Japan Wants to Change Its Peace Laws

May 4, 2026, 13:06
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wants to change the laws of Japan. Many people are angry and are protesting in the streets.

Main Body

The leader wants to change Article 9. This law says Japan cannot have a big army. The leader says Japan needs a stronger army to stay safe from China and North Korea. To change the law, the government needs many votes. Then, the people of Japan must vote in a big election. Some people agree with the change, but many people do not. On a special day, 50,000 people met in Tokyo. They shouted and protested. They want Japan to stay peaceful. They do not want Japan to fight in wars.

Conclusion

The government wants to change the laws for safety. However, many people in Japan still disagree.

Learning

⚡ THE POWER OF 'WANT'

In this text, we see a pattern: Someone + want(s) + to + action.

This is the best way to talk about goals or desires in English.

  • The Leader →\rightarrow wants to change (One person = add 's')
  • People →\rightarrow want to stay (Many people = no 's')

Quick Guide for A2:

  1. Singular (He/She/It): Wants to [verb] →\rightarrow She wants to study.
  2. Plural (I/You/We/They): Want to [verb] →\rightarrow They want to go.

From the Story:

  • "Japan wants to change..."
  • "They want Japan to stay peaceful."

Pro Tip: Always put 'to' before the action word!

Vocabulary Learning

change (v.)
to make different
Example:She wants to change her hairstyle.
law (n.)
a rule that must be followed
Example:The law says you must wear a seatbelt.
people (n.)
many humans
Example:People gather in the park.
vote (v.)
to choose in an election
Example:You can vote for your favorite candidate.
election (n.)
a public vote to choose leaders
Example:The election will be held next month.
agree (v.)
to have the same opinion
Example:I agree with you.
disagree (v.)
to have a different opinion
Example:I disagree with that idea.
safe (adj.)
free from danger
Example:It is safe to walk alone at night.
army (n.)
a group of soldiers
Example:The army protects the country.
protest (v.)
to show disagreement publicly
Example:They protested against the new rule.
streets (n.)
roads in a town
Example:The streets were crowded with cars.
Tokyo (n.)
capital city of Japan
Example:Tokyo is a very busy city.
special (adj.)
not ordinary
Example:It was a special day for us.
day (n.)
a period of 24 hours
Example:Today is a good day.
big (adj.)
large in size
Example:She has a big house.
strong (adj.)
powerful
Example:He is a strong man.
need (v.)
require something
Example:I need a cup of coffee.
stay (v.)
remain in a place
Example:Please stay here.
fight (v.)
to battle
Example:They will fight for their rights.
war (n.)
a large conflict between nations
Example:War causes many problems.
peace (n.)
absence of war
Example:We all want peace.
safety (n.)
condition of being safe
Example:Safety is important.