Revelers held up signs and shouted for the resignation of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at “Drop Bass Not Bombs,” a protest rave in Tokyo on Sunday. Chants included “Stop the War,” “Stop Discrimination” and “Protect the Constitution.” The gathering, blending music and political expression, reflected a growing wave of opposition to government policies and militarization.
NHKがデモを全然報道しないので、お店休んでカメラ持って撮影取材してきました。新宿駅前で行われたプロテストレイヴ「DROP BASS NOT BOMBS」。一人ひとりの切実な表現の集まりです。… pic.twitter.com/2Kp6Hwfavm
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Revelers Gather at Drop Bass Not Bombs Music Event
A steady stream of participants turned out for the gathering staged at the plaza in front of Shinjuku Station’s southeast exit. They danced to sets from local DJs such as CMT, Phonehead and Mayudepth. Organizers stressed it was more than just a music event — it was a “block party against fascism and racism,” and a protest against the governments of Takaichi and Donald Trump.
Similar gatherings have occurred in Tokyo in recent years, where dance music and political protest have converged on the streets. In July 2025, a protest rave at Shinjuku Station focused on opposing racism, while a 2024 event rallied participants in solidarity with Palestine. These gatherings highlight a growing tradition of using music and performance as a form of political expression in the city.
The Israeli Embassy in Chiyoda, Tokyo | Image: Wikimedia
Israeli Embassy Refuses To Accept Atomic Bomb Survivors’ Statement on Iran Conflict
Activism in Japan is not limited to the streets. Citizens also engage in global issues through advocacy and campaigns. Earlier this month, four atomic bomb survivor groups issued a statement calling for an immediate cease-fire following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. They sent the statements to the US and Israeli embassies. Israel refused to accept the letter.
“The document was sent back without even being read. I think they have become completely closed off to the voices of peace,” said Shigemitsu Tanaka, head of the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Survivors Council. In the statement, the four organizations described the attacks on Iran as “outrageous,” while also warning of the region’s slide toward a full-blown humanitarian catastrophe.
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Updated On March 30, 2026
