Japan has kept its arms export ban since 1976 out of respect for its pacifist constitution. The constitution renounces war and the use of force in settling international disputes.

• 译文：日本自1976年以来出于对其和平主义宪法的考虑禁止武器出口，宪法规定日本放弃使用武力和战争的方式解决国际争端。