April 13, 2026

Expressing her intention on constitutional revision, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi claimed on Sunday that "Voluntary constitutional revision crafted by the Japanese people is a core party principle. The time has come," the Asahi Shimbun reported on Sunday. A Chinese expert said the move reflects an attempt by Takaichi and Japanese right-wing forces to set a clearer timetable for amending the pacifist Constitution and loosening legal constraints on the Japan Self-Defense Forces (SDF).

Amid domestic opposition, Japan's ruling party, the LDP on Sunday adopted its 2026 policies for its political and campaign activities, including a goal to submit a draft constitutional amendment to the Diet, Japan's parliament.

Beyond claiming that the time has come, Takaichi also claimed that discussions on constitutional revision in the Diet should be accelerated, per Asahi Shimbun.

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