视频丨日本多地市民团体集会 反对部署“战斧”导弹

Core Viewpoint - Japan plans to procure approximately 400 U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles from FY2025 to FY2027, which has sparked significant public opposition in various cities, including Yokosuka and Kure, where citizens are concerned about the implications of military expansion and the potential alteration of Japan's pacifist constitution [1][3][4]. Group 1: Public Opposition - Citizen groups in Yokosuka have collected over 30,000 signatures opposing the deployment of Tomahawk missiles, emphasizing a desire for peaceful resolutions to conflicts and a rejection of military expansion [1][3]. - Representatives from local citizen groups express concerns that the deployment of Tomahawk missiles indicates a shift back to a military-focused stance, reminiscent of Japan's pre-World War II era [3][4]. Group 2: Defense Budget and Military Expansion - The Japanese Ministry of Defense reports that defense spending has increased for 13 consecutive years, with the FY2026 budget focusing on acquiring long-range missiles and developing coastal defense systems, including attack drones [3]. - There is a growing fear among local groups that the current government may amend the constitution to allow Japan to engage in warfare, which they consider a serious issue [4]. Group 3: Personal Perspectives - Local representatives express personal concerns about the militarization trend, highlighting the desire for future generations to live in a peaceful environment, contrasting with the current trajectory towards military buildup [6].