# The widespread domestic opposition to amending Japan’s postwar constitution

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Podcast: [World Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/world-today-319503)
Published: 2026-04-20T13:27:00+00:00
Episode link: 1_2764429
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① Tens of thousands of people have gathered at the parliament building in Tokyo to protest constitutional revision spearheaded by Japan’s Sanae Takaichi. Why is a remilitarized Japan a threat to regional peace? (00:55) ② Iran says there is no plan for a second round of talks with Washington. How is the US seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship complicating the situation? (15:35) ③ A humanoid robot has won a half-marathon in Beijing, defeating the human world record. So what does this tell us about the pace of humanoid robotics development? (25:20) ④ The Iran war has soured Britain’s relations with the US. How is this situation prompting Britain to look to the EU again? (35:17) ⑤ Despite being a self-proclaimed NGO, the National Endowment for Democracy is widely regarded as aligned with Washington’s foreign policy objectives. How does its track record look like? Why is China a primary focus of its infiltration and subversive activities? (44:58)

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