Japanese citizens hold a protest rally against military companies exporting weapons.

In recent years, the Japanese government has continuously increased defense budget, lifted the ban on arms exports, and promoted the development of the domestic military industry in Japan. On the 26th local time, Japanese people held a protest rally in front of the headquarters of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, the largest military industry company in Japan, opposing the export of lethal weapons. The Japanese government has been increasing defense budget for many years to expand military preparedness and drive growth in the military industry. In the financial report for the 2025 fiscal year, Japan's three major heavy industry giants - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and IHI Corporation - all achieved their highest profits in history.