Rethinking Japan’s Constitution: Expert Views from Media Law and International Relations (Japanese)

On May 3, 2025, Professor Nobumasa Akiyama (Graduate School of Law) was featured in Nikkei Shimbun in an interview titled
“Rethinking Japan’s Constitution: Expert Views from Media Law and International Relations.” Published to mark the 78th anniversary of Japan’s postwar constitution, the article explores emerging challenges and features expert insights. Professor Akiyama discusses Article 9, which renounces the right of belligerency and prohibits the maintenance of armed forces. He emphasizes its symbolic importance in expressing Japan’s ideals on the global stage, while also pointing out its limitations in addressing today’s evolving security environment and technological developments. While recognizing the difficulty of separating constitutional debate from ideology, he calls for open discussion on revision and reinterpretation, stressing the need for agile policymaking in a rapidly changing world.

https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUA1767K0X10C25A4000000/