Japan has moved in a decade from pacifist protest to broad acceptance of stronger defense, driven by regional threats and doubts about U.S. protection. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/12/16/japan/japans-pacifism-meets-reality/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #constitution #article9 #pacifism #defense #us #sdf