Japanese Protest Against Proposed Changes to Constitution

Japanese gather outside parliament to protest against suggested changes to the constitution on June 24, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan. As Japanese parliament debates changing the interpretation of Article 9 of the constitution public opinion is strengthening against Prime Minister Abe. Regular demonstrations are also organised every Friday. On June 24th some 2000 people gathered to oppose changes and to call for peace.

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Japanese gather outside parliament to protest against suggested changes to the constitution on June 24, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan. As Japanese parliament debates changing the interpretation of Article 9 of the constitution public opinion is strengthening against Prime Minister Abe and every Friday demonstrations are organised. On June 24th some 2000 people gathered to oppose any changes and to call for peace. (Photo by Alessandro Di Ciommo/AFLO)

Japanese gather outside parliament to protest against suggested changes to the constitution on June 24, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan. As Japanese parliament debates changing the interpretation of Article 9 of the constitution public opinion is strengthening against Prime Minister Abe and every Friday demonstrations are organised. On June 24th some 2000 people gathered to oppose any changes and to call for peace. (Photo by Alessandro Di Ciommo/AFLO)

Japanese gather outside parliament to protest against suggested changes to the constitution on June 24, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan. As Japanese parliament debates changing the interpretation of Article 9 of the constitution public opinion is strengthening against Prime Minister Abe and every Friday demonstrations are organised. On June 24th some 2000 people gathered to oppose any changes and to call for peace. (Photo by Alessandro Di Ciommo/AFLO)

Japanese gather outside parliament to protest against suggested changes to the constitution on June 24, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan. As Japanese parliament debates changing the interpretation of Article 9 of the constitution public opinion is strengthening against Prime Minister Abe and every Friday demonstrations are organised. On June 24th some 2000 people gathered to oppose any changes and to call for peace. (Photo by Alessandro Di Ciommo/AFLO)