Over half of Japanese oppose lifting ban on lethal weapons exports, polls suggest
2026-05-18 09:48:52 source：CGTN
May 18, 2026
More than half of respondents in recent Japanese opinion polls opposed the government's decision to lift restrictions on exports of lethal weapons.
A poll released by Kyodo News on Sunday showed that 57.2% of respondents rejected allowing exports of lethal weapons, while 37.1% were in favor.
Another poll conducted by public broadcaster NHK from May 8 to 10 found that 52% of respondents opposed the government's move to open the door to lethal arms exports, while 35% expressed support.
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