Nationwide protests have erupted in more than 2000 locations across the U.S., as demonstrators voice their disapproval of the monarchy system. Originating from a Japanese news source, though not strictly pertaining to Japanese events, this recent wave of uprisings calls into question the relevance of the monarchy in the modern age. The specifics of the protests including who is organising them and their main objectives remain uncertain and bear watching.

In Japan, this news is taken with interest, as they are a constitutional monarchy. There's a national understanding of the monarchy's role not as a governing entity, but as a cultural and historical symbol. This type of protest in the U.S reflects a questioning of democratic norms there, which may influence discussions regarding Japan's own monarchy.

Monarchy as a system of government is not prevalent in the U.S or EU, making these protests peculiar to say the least. Such uprisings over governance are usually associated with dissatisfaction over democratic institutions in these regions.