Japanese civil society holds "war exhibition" to call for opposition to military expansion and constitutional amendment

On the 3rd, several civil society organizations in Japan jointly held a "War Exhibition" in Edogawa District, Tokyo, to display historical materials on Japan's aggressive war during World War II, calling on Japanese society to adhere to peace and to oppose the Taka City Government's move to expand the military and amend the constitution. The organizers expressed the hope that these displays would allow the Japanese people to correctly understand history and prevent Japan from embarking on the path of war again.

Representative of the organizer of the "War Exhibition" Takashi Ohtani: I think it is very important to view history correctly, especially to understand the truth of history. Nowadays, there are various opinions, and some people spread content that distorts history. I think it's still important to delve deeper into the historical truth, and the words and actions of members of Congress have a very powerful impact. So in this sense, I hope they can carefully examine the historical background before speaking to society.

Hiroshi Yamamoto, representative of the organizer of the "War Exhibition": The current government doesn't know what's going on. It always takes actions that move towards launching a war. So in this regard, we hope to have a deterrent effect, even if it is small.

Visitors to the site expressed opposition to the Japanese government's push to revise the "Three Non-nuclear Principles", continuously increase defense spending, and downplay Japan's history of aggression.

Visitor: It is important to understand history. As the history of war gradually becomes distant in the lives of Japanese people, I hope that more people can learn about and understand war through such opportunities.

Visitor: The military budget cannot be increased, it should be cut. To use these funds to improve our lives, we must give more and more citizens a voice.

Visitor: At a ceremony in Japan on August 15, Sanae Takaichi omitted the word "reflection," which became a talking point. I think this kind of prime minister is too outrageous to not pay attention to the suffering of the people and only pursue war.