Japan pacifists heckle PM Takaichi at Okinawa WWII shrine (opens original article in a new tab)

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faced protests at a WWII memorial event as critics oppose her government's move away from pacifism, with demonstrators demanding protection of Japan's peace constitution.

• Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was heckled at a WWII memorial event by protesters opposing Japan's shift from pacifism
• Protesters shouted 'No to war!' and 'Protect Article 9!' referencing Japan's pacifist constitution clause
• Takaichi's government has relaxed arms export rules and discussed constitutional revisions, prompting regional tensions