政治｜非核三原則見直しへの抗議声明 / Politics | Protest Statement Against the Review of the Three Non-Nuclear Principles

Summary

The Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Victims Organizations (Hidankyo) has issued a strong protest statement regarding Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s consideration of revising the three non-nuclear principles.

Hidankyo asserts that it is unacceptable to overturn the government’s past positions and emphasizes the importance of upholding the three non-nuclear principles, calling for them to be legally enshrined. This protest is taking place against the backdrop of discussions aimed at revising national security strategies, with voices of anger emerging from the affected regions.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Why is there always a meeting but nothing gets decided?
Log: That’s because opinions are divided on revising the Three Non-Nuclear Principles. The strong protests from the Hibakusha Association are part of that.
Chako: But why is everyone so angry about it?
Log: It’s a serious issue for the victims because it would overturn the government’s past stance.
Navi: The Three Non-Nuclear Principles are considered a crucial pillar of Japan’s security policy. That’s why there’s strong resistance to any revision.

Admin’s Note

The recent protest statement from the Japan Confederation of A-and-H-bomb Survivors Organizations highlights the strong awareness among the public regarding the Three Non-Nuclear Principles. The voices of the people from the bombed areas, especially given the historical context, are particularly significant. I’m curious to see how the government will address this issue moving forward. As mentioned in our discussions, maintaining consistency with past government positions is crucial for respecting the rights of the victims.