Abstract
The 9th Article was added to the Constitution of Japan, known as the "Pacifist Constitution" (Heiwa-Kenp during) during the occupation following World War II. It has been written by the Americans, and is aimed at delegating or limiting Japan's military power in favor of collective security. Today, Japan is the world's fifth largest economy, and plays an important role on the international scene. But would Japan be able to maintain its place without any military credibility? The Constitution had been written in a particular context that is outdated today, but Japanese people feel safer with this article, even if it prevents them from playing a significant role in international situations.
