July 15, 2026

Multiple Japanese civic groups issued a joint statement on Tuesday opposing Japan's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, in response to moves by the government to pursue the development of such vessels.

The statement said Japan has long advocated the abolition of nuclear weapons and that the country's Atomic Energy Basic Act confines the use of nuclear energy solely to peaceful purposes.

To possess nuclear-powered submarines, it said, would amount to Japan repudiating its own longstanding position.

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