Residents of Japan expressed their frustration with the country's monetary recklessness by gathering outside the Ministry of Finance in Tokyo. Protesters shouted slogans, brandished signs, and chanted for the dismantling of the finance ministry. While the protest may be considered relatively tame by global standards, it is notable in Japan, known for its politeness. The demonstration received limited media coverage. The protest is reportedly the fifth of its kind in Japan, with participants expressing various reasons for attending. The protest comes amidst concerns over inflation, high food prices, inadequate pensions, and governmental spending on overseas initiatives and war. Bitcoin advocates also attended the event, but their true agendas remain unclear. The protesters believe that peer-to-peer, permissionless electronic cash with privacy protocols can be a more effective means of addressing political spending than protests alone.



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