As Japan commemorates the 81st anniversary of the Nagasaki atomic bombing, discussions around nuclear weapons are reigniting, challenging the nation's pacifist principles. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi have sparked controversy by suggesting a reevaluation of Japan's non-nuclear stance amidst rising military tensions in East Asia. Survivors of the bombings express concern over the shift towards militarism, fearing it undermines Japan's long-standing commitment to peace.