Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that Japanese Prime Minister Kishi's recent actions and statements are leading Japan towards becoming a "war state," which has drawn significant criticism from opposition parties and the public [1][3]. - Opposition leaders, including the Social Democratic Party and the Communist Party, have labeled Kishi's administration as the "most dangerous Liberal Democratic Party government since World War II" due to its military expansion under the guise of defense [1]. - There is a strong public backlash against the government's increasing defense budget and attempts to amend the "peace constitution," which many believe detracts from social welfare and exacerbates regional tensions [1][3]. Group 2 - Protests have erupted in Tokyo, with hundreds of citizens demanding Kishi retract his controversial statements regarding Taiwan and prioritize improving citizens' lives over military spending [3][5]. - Residents express that Kishi is viewed as a traitor to the nation, emphasizing that military expenditures should not come at the expense of basic living needs [5][6]. - The public sentiment reflects a belief that the government is misallocating tax revenues, which are historically high, towards military purchases rather than addressing poverty and social welfare [6][8].

当地居民:军费说到底都是我们的税金。政府年年都说税收创历史新高,却不把钱用在我们每天吃的 面包上,而是用来买美国的武器或者投入日本的军工产业。 日本政府以所谓"防卫"的名义推动军备扩张,遭到许多日本民众的强烈谴责和反对。他们指出,当前 日本政府不断增加军费、推动修改"和平宪法"的做法,严重损害民生,加剧地区紧张局势。 当地居民:与其把钱花在防卫费,也就是战争工具上,不如把钱用在改善国民生活上。 当地居民:我认为破坏国家间的约定是绝对不能被允许的。高市应立刻撤回相关发言并且辞职。日 本已经出现贫困化,许多人过着吃了上顿没下顿的生活。在这种情况下扩充军备完全是对国民的背叛。 每当民众要求增加社会福利时,政府就说"没有财源""需要财源",可这些财源最终却用在军备上,这是彻头 彻尾的错误。国民在挨饿,却去扩充军备,说到底只是为了向美国示好,肥养美国军工产业。而且日本国内 产业也在向军工倾斜,这是非常危险的,完全是在为走向战争做准备。战争一旦发生,受害的只有普通民 众。 [责任编辑：杨晓] 当地居民:对于日本来说,高市是国家的叛徒,所以我认为她必须立刻下台。高市得意忘形地发表那种 言论,中国方面的愤怒是完全可以理解的。 ...

日本政府以所谓"防卫"的名义推动军备扩张，遭到许多日本民众的强烈谴责和反对。他们指出，当前日本政府不断增加军费、推动修改"和平宪法"的做法， 严重损害民生，加剧地区紧张局势。 0:00 当地居民：与其把钱花在防卫费，也就是战争工具上，不如把钱用在改善国民生活上。 当地居民：军费说到底都是我们的税金。政府年年都说税收创历史新高，却不把钱用在我们每天吃的面包上，而是用来买美国的武器或者投入日本的军工产 业。 当地居民：我认为破坏国家间的约定是绝对不能被允许的。高市应立刻撤回相关发言并且辞职。日本已经出现贫困化，许多人过着吃了上顿没下顿的生活。 在这种情况下扩充军备完全是对国民的背叛。每当民众要求增加社会福利时，政府就说"没有财源""需要财源"，可这些财源最终却用在军备上，这是彻头彻 尾的错误。国民在挨饿，却去扩充军备，说到底只是为了向美国示好，肥养美国军工产业。而且日本国内产业也在向军工倾斜，这是非常危险的，完全是在 为走向战争做准备。战争一旦发生，受害的只有普通民众。 责编：张青津、卢思宇 当地居民：对于日本来说，高市是国家的叛徒，所以我认为她必须立刻下台。高市得意忘形地发表那种言论，中国方面的愤怒是完全可以理 ...

集会参加者：我认为这是没有正视历史事实的问题，尤其是拥有大规模杀伤性武器。一旦使用，其造成的伤害将极其巨大。特别是日本曾经给亚洲人民带来 了巨大的伤害，进行殖民统治、发动侵略，夺取领土并造成破坏。对于这些历史，日本是否进行了充分的反省，并将历史正确地传承下去？这方面日本做得 实在太不够了。 集会参加者：日本作为唯一遭核爆的国家，政府却在讨论拥有核武器，甚至动摇"无核三原则"，这是极其不负责任的行为。高市政权试图走向大规模军备扩 张，导致日本民生受到挤压。我对此也要强烈发声反对。 当地时间26日晚，日本多名国会议员与民众在东京举行集会，针对日本首相高市早苗的涉台错误言论、持续推进军备扩张等发出强烈反对声音。 日本众议院议员 田村智子：民众生活相关的预算并未得到应有的增加，唯独防卫费、防卫预算却在异常增长。这样真的可以吗？我想提出这个质问。 日本参议院议员 社会民主党党首 福岛瑞穗：在高市政权成立时，我就给它起了一个名字，叫"战争准备内阁"。事实正是如此，"战争准备"正以滚雪球般的 速度推进。高市说安全环境一天比一天严峻，但这难道不是她的责任吗？践踏宪法、践踏法律，连政府既有见解都不顾的首相我认为必须下台。各位觉 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Japanese government has finalized its budget for the fiscal year 2026, with defense spending reaching approximately 9 trillion yen, marking a historic high. This decision has sparked significant public opposition regarding military expansion and the government's stance on historical issues related to Japan's past actions in Asia [1]. Group 1: Budget and Defense Spending - The defense budget for fiscal year 2026 is set at around 9 trillion yen, which includes funding for the U.S. military's reorganization costs, representing a record increase in Japan's defense spending [1]. - There is a notable lack of increase in budgets related to public welfare and living standards, contrasting sharply with the significant rise in defense expenditure [1]. Group 2: Public Opposition - Numerous Japanese lawmakers and citizens gathered in Tokyo to express strong opposition to Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide's comments regarding Taiwan and the ongoing military buildup [1]. - Participants in the protest voiced concerns about Japan's historical actions, emphasizing the need for proper reflection and acknowledgment of past aggressions, particularly regarding the use of weapons of mass destruction [1].

日本汉字能力检定协会自1995年起每年评选年度汉字,"熊"字今年当选的主要原因是今年日本各地的"熊 出没"现象。据日本环境省12月5日公布的数据,4月至11月,日本全国共有230人遭到熊袭击,其中13人死亡, 伤亡数字均创历史新高。仅12月4日当天,日本各地至少有5人因遭熊袭击而受伤。此外,与往年相比,今年 7月以来熊的活动范围明显向人类生活圈靠近,引发民众对外出安全的强烈担忧,并波及旅游业。 主笔 赵世峰 12月12日,反映日本2025年世态民情的年度汉字在京都清水寺揭晓,"熊"字脱颖而出,在总计18.9万张选票 中得到超过2.3万票,得票数紧随其后的依次是"米"和"高",这三个字都与民生息息相关。 当然,"高"字位列年度汉字前三位还有一个原因,就是日本首位女首相高市早苗。只是,高市并未兑现竞选 期间抑制物价的承诺,反倒把钱花在扩充防卫费上,甚至还要为此举债以及加征个人所得税。 在2025财年补充预算案中,追加编入"防卫力强化"费1.1万亿日元。此前的2025财年原始预算中,防卫费已 达11万亿日元。按日本政府发布的各季度国内生产总值(GDP)增长率估算,防卫开支占GDP的比重达到 2%。 日本政府在202 ...

Core Points - The Japanese government has approved a supplementary budget for the fiscal year 2025, increasing defense spending to 2% of GDP, raising concerns across various sectors [1][6] - The total defense-related expenses for fiscal year 2025 will reach approximately 11 trillion yen (about 498.3 billion RMB), including an initial budget of over 9.9 trillion yen [1][4] Group 1: Defense Budget Details - The supplementary budget allocates 847.2 billion yen for the purchase of naval vessels, including two "Maya" class destroyers and four "Taigei" class submarines [2] - The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force plans to construct 12 "Maya" class destroyers from 2024 to 2028, with upgrades for two existing destroyers funded separately [2] - The total defense-related budget, including missile procurement and other security-related expenditures, exceeds 1 trillion yen [3] Group 2: Historical Context and Policy Changes - Japan's post-World War II defense policy has historically adhered to a "self-defense" principle, with a self-imposed limit of 1% of GNP for defense spending established in 1976 [5] - The limit was theoretically lifted in 1987 but remained a practical constraint for two decades due to domestic opposition [5] - The U.S. has pressured Japan to increase military spending to share the burden of global military responsibilities, aligning with the ambitions of Japan's hawkish political factions [5][6] Group 3: Recent Developments and Public Sentiment - The current government aims to achieve a defense spending ratio of over 2% by fiscal year 2027, a target accelerated to be met within the current fiscal year [8] - The rapid increase in defense spending has been influenced by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, which has shifted public sentiment towards supporting military expansion [7][8] - Critics argue that the rising defense budget, exceeding 10 trillion yen, poses a heavy burden on the economy and neglects public welfare [9]

Group 1 - The Japanese government has approved a supplementary budget for the fiscal year 2025, increasing defense spending to 2% of GDP, raising concerns across various sectors [1] - The supplementary budget includes defense-related expenses of 1.1 trillion yen (approximately 49.8 billion RMB), bringing total defense spending for the fiscal year 2025 to about 11 trillion yen (approximately 498.2 billion RMB) [1] - The government aims to increase total defense spending to approximately 43 trillion yen (about 1.95 trillion RMB) from 2023 to 2027, with a target of achieving 2% of GDP by the fiscal year 2027 [1] Group 2 - The new "Security Three Documents" propose a fundamental strengthening of defense capabilities, including the ability to attack enemy bases, which undermines Japan's principle of "defensive defense" [2] - Concerns have been raised regarding the heavy burden of over 10 trillion yen in defense spending on the Japanese economy, which may neglect public welfare [2]

Core Viewpoint - The protests in Tokyo against the Japanese government's plans to expand U.S. military bases in Okinawa and the southwestern islands reflect significant public concern over military buildup and its implications for local security [1][3]. Group 1: Public Sentiment - Protesters are holding signs with messages like "Stop the construction of the Henoko base" and "Stop militarism," indicating widespread opposition to the government's military expansion plans [3]. - Participants express fears that the military buildup in the southwestern islands could threaten local security, emphasizing that Okinawa may become a frontline in potential conflicts [3]. - There is a strong sentiment that the government is not respecting the opinions of Okinawa residents, which could lead to increased burdens on the local population [3]. Group 2: Specific Concerns - Protesters highlight that the construction of the Henoko base is part of a broader military reinforcement strategy, which they believe will exacerbate the situation in Okinawa [3]. - Concerns are raised regarding the lack of media coverage in Japan about the military base construction and missile deployment, which adds to the fear among residents [3]. - The recent controversial statements by political figures regarding Taiwan are viewed as irresponsible and dangerous, with calls for Japan to refrain from military expansion to maintain peace [3].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights public protests in Tokyo against the Japanese government's plans to expand U.S. military bases in Okinawa and other southwestern islands, with concerns over increased militarization and potential threats to local security [1][2]. Group 1: Public Sentiment - Protesters are holding signs and chanting slogans demanding the government halt the construction of the U.S. military base in Henoko, Okinawa, expressing fears that military expansion could escalate local security threats [1]. - Participants argue that the construction of the Henoko base is part of a broader militarization effort that will further burden Okinawa [1]. - There is a strong sentiment among protesters that if the government ignores local opinions and continues militarization, Okinawa could become a frontline in potential conflicts [1]. Group 2: Concerns Over Military Expansion - Protesters are alarmed by the ongoing construction of military bases and missile deployments in southwestern islands, noting that such developments are underreported in Japanese media, which adds to their fears [1]. - High-profile comments from politicians, such as those from Seiko Noda regarding Taiwan, are viewed as irresponsible and dangerous by the protesters [2][4]. - The sentiment is that Japan must cease military expansion to maintain peace, emphasizing that the Taiwan issue is a matter of China's internal affairs and should not involve Japan or the U.S. [3][4].