| Summary: | 碩士 === 國立政治大學 === 國際研究英語碩士學位學程(IMPIS) === 106 === This research presents the shifting public opinion of the Japanese population towards the article 9 of their constitution. Based on the literature gathered, most information focuses on the influence and feasibility of the constitutional amendment in Japan. Rather than focusing on such, this study offers a more inclusive analysis through concentrating on the public opinion or public’s voice. This matters as public opinion is a requirement of referendum for the constitutional amendments. According to the Japanese constitution, the constitutional amendment requires not only two-thirds of all the members of each House, also needs more than half of the public’s approval. Recently, the public’s opinion toward Article 9 has obviously changed. An inquiry on the public attitude changes from disagreeing to agreeing is highly significant. Thus, this research aims to elucidate why the approval rate increases in recent years. This research believes that the change of international situation in China, Korea, and the United States has made Japanese people feel more insecure, which influences the public opinion on supporting the constitutional amendment.
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