Thousands Rally in Tokyo Rain to Protest Abe’s Defense-Law Plans
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Thousands gathered in Tokyo on Sunday to oppose Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s push to expand the powers of Japan’s military amid a territorial dispute with China.
Amid light rain protesters stood in front of the Diet building with placards reading “Reject the War Bill Now!” and “We’re Against War, Kill the Bill!” Yoko Goto, a retired 72-year-old who traveled from nearby Kawasaki City, said: “I hope today’s actions mark a sea change.”