March 3 marks the 76th anniversary of the enactment of the Constitution of Japan. In an NHK poll, 35% of respondents answered "I think it needs to be amended" 32% said they thought it was necessary to amend Article 9, which stipulates the renunciation of war.

In addition, when asked about the relationship with Article 9 in relation to the government's decision to possess the ability to strike at enemy missile launch bases, 9% did not think it would violate the Constitution.