the announcement of plans to upgrade Izumo-class aircraft carriers into aircraft carriers?
The United States now has a headache over China. And so they happily strengthen those who can fight the PRC in their place.

[Maalkavianin]

Expected. However, as for me, this will not help them, at least until they create a powerful land army capable of competing one-on-one with China or with us.

[Ryusei]

Why do they need it?

[Yura]

In general, if you look at the situation from the outside and from a distance, you can assume that a multi-year plan is being implemented. Under the guise of Japan about the Threat of China and Russia, under the growth of nationalist sentiments in their society, with the economy allowing the construction of an army and navy equipped with the latest technology, warmed up by the situation to such an extent that the likelihood of this amendment will be adopted in Japan with a bang - Japan is implementing a plan to gain real independence (political) from the United States. I do not want to say that Japan completely distances itself from the United States, I want to say, as long as this dependence persists, no one in the world will perceive Japan as an independent player capable of influencing the situation at least around him and exclusively in his own interests.

[Just a Traveler]

They are doing the right thing, I fully support them.
They have a war with China ahead.

[tihonmarine]

Nobody speaks openly about Russia among potential opponents in Japan, but of course they don't discount it.

While they are silent, but after the constitutional change, they will speak openly.

[Elena Akinfieva]

They are preparing again, judging by the whole world, on the sly.

[cniza]

Nobody speaks openly about Russia among potential adversaries in Japan

This is all the United States is not sitting quietly, gathering another pack against us ...

[mike5551963]

and no "paper" contracts with them, today they promised - tomorrow they threw a piece of paper into the trash can.

[Devyatomayets]

The Japanese government plans to hold an all-Japanese referendum on amendments to the basic law of the state.

Everything is like ours. I don't see a problem.

[Vladimir61]

Japan is preparing to amend its post-war constitution, thereby lifting the ban on creating its own army and conducting offensive operations.

And now they have a people's squad?

[Puler]

I dare to assume that samurai will not survive one atomic attack ... since the times of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, nuclear weapons have become a hundred times more powerful, in the era of modern delivery systems for nuclear weapons and modern nuclear weapons, being a full vassal of the United States, to revive a herd of kamikaze for the interests of penguins and bark at countries such as Russia, China ... threatens the absence of Japan as such ...

[voyaka uh]

The Japanese are fatalists. They often have deadly earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis.
Cities were completely destroyed and rebuilt many times.
The threat of a nuclear strike will not stop the Japanese.

[Ros 56]

Well, why so modest

The threat of a nuclear strike will not stop the Japanese.

... You have a mistake crept into the text, you had to write - the threat of nuclear destruction ... and further in the text.

[Ros 56]

They are in vain, they now have a problem with Fukushima, and they start to get out, then this problem will become ..., in short, the whole of Japan can become one big problem.

[Hiller]

Japan's UNO is certainly not an army. And we believe. And the 11th Infantry Division of the UNO has no combat missions in the Kuril Islands. Polichenel's secret.