Japan marks Nagasaki bombing anniversary as nuclear debate rattles pacificists
Summary
The Japanese city of Nagasaki held a ceremony to mark 81 years since the US atomic bombing, with many calling nuclear weapons an absolute evil. Meanwhile, the Japanese government, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, is reconsidering its strict anti-nuclear weapons policies due to regional security concerns, especially about China and doubts about US protection.Key Facts
- Nagasaki marked 81 years since the US dropped an atomic bomb there in 1945.
- The bombing killed about 70,000 people by the end of that year.
- Nagasaki’s mayor called nuclear weapons an "absolute evil" and warned against relying on nuclear deterrence.
- Japan has three non-nuclear principles: not possessing, not producing, and not allowing nuclear weapons into the country.
- Prime Minister Takaichi supports only the first two principles and has not confirmed commitment to the third.
- Japan’s constitution renounces offensive military force and has historically avoided nuclear weapons.
- Regional tensions are rising due to China’s military growth and doubts about US security guarantees.
- Japan’s Defence Minister encouraged open discussion about Japan’s nuclear stance without taboo.
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