In response to the trend of the Japanese government trying to develop nuclear-powered submarines, several Japanese civic groups issued a joint statement on July 14 stating that Japan has long promoted the abolition of nuclear weapons, and Japan's Basic Law on Nuclear Energy stipulates that the use of nuclear energy is limited to peaceful purposes. Possession of nuclear submarines would mean Japan's self-denial of this position. The “Peace Boat” organization, which participated in issuing the joint statement, said on its website that Japan's ruling party and government expert panel put forward proposals relating to the possession of nuclear submarines, which is a very dangerous trend. Nuclear submarines are equipment for long-range diving and attacks, and owning a nuclear submarine would seriously deviate from the “exclusive defense” principle that Japan pursues.

In response to the trend of the Japanese government trying to develop nuclear-powered submarines, several Japanese civic groups issued a joint statement on July 14 stating that Japan has long promoted the abolition of nuclear weapons, and Japan's Basic Law on Nuclear Energy stipulates that the use of nuclear energy is limited to peaceful purposes. Possession of nuclear submarines would mean Japan's self-denial of this position. The “Peace Boat” organization, which participated in issuing the joint statement, said on its website that Japan's ruling party and a panel of government experts put forward proposals relating to the possession of nuclear submarines, which is a very dangerous trend. Nuclear submarines are equipment for long-range diving and attacks, and owning a nuclear submarine would seriously deviate from the “exclusive defense” principle followed by Japan.