Article 9 in Focus as Takaichi Pushes for Revision of Constitution

Takaichi reaffirms push to revise Constitution for modern times

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday once again signaled her intention to pursue a revision of the Constitution, as she stressed that the postwar supreme law, which…

Japan PM Takaichi reaffirms push to revise Constitution for modern times

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday once again signaled her intention to pursue a revision of the Constitution, as she stressed that the postwar supreme law, which serves as the foundation of the country, "should be periodically updated in accordance with the demands of the times."

Article 9 in focus as Takaichi pushes for revision of Constitution

Without explicitly mentioning Article 9, Takaichi said the charter — unchanged since 1947 — must be updated to reflect today's international environment and security realities.

Japanese PM reaffirms intention to revise Constitution

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, on Sunday, the country's Constitution Memorial Day, reaffirmed her intention to revise the Constitution, local media reported.

Japanese Prime Minister signals revision of constitution

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi once again signalled pursuing a revision of the country's 1947 Constitution, local media reported on Sunday. Takaichi expressed her intent in a video...