Japanese take to streets in anger over PM Takaichi's erroneous Taiwan remarks
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Japanese take to streets in anger over PM Takaichi's erroneous Taiwan remarks
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi (far left) answers questions from Yoshihiko Noda, president of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (second from right in foreground), during a debate among party leaders at the National Diet in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, November 26, 2025. /VCG
In response to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent erroneous remarks on China's Taiwan and her continued lack of remorse, Japanese people held another large-scale protest in Tokyo on Friday evening, demanding that Takaichi retract her statements.
Hundreds of people gathered once again in front of the prime minister's official residence following protests on November 21 and 25. The protesters held signs that read "Takaichi resign" and "Never forget history, never repeat the same mistakes," demanding that Takaichi retract her Taiwan remarks.
Protester Tomoko said, "At present, the relations between Japan and China have cooled down. No matter how you look at it, it's all because of Takaichi's remarks."
Sakamaki, another protester, said that Japan-China relations are deteriorating, and Takaichi should retract her erroneous remarks to prevent the situation from worsening further.
Ryo, holding a cartoon depicting Takaichi shaking hands with a "specter of militarism," expressed his deep concern that Japan might become militaristic.
At a Diet meeting on November 7, Takaichi claimed that the Chinese mainland's "use of force on Taiwan" could constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan and implied the possibility of armed intervention in the Taiwan Strait, which immediately drew strong criticism at home. However, Takaichi showed no remorse, refused to retract her wrongful remarks, and even continued to defend herself on occasions such as the party leaders' debate.
An editorial published by Japan's Mainichi Shimbun on Friday stated that Takaichi's defense of her erroneous remarks during Wednesday's party leaders' debate was an attempt to abdicate responsibility.
An editorial published by Asahi Shimbun on Thursday also pointed out that there was absolutely no sign of "reflection" from Takaichi.
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She is attempting to militarize Japan notwithstanding agreements and promises previously made, and has many times visited the shrine to the barbarian WW2 soldiers.
This is going to cost Japan plenty with losses to tourism and trade.