 Japanese nuclear weapons program

As of October 2023, Japan does not possess nuclear weapons, but it has a complex history concerning nuclear armament and disarmament that aligns with its post-World War II pacifist constitution and broader security policies. ### Historical Context 1. **Post-World War II Period**: After experiencing the devastation of atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, Japan embraced a pacifist stance.