Japanese public opinion shifts: US now seen as top threat to world peace

A Japan Press Research Institute survey shows 26.8% of Japanese now view the US as the greatest threat to global peace, up 9.3 points from last year and surpassing China (6.6% in 2024). Russia, previously top, fell to third. This marks a notable shift in Japanese public perception, likely driven by Trump-era US policies, and could complicate US-Japan alliance dynamics.