shortened to Hantenren () is a Japanese group opposed to the Emperor of Japan, the flag of Japan, Kimigayo, and the Yasukuni Shrine.
After the birth of Princess Aiko, the first born of the Crown Prince and Princess in December 2001, 60 Hantenren members conducted a protest against nationwide celebrations of the birth. One member Homare Kitano, 42, is quoted saying âÂÂToday, many other children were born, but this baby will be praised as if she is the most blessed childâÂÂ. Other protesters chanted slogans such as âÂÂWe wonâÂÂt celebrateâ and âÂÂNo need for successor to Imperial family,â while wearing sashes with an âÂÂXâ written over the kanji for celebration.
During the 2019 Japanese imperial transition, Hantenren supporters protested the ascension of Naruhito.