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■November 2, 2006, Asahi Shimbun (evening edition) |
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We believe that
peace cannot be
created through force, but only through patient dialogue. Given the
tense international situation today following North Korea's nuclear
testing, we need to emphasise this even more than ever.
Knowing the tragedy of war and the fear of nuclear weapons through its
World War II experiences, Japan has learnt that peace could not be
formed through force. On November 3 60 years ago, the Japanese
Constitution was proclaimed, including Article 9 which pledges not to
wage war or maintain military forces. This peace constitution was born
from and supported by the wish of the people to never repeat the
experience of such a tragic war, and the determination to show to Asia
that such colonial rule and wars of invasion will never be repeated.
War and weapons cannot bring about peace, only further war. Based on
the strong wishes of survivors of war and the atomic bomb, this peace
constitution has been maintained for the past 60 years.
This public notice was bound to arouse different thoughts and feelings
in those who saw it. We hope that it was a chance for people to
question themselves and come up with their own conclusions.
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For more information, please contact article-9[a]peaceboat.gr.jp
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