Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is heckled by protesters during a World War II memorial event in Okinawa, according to television footage reported by multiple outlets. The demonstrators shout slogans such as “No to war” and jeer while she speaks at the ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the end of the 1945 Battle of Okinawa. Protesters’ complaints are linked to Japan’s perceived further movement away from its long-standing pacifist stance. Reporting also connects the heckling to recent policy steps and political positions. In April, Japan loosens rules on lethal arms exports, a move described in the reports as part of a broader shift in security policy. Takaichi is characterized across the accounts as a security-focused figure, with outlets noting that she has previously angered China with remarks about Taiwan. The reports also state that Takaichi says she wants to revise Japan’s constitution, a position that critics associate with ending or weakening the country’s pacifist framework. Overall, the incidents reflect domestic opposition to changes in Japan’s security direction presented by the government.