On the second anniversary of his assassination, Shinzo Abe and his vision continue to inspire Japan as it navigates through a dangerous and unstable world.
As it stands, Japan's constitution does not contain any provisions for national defense or the eventuality of an emergency. The Diet cannot put these off.
Emperor Naruhito has inherited the spirit of dedication of his predecessors and has dedicated himself to the interests and happiness of the people of Japan.
In his policy speech, Prime Minister Kishida focused on restoring public trust, but left understated the severe security environment Japan faces today.
Amid the increasing threat of despotic regimes, the new Kishida Cabinet must prioritize constitutional reform to establish defense as a core state function.
Kishida vowed to continue Abe's legacy by addressing issues such as the North Korean abductions, constitutional revision, and imperial succession.
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Without changes to protect succession, there could be no young Imperial family members when Prince Hisahito ascends to the throne.
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Japan has always looked to the emperor, and the unbroken imperial line, as the mainstay of our governance.
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Questions have been raised as to whether Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement ceremony violated the separation of political and religious institutions established by the Constitution. Criticism...