There is also a call for stronger protest from the government over the U.S. operation, highlighting concerns about accountability.

Overall, Noda maintains that the United States acted excessively and that Japan should oppose force used to alter the status quo, even when directed at a treaty ally.

The Japanese Communist Party urges the prime minister to publicly protest the U.S. action and criticize rogue behavior, arguing leaders should not stay silent.

Japan’s opposition leader criticizes the U.S. military actions against Venezuela, questioning their justification under international law and calling the use of force excessive.

He argues that changing the status quo by force is intolerable, even for an ally, and warns that tolerating such actions could invite similar behavior by other nations or future aggression by Russia or others.

These remarks were delivered at a press conference in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on January 4, 2026, with multiple opposition figures weighing in on international law and regional security.

Another opposition leader cautions that drastic global changes may be underway and suggests citizens might need to defend their country independently.