Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the protests in Japan against U.S. President Trump's visit, highlighting public discontent regarding military expansion and the strengthening of the U.S.-Japan alliance, which is perceived as a threat to regional stability [3][4]. Group 1: Protests and Public Sentiment - Japanese citizens have organized protests against Trump's visit, expressing strong opposition to the U.S.-Japan security alliance and military expansion [3]. - Protesters argue that the U.S. is using tariffs as a weapon, undermining economic globalization for its own benefit, and that Japan should pursue an independent foreign policy [3]. - The protests included slogans against the U.S.-Japan summit and calls for peace, reflecting deep-seated concerns about the implications of military cooperation [3][4]. Group 2: Government Actions and Military Spending - During the summit, both leaders emphasized the need to strengthen their alliance and advance the "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" strategy, with Trump encouraging Japan to increase its defense procurement from the U.S. [4]. - Japan's Prime Minister has accelerated the goal of defense spending to 2% of GDP, originally set for 2027, to be achieved by the current fiscal year [4]. - The revision of Japan's "security three documents" is planned to be completed by the end of 2026, indicating a significant shift in Japan's defense policy [4].

Core Points - The meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Sanna Marin and U.S. President Trump in Tokyo has sparked significant public protests in Japan against the strengthening of the Japan-U.S. military alliance and military expansion [1][2] - Protesters argue that the U.S. is weaponizing tariffs, which undermines economic globalization and serves to maximize U.S. interests at the expense of Japan's independent foreign policy [1] - The Japanese government plans to accelerate its defense spending goals, aiming for defense expenditures to reach 2% of GDP earlier than previously scheduled, and to revise key security documents by the end of 2026 [2] Group 1 - Public protests against Trump's visit highlight widespread discontent regarding military alliances and regional stability [1] - The "Opposition to Trump's Visit Committee" criticizes U.S. tariff policies as violent and self-serving, calling for Japan to pursue an independent diplomatic path [1] - Local residents in Okinawa express concerns over the negative impacts of U.S. military presence, including safety incidents and noise pollution [1] Group 2 - The revision of Japan's security documents is seen as a departure from the country's pacifist constitution, with concerns that increased military spending will burden taxpayers amid rising living costs [2] - The U.S. and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to a stronger alliance and the "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" initiative during the summit [2] - Trump welcomed Japan's plans to increase procurement of U.S. defense equipment, indicating a deepening military cooperation [2]

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