As reported previously (see here and here), the Japanese government’s intention to increase its military capabilities have produced a growing anti militarism movement in Japan. Its passage in Parliament produced violent scenes as opposition deputies tried to stop the reading of the bill. Meanwhile huge crowds outside broke through police barriers and surrounded the Japanese parliament in protest. Thousands of concrete workers throughout Japan took strike action in protest at this new bill, with other actions also being undertaken by other workers.
As reported previously (see here and here), the Japanese government’s intention to increase its military capabilities have produced a growing anti militarism movement in Japan. Its passage in Parliament produced violent scenes as opposition deputies tried to stop the reading of the bill. Meanwhile huge crowds outside broke through police barriers and surrounded the Japanese parliament in protest. Thousands of concrete workers throughout Japan took strike action in protest at this new bill, with other actions also being undertaken by other workers.