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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Japan has just made an historic shift: In December, Tokyo announced a doubling of its defence budget by 2027, the first time this has happened since World War II. The Japanese are wary of China and North Korea.
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Japan has the responsibility to protect their free people at all times. About time they're doing something about it.
Respect from Finland. 🇫🇮🤝🇯🇵
Thank you from Japan 🇯🇵 ❤🇫🇮
I never worked with Japanese Defense forces, but from the interviews and training these men are incredibly well-disciplined and professional. No false bravado, just confidence. Those are hallmarks of outstanding soldiers. Most certainly they have an amazing military tradition. This is the nation that has made it a habit to shock world powers. In the Middle Ages they defied the Mongols. In the early 1900's, they trounced the Russians. In World War II, they were the first navy to execute what we now think of as modern carrier doctrine. I'd argue that there are few nations that have as long and as proud a military history as Japan.
And to those pacifists that don't want war: that sentiment is understandable. However, whether you want war or not, war will find you. This is the one truth that you can see at every turn in recorded history. You cannot avoid war by disarming, all you do is make yourself a target to those that have armed and have bad intentions. History shows us time and time and time again that those who disarm in the vain hope that it will bring peace are inevitably victimized by those that armed. The best guarantor of peace is through military might.
Truer wordsve never been said. Whether we like it or not, it now seems in our lifetime it is inevitable. :-(
@@ДанилС-х6р how about the present?
like Japanese people cleaning thrash from places they visit overseas? including thrash they they DIDNT throw?
every kind of people have done atrocities if you search far enough in history.
and what do you propose Japan do now to stone for their past sins?
be slave to you? be slave to China?
what do you want them to do? tell us.
@@ДанилС-х6р this global civilization we are on is built by BLOOD, literally thousands of war crimes have been committed thu out human history. After ww2, Japans been a pacifist country
@@ДанилС-х6р yep, round 2 is near if China doesnt stop fucking around. Well said
UA is prme example - gave out its nuclear deterrent in exchange of peace in 1991 just to be attacked in an attempt to be conquered 20 years later (glad they saw it in 2014 and trained, before puppet governments were dismantling and downsizing its army - the only defence/obstacle to invader)
20th century Japanese military buildup: 😨
21st century Japanese military buildup: 😁
🇯🇵🇵🇭 Together we protect 💪💪❤️
Japan is China's kryptonite. They're one of our most important allies ever.
As a Chinese Malaysian, I grew up on stories from my parents and grandparents on the brutal invasion and occupation of Malaya during WW2 by the Japanese. My father was witness to weekly decapitations in the local marketplace of any Malayans that the Japanese soldiers thought were not respectful of them. It could be something as simple as not bowing quickly or low enough to them when they passed by. And we are not even talking of those Malayans that actually resisted them. Further, as Chinese Malayans, we were singled out for especially brutal and barbaric treatment due the support we gave to China during the Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945) that predated their invasion of Malaya. That is why, I and probably many others from countries that suffered under the brutality and barbarism of the Japanese during WW2, do not welcome the rearming of Japan. Remember during WW1, Japan was part of the Allied powers and fought on the side of the Americans and British against the Germans in Asia, where the Japanese Empire seized German possessions in the Pacific and East Asia. Yet, only 2 decades later, they were at war against the Americans and British, and invaded and conquered their colonies in Asia. Who is to say that in another 2 decades time, Japan would not become a militaristic nation again with desires of conquest in Asia?
British historian Mark Felton claims that up to 30 million people were killed, most of them civilians:
"The Japanese murdered 30 million civilians while "liberating" what it called the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere from colonial rule. About 23 million of these were ethnic Chinese. It is a crime that in sheer numbers is far greater than the Nazi Holocaust. In Germany, Holocaust denial is a crime. In Japan, it is government policy."
Yet, all you hear in the West is the Jewish holocaust where only 6 millions Jews were murdered by the Nazis. You hardly if ever hear any discussion about the staggering numbers of ethnic Chinese killed in China and South East Asia.
Did the Japanese military kill 30 million civilians?
That's stupid propaganda.
Please don't blame Japan for anything.
Then the British army killed around 60 million people?
If you look at British history...let's drink tea with opium.
90% of Japanese soldiers died from starvation.
There's no food.
I mean, I don't have any weapons or ammo, so how can I kill you?
At the time, China did not have an autonomous government and had two military gangs similar to Mexico's Los Zetas.
The Communist Party and the National Party.
The other is the Japanese military.
In fact, Mao Zedong killed 100 million Chinese people.
Why do you worship it?
I am saddened that Japan liberated Asia from colonialism, but also saddened that so many people lost their lives. But we are also horrified by the fact that 40 million of our own people were murdered in the madness of Mao Zedong. It is unlikely that Japan will attempt genocide again. But when people think of what the communists are doing to Hong Kong, Taiwan, Tibet, and Uyghur, they are horrified by the insanity of the Chinese Communist Party
The "Manhattan project" built the atomic bombs that were dropped on Japanese cities was lead by Oppenheimer, he was assisted by physics theorists most of whom like Oppenheimer were Jewish who had fled Europe before WW2. In the choice of target cities, Oppenheimer wanted to bomb several cities on the same day. Kyoto the city of temples was to be the first target. Kyoto was saved by Edwin O. Reischauer an american Christian born in Tokyo in 1910 from missionary parents who was an expert on Japan with the secret services. When he learned of the choice of Kyoto, he opposed the Jewish lead choice very emotionally. Kyoto was replaced by Nagasaki. Nagasaki was chosen because it was a port that benefits countries other than Usa in trading with Japan and because it was a historical center of Christianity in Japan which the US deep state secretly opposed, like it opposed JF Kennedy later.
Contrary to what is commonly believed the nuclear bombs were not dropped to force Japan to surrender. The Potsdam ultimatum declaration to Japan was published July 26 1945, but the Manhattan project and the american deep state already insisted on dropping the bombs earlier, and Truman approved the order on July 21st. before the ultimatum was made. The bomb were to be dropped when the weather allows. The decision to drop nuclear bombs on Japan hence did not come from the military, neither was it taken by a fair representation of the Us population opinion but it was a political decision taken by a small minority in the US deep state.
“It is better to be a warrior in a garden, than a gardener in a war.”
In other words, being dangerous and neutral truly makes you a peaceful human being
Alot of Ukraine gardeners fighting in the Russian invasion war.
The next world war will be started by America and will be the end of life on earth so being a gardener or a soldier does not matter
@@damiann4734 gardeners usually don't wear swastikas and throw cluster munitions on civilians
"Land is the only thing worth fighting for, worth dying for. Because it is the only thing that lasts."
As a Taiwanese, sincerely from the bottom of my heart thank you.
Protestors are so naive. Country with no defense, no army, no weapon, will be up for the taking... Just like Ukraine. Be humble when the US military are protecting the country.
Protestors are mainly Chinese because it's inconvenient for their ambition. Chinese are good at information manipulation because they feel no guilt for lying. Please never be deceived.
I was stationed on Okinawa and I can say without a doubt the vast majority of service members love Japan and Japanese culture and view them as a crucial ally.
man, majority of them view japan as asian brothel.. nothing more! 🤣🤣
The Japanese are not your ally. You firebombed 58 of 60 cities, reducing two others to flattened ash with nuclear weapons. The Japanese are not your ally.
@@sonofyoutube6248 spoken from someone who obviously has never served with them. It’s easy to speak from the outside literally my stepdaughter and family live in japan and enjoy their culture teaching English. Ignorance is bliss for you
@@sonofyoutube6248 Regardless of the host or visiting army, the sex trade always thrives in those areas. Happens with the UN peacekeepers as well.
Who cares about what dumb grunts like.
Each nation has the right to defend itself within its boundaries.
How large do you have to be before invading other countries to defend your own interests is acceptable?
@@JarthenGreenmeadow ask china, what is 9 dash line?
Except the ones that attack others USA "cough" "cough"
no，is japan provocate china now，china defending
@@孙颖-m6p tf? Japan had almost no military until now
As a Japanese woman, I’m so happy to hear that many people love Japan and Japanese culture🎉🎉🎉
One of the greatest cultures on this planet ever
Also one of the countries who has committed the worst war crimes and crimes against humanity in human history that it continues to deny and refuse to give any comfort to its victims to this day
We do, greetings from Slovakia. I need to visit your amazing country.
I'm half Filipino half Australian born and raised in Australia. I love our Japanese brothers and sisters. I'm glad we are coming to unite against a common enemy.. The Chy_Sneeze!!! Our Japanese brothers have shown support for our dispute in the West Philippine Sea. Also recently I've been watching Nippon Baseball. I hope to visit Japan one day.
So much love from the USA to all of my Japanese brothers and sisters.
We have your backs!!
日本人が日本の軍事基地に入ったって捕まる。なんと世間知らずの恥ずかしい発言だろうか。
I respect Japan and hope we stay good friends. USA
stay strong Japan
Many Japanese people are positive about defense spending and the US military. This is because there are many people who understand the reality that even if the constitution states that a country is not to be aggressed, it cannot be prevented from being aggressed. In particular, they are aware of China, North Korea, and Russia as neighboring countries. On the other hand, many Japanese people have no interest in politics, voter turnout is very low, and it cannot be denied that even though it is their own business, it is someone else's problem.
Ok they are aware China, NK and Russia are neighbouring countries? So what? By your own logic China has all the right to increase their military effective seeing how the USA and NATO keeps setting bases and forming alliances with neighbouring Chinese country in order to choke the life out of China. Maybe China and Russia should start putting bases next to the USA. The media always tries to vilify China but when the usa does it its ok. Double standard.
You guys going a little too far for a country that nuked your home twice, rape your woman countless time, and f*cked up your economy at least one.
And Japan is still loyal to the USA. LIKE A CHAINED DOG.
It’s a not true many Japanese against it.
22:18 100% correct on that. Violence isn’t always the answer, but sometimes it is necessary.
"The Americans have nothing to do with peace in Japan. We have peace because our constitution forbids war."
This is the most willfully ignorant thing I have ever heard. There has been peace in Japan for the past 80 years because of America's military and America's security guarantees. Pacifism only works if EVERYONE agrees to be a pacifist, which means pacifism has NEVER WORKED. Every nation/culture/tribe that has relied on pacifism to protect itself has disappeared off the face of the earth, either by being fully annexed by a greater power or by having its people exterminated. To think that a passage in the constitution is the reason you haven't been invaded is sheer fantasy.
The U.S. can’t be counted on for anything anymore.🤬
As a Japanese, I find this documentary very interesting. Thank you for making it.
It is difficult to explain the situation in Japan to people overseas, but I think this will help.
小日本小日本cnm
70+ years ago Japan-US still fighting for dominance over the south china seas. Now Jap-US become BFF (Best friend Forever). History teaches the US that there will be no friendship but interest. Now The US find Japanese useful to contain the rise of China, but once China is obligated, Japan will no longer be needed and If Japan rise up threatening their position, they will obligated and isolate Japan the same way they do that to China.
I’m curious, is this a topic that people in Japan are talking about? Is there a lot of concern about the situation?
@@magesalmanac6424 there is, now Japan walking down a dangerous path, preparing to rearm itself with heavy weapons that can strike other nations. Making the whole region more unstable.
coming from america it always sounded kinda dumb to keep those limits past 2000. like i get that U guys lost a war or whatever and we gotta make sure that countries that go craycray and fuck shit up get put in check but if they wanna be friendly like i think its time to let em build their army up again
This was such a balanced perspective. You really gave each side time to share their opinions, and even explored their reasoning without bias. Great documentary.
Where is the balanced perspective? When Japanese attacked countries all over Asia not just China, all they did was rape and plunder and every lived in fear. And where is the narration of how Americans have attacked these savage animals themselves? Militarising a country that has a track record of wanting to wreck havoc to all its neighbouring countries is a recipe for disaster, where is this being discussed in the documentary to even make it a balanced? You must be joking 😂🤣🤣
Thanks very much, we appreciate it!
Arte is a great TV channel. As a french, they are the only channel I watch anymore (Arte is a unique french-german channel). I am glad to see them opening up to a broader audience.
yeah it's so rare to see a news article show both sides fairly, it was a fair analysis imho.
And the anti base people are delusional.
Helped train the Japanese Self-defense Force while in Okinawa and I looooved working with these guys and also loved the Okinawan and Japanese people, they put their heart into everything they do and they are laser-mothereffing-focused.
It's really impressive to see how much they've grown since working in that AO. Makes me very proud.
The Okinawans don't like you. Especially considering the problem of rape the island has because of US occupation.
Funny how japanese was professional army in ww2 and now they get train by other
@@randomworld4662 Funny how the US nuked Japan and now we're worried about North Korea for some reason
@@randomworld4662 Its all in the Status of Forces agreement that the U.S created for them at the close of WW2.
That has defined their force growth since then but it is being amended for obvious reasons.
What is the AO?
Japan has come along way since ww2. Now they are one of the most respected countries, even in the eyes of previous enemies. I hope japan prospers.
Wow, as a Japanese citizen, it is unbelievable for me that over 800k people in a week watched a documentary about the Japanese current military situation, not about the culture or other catchy stuff.
Experiencing war seemed unrealistic. Instead, natural disasters were our biggest threat.
We had prepared as much as we could to deal with those. We never thought of making nuclear shelters.
It seems like we have got into a completely new era.
I think a lot of Americans know how fierce Japans military can be, if it wasn’t for the atom bomb they would have possibly won
I think we should all be praying that everything calms back down and gets back normal. War is terrible, but I feel like we as humans forget collectively how terrible once it's out of living memory for most people
@@basedgod3941 While I wholly concur with your opinion on their ferocity, I think their possibility at the time of winning is a bit of a stretch. By that point, the war in Europe was over and the remainder of all the Allied Forces would have been able to stage an all-out invasion of the Japanese homeland in what was known as Operation Downfall. The US, British, Soviets, Australians, etc. would all have attacked at once.
Losses on both sides were estimated to reach in the millions, but the outcome was clear. At least it never got to that, thankfully.
Edit: Operation Downfall, not Sundown
These are the consequences of the hypertrophic American MIC, on which the USA concentrates 39% of world military expenditure. This fact pushes other nations to feel insecure and act accordingly. The result is there for all to see. A huge waste of money and human lives.
I always criticized the US spending $750Billion every year on the military, but I can say without shame, I was completely wrong. I’m glad we do
I’m glad Australia and Japan have a good relationship to this day with each other’s help we can defend our waters ❤️
🇦🇺🇯🇵
you stole native land like how the japanese steal manchuria
@@bitchesihate No as an Australian “ we” didn’t steal anything. If not for the British colonising Australia the aboriginals here would still be rubbing 2 sticks together. Sorry to fact check your nonsense.
It's ironic that during World War II, the Japanese army brutally abused Australian prisoners of war, and the Australian army frantically massacred the surrendered Japanese troops. As a result, their descendants became close comrades-in-arms. Simply because of having the same suzerain.
@@bitchesihate News flash mate, most cultures of people have stolen land from other cultures of people
Chinese above are deluded so ignore them
Look at the movement, even in mundane training. Look at the gear, the attitude towards the ultimate goal. Veteran military personnel, myself included, understands a formidable enemy when they see it. Japan is not fking around. These guys are no joke.
Good. We will stand shoulder to shoulder with them when the time comes. And the time will come, I believe.
Against china we cant afford attrition, we need all the strategic partners in the region. Maneuver warfare is america’s warfare 😂
between being close allies with us, and having such a massive economy (compared to most other countries), i think it would be pretty stupid for china or russia to even try messing with japan. plus we've seen how fearless they are in battle, due to unfortunate past history, but you take that fact with their new modern budget and equipment and i think japan will be a force to be reckoned with. even their "passive defense" navy ranks pretty high in the world stage, so they've got a pretty good start. but i'd bet they continue their pacifist approach overall. it never hurts to be prepared. ukraine is a good example of why. hopefully all this will result in more peace by thwarting any dumb ideas by nearby dictators
Japan is our ally and likely will remain our ally for good
u are joking i hope
Japan is no joke, not to be underestimated 🇯🇵
And yet you support setting it loose again 😏🫣
Yeah don’t get captured by them either 😮
Considering everything that happened in their history, I'm sure they'll be very cautious, especially with what's happening. We know all what is going and we need to do whatever it takes to ensure the peace is maintain, while also be ready for anything to go wrong.
@@coletrain583 very true. Well said. Fortunate to have formidable ally in Japan
@@jamieforbes9613
捕まったらミンチ肉してやるよ😂
Chance favors a prepared mind , that's what one should do .
what can a prepared mind armed with patriots do against kinzals and zircons and their copies?
Japan has been and will continue to be a crucial ally. Nothing but respect for the Japanese people from the USA
Do you have respect for the Brazilian, Russian, Egyptian, and Indian people too?
US has never bombed Japan with a nuclear bomb, and I believe it is not US that is most likely to be the target of retaliation
I'm sure you do respect them considering the US helped the hide their war crimes
@@qiaofengchen3356It was dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Still, few people think of retaliating against America. People just don't want it to happen again.
no@@victuz
Excellent reporting. This is just what thoughtful people need to understand the state of the world today.
China on one side, DPRK on the other. Russia even with some islands. Japan has no choice but to prepare.
Russia is no treat to Japan.
They can barrely take Bakmut never mind entire Japan and the islands.
Russia still holds on to Japanese islands captured in WW2.
@@brucemoose926 Only because the Japanese have not moved on it. I have no doubt Japan could take them by force by they prefer not to. The Russian navy has already been decimated by the Japanese in a couple naval battle. There is just no political will or popular movement for such an act.
@Rick James enjoy your weed
@@jia2001 still, Japan should prepare
日本の国土を狙う国家が現実として存在する以上、平和を維持するうえ抑止力は当然必要。それはフランスもジャーマニーも同じでしょ。
第二次世界大戦の侵略者と敗戦国はそんな立派そうな話を言う立場はない！ちゃんと反省しないとね😅😅😅
We America had absolutely no God given right to kill the innocent but the scientist who created this monster were all defected (by force) Nazis. These same people have destroyed America's infrastructure of gov. God bless.
supporting japan against china and north korea
@@이재명각하만세 It is good to see South Korea and Japan are united, like old time, when South Korea was well managed by Japan, without Japan, South Korea will be same as North Korea.
@@luv-nnd you want to provoke me, but I know chinese very well, whatever you chinese say I will always supporting japan against china.
The interesting thing is though the Americans wrote Japan's pacifist constitution, it was the Japanese themselves who voted to keep it and preventing it from reforming. Regardless I support Japan's right to deterrence against external threats.
America Owns Japanese simple as that...America hid their war crimes and such for the research They found in experiments theh did with war victims
And It would be mad assuming if japan got one of their hands in Icbms Americans won't have to fear china or russian threat lamo their dearest Ally Whom they have Bomed with atomic weapon Will Give back them their gift with animie voice uwu 😂😂
@Did you missed me gobar eaters!kumars This guy is just bitter that the Japanese are allies with the Americans and not the Chinese or Russians. You are probably very aware of what the Japanese are capable, therefore wishing the Japanese will turn sides against the Americans but remember, over 90% of Japanese approve of Americans. Good luck holding the Japanese off when we unleash them upon you.
The world has changed. The Japanese people understand that all too well. They will defend their lands to the bitter end.
The japanese have a warrior culture. So for us to "win" we had to cuck that culture with humiliation rituals. Thus we could control them. This same tactic is used here in the USA by our own gov on its own people.
日本人全員に見ていただきたい動画だと思います。
侵略に対抗しないのは人類の平和に対する裏切りだ。
その価値観を大事にしてください👍
explain to me why Japanese invaded all its neighbors in WW2 and slaughtered close to 20 million from China, Korea, Philipines, Malaysia and all those places.
@niendeiv9898 are you a Korean, how can you say that? Korea suffered 2nd most casualties after China. Japan took resources from the Korean peninsula to industrialize its economy and committed massacres to many resistance groups in Korea.
@niendeiv9898 I don’t know why you would twist the facts especially when you are a Korean, unless if you are not one. I will just say that history is clear. If you want the truth, you just have to look into that part of history.
If you want peace prepare for war.
Deterrence is a delicate balancing act, a game of psychological warfare waged between nations. It's about creating fear in the mind of your enemy and convincing them that the consequences of attacking you outweigh the potential gains.
This fear acts as a shield, protecting you from harm and ensuring peace. Sterling Hayden captured the essence of this strategy perfectly in his quote. The art of deterrence is about making your position secure so that the enemy will never even consider launching an attack.
In today's world, deterrence is more important than ever, as tensions continue to rise and the threat of conflict looms large. By understanding the power of deterrence, we can protect ourselves, our families, and our nations, and ensure a more peaceful future for all.
If you want peace, leave this rotten shit hole earth slowly but steadily collapsing caused just by a few individuals in control.
We are going to Mars with Elon. As far away from this war junky dickheads as possible.
@Cyle Crab how so?
Sigh. Why dont you sign up?
@Cyle Crab if I have Nuclear Weapons as a deterrent would you like to wage war with me?
True or False?
Since the atomic age began, NO nation with ATOMIC weapons has ever had its homeland invaded or a major war launched upon it.
@@centurionoomae1543 Why didn't you?
As a Japanese, I don't see this as a good thing.
If you were an American, Southeast Asian, or other foreigner, you would be happy to see Japan as a lid to hold back China for free.
But Japan's economy has been in constant recession for 30 years and has one of the poorest youth and lowest birthrates in the developed world.
In such a situation, Japan goverment is cutting social security spending and increasing taxes to pay for military spending.
This will further increase Japan's declining birthrate.
If Japan wants to prepare for war with China seriously, it must first fix its low food self-sufficiency rate and low birthrate, or there will be neither soldiers to fight nor food for soldiers to eat.
china will attack Japan in first half of 2024 when russia will be destroyed by pieces.
Yeah, Japan's public debt is at all time high and still increasing
If China attacks you will have no economy at all
You are right
That is exactly what needs to happen. Only a strong economy can support a strong military. The problem is Kishida is strongly anti-China and it has clouded his judgment. Also, the opposition parties have never had serious time in power so they don't pose any serious challenge to the LDP. We need serious leadership.
Why the American is not called war criminal even though they did killed hundreds of thousands of Javanese civilian by dropping the atomic bomb in Hiroshima and Nagasaki...? Sad fact.
I’ve trained with the JDF a multitude of times. Once in 2019 in the pacific doing amphibious landing. They were not well trained and seemed to be amateur. Over the last recent years the JDF has become Leaps and bounds closer to actual world class war fighters. Looking forward to train with them again in the near future 2022 they seemed to be getting the hang of things. Hats off to these men
Just what the world needs - more “world class” war fighters. NOT!
Keep us posted lol
its already 2023
@@AbdulHaris770 either time warp or brain damage lmfao
@@AbdulHaris770 work on your reading comprehension buddy
I was stationed in Japan from 1965 to 1970.
I befriended many Japanese people including a number of Japanese veterans.
I learned the way of the samurai warrior.
I can tell you that if China ever invades Japan and awakens the ancient Japanese warrior spirit,
That China will be in a war with the most adversarial enemy it could ever face.
China's target is Taiwan, not Japan.
After what the imperial Army did to China, they still hate eachother
@druidofscosglen2868 Well, true. If any third party got involved, that would mean declaring war against China directly.
is this steven seagals account?
There will be 2nd Nanking event and it's even bigger
It is important to prepare to defend our country. But it is more important to avoid any war.
you know this is basically USA telling Japan to attack china again once china makes it's legal move.
Yes ultimately and foremost. But the US has proven that peace though strength is the only thing that works and Xi thinks he purchased Biden's cooperation. Japan must be able to defend herself.
One day, let’s all hope and pray, there will be no war no more.
Tell that to USA
@@grandcanyon-l7d Hello! This video just caught my attention since I’m a Canadian living in Japan 🇯🇵 for over 12 years now. Sure. I realize my comment is only an unrealistic dream, along with a world with no racism, etc. My goodness, I can’t help but think of all the alternative projects military budgets could fund. Could you imagine every country in the world agreeing to disarm themselves? Lol! Every country would have to do it at the same time. Of course as long as there are humans on this planet, certainly the threat of war will exist. I’m not a military strategist. Of course there are more knowledgeable people with much smarter opinions on strategies for world peace than me. Yes, the ‘GREAT’ USA 🇺🇸 likes to flex it’s muscle whenever and however it can. God bless America.
JAPAN COULD NOT WIN A WAR AGAINST THE EASTER BUNNY
Thank goodness Japan is preparing for war. Japan is a great alli and she has many friends that will rush to Japan's defense should anyone attack Japan. 🇯🇵🇭🇲🇬🇧🇺🇸🇰🇷🇳🇿🇨🇦
Ha ha ha
Such a Smart and Strongwilled as well Cultured country i hope Japan remains at Peace for many years to come.
@@polygarage5910 LOL I’m surprised the Koreans will fight in a war with the Japanese after how they were treated in the past, and even present, although both report to the same masters but hey, surely they would have a sense of pride the Koreans? 😂
Haha what a joke... You included U.S and U.K 😂
@@SelvaKumar_1992 oh what a coincidence.. the Russian troll does not like the USA or the UK 🤣😂🇺🇸🇬🇧.
Japan is surrounded by North Korea, Russia and China, all of which are nuclear-armed dictatorships. This should make any nation with the slightest interest in surviving feel uneasy with defense capabilities as limited as Japan's. However, if Japan even thinks of blanching the scale heavily tipped against it, the whole world breaks down, screaming it's a comeback of hawkish militarism.
Seriously, how can keeping Japan defenceless make this country safer? Will it help the Chinese and Russians become suddenly peace-loving nations? Just like keeping your house unlocked keeps you from burglary? Come on. Those protesters have brains of goldfish.
The comments around the 18th minute are funny because these people are so oblivious and blind to the world and the ambitions of other peoples.
It is fascinating to see that Japan and the Philippines have the same concern s about war. I hope many more Filipinos see this to get a wider perspective of the issues around our country.
its starting to soak in this year in the pi
It is slowly happening. I have been over twice this last year and the Chinese are really starting to piss them off to the point I think they are about to let the US have a permanent base back "maybe" or at least keep some temporary bases to the north island. Then again China is pissing everyone in the region off lately.
Ive known Filipinos who come from their homeland to train in US boot camps and all i can say is that they are some of the most focused and strong Men ive had the Pleasure to have trained with.
Yes. After the fall of the old Marcos regime, there was a 'phobia' to a strong national army, resulting in the stagnation of the army and the birth of "people's armies" or armed anti-government groups. Now look at country being bullied into not being able to defend their territories.
Not that I'm defending what the old Marcos regime did, but the next presidents did not do better.
Nah let’s not forget the atrocities the Japanese committed against millions of people across 13 different countries including sexual slavery, starvation, live human experimentation, and forced labor. They have yet to formally apologize for their war crimes and continue to deny many of their horrific crimes to this day, with former prime minister Shinzo Abe being one of the worst offenders. Allowing the Japanese to build up an army is a mistake, and will come with grave consequences when they decide its time to start pushing forth their imperialistic agenda again. Had the US not ended the Japanese during WW2 who knows what further atrocities they might’ve committed against the whole of Asia pretty much
I don't think that the Japanese Army did not anything terrible in the past, but I also don't think that everything that is being touted today is true.
The Allies circulated a lot of propaganda(fake news) to raise their fighting spirit, like recently.
For example, one of them was the Nanjing Massacre which was fabricated by anti-Japanese activists Missionary John Magee in the United States.
He did so in order to make the Americans, who were reluctant to war, accept the war with Japan.
Later, it has been distorted and used by the Allies repeatedly.
Also, there is the case of Palau.
Palau was ceded to Japan after WW1, Japan treated Palau like a regional city in Japan not colony.
After WW2 it was occupied by the United States. After destroying all the structures Japan built for the people of Palau, the United States made Palau textbooks write about "fictitious atrocities committed by Japan". Palau reverted to the fact-based textbooks they knew after the US left.
From 1999 to 2007, under the Japan-hating and pro-China Clinton administration, the so-called Interagency Working Group (IWG) report on the German-Japanese war crimes review was carried out.
At this time, the IWG investigated the following war crimes allegations:
- The Japanese military systematically forcibly kidnapped 200,000 women, made them into sex slaves, and killed them when they fell ill.
- Unit 731 conducted human experiments.
The United States spent a huge amount of money(about 30 million dollars) and eight years trying to find evidence and materials about them from confidential documents of about 8.5 million pages.
However, the objective evidence that was thought to be available in this investigation was not found.
In the 142,000 pages of confidential documents held by the United States about Unit 731, there was no evidence that Unit 731 conducted human experiments or engaged in germ warfare.
This means that everything said about Unit 731 after the war has been proven to be an unsubstantiated fabrication.
Conversely, the study about comfort women revealed that:
-The comfort women system was an extension of the legalized prostitution system in Japan at the time.
-The Japanese military initiated this system to prevent general violence against women and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
-The U.S. military did not recognize the criminal nature of the comfort women system of the Japanese military.
As we can see from those things, the Allies has made people believe "Japan's fictitious war crimes" as if it’s true in order to justify their actions during WW2.
@@115islandscompass6 Have you heard of Unit 731?
@@BananaPhoPhilly
Yes, I have.
As found out in the U.S. survey, the story about Unit 731 is a communist fabrication.
Unit 731 was originally an anti-epidemic unit. During the war with the Qing Dynasty, 90% of the Japanese casualties were due to mainland epidemics. For this reason, Japan later became to set up a unit to research water supply and epidemic prevention. Unit 731 is just one of them.
After invading Manchuria, the Soviet army unfairly detained some members of Unit 731 and forced them to testify at the trial that "outrageous things had been done" using torture and other means. But this was a forced "confession" through death threats and unwarranted interrogation and torture. There was also an environment in which they were brainwashed as if the story they wanted POW to admit was actually done. Therefore, those veterans's confessions are not credible.
It was in the 1980s that the story of Unit 731 came out again.
It was through the novel "Devil's gluttony," which was published in a newspaper published by the Japanese Communist Party.
The author of the novel said that he was inspired by Unit 731, but that the content of story was fictional. However, the communists took it as if it were true and made a fuss.
And a report that seems to prove that the content written in the novel is true was also "discovered".
The report said that this was a summary report of a confidential document signed an affidavit of 19 doctors of Unit 731.
Because of this report, the Chinese believed Unit 731 had actually done something outrageous.
The Chinese thought that in the archives of classified US documents, which had a habit of recording everything, there should be an affidavit signed by 19 doctors of Unit 731, objective evidence of human experiments, etc.
President Clinton was backed by a big Chinese group in the United States, so he responded to demands of Chinese supporters for the investigation by spending about $30 million in U.S. tax dollars to conduct an eight-year exhaustive investigation.
However, the "affidavits of 19 doctors" were not found.
In short, it has already been revealed decades ago that such a terrible story of Unit 731 is all propaganda fabricated by communist forces.
Bruh still living in the 1930s
@@BananaPhoPhilly
What you are saying is illogical.
The US investigation was very thorough.
Bill Clinton, who was the president of the United States at the time, hates Japan and is pro-China. Together with his Chinese-American supporters, he must have believed that evidence of Unit 731's war crimes would be found.
The President of the United States has the power to disclose classified documents. Yet no evidence was found.
You can't understand why?
After the war, many Japanese soldiers were executed without even a proper examination due to slight suspicion.
For example, the company that published the newspaper admits that the news on "100 people killed in China" was fake news written to raise the morale of people, and increase sales of the newspaper.
But the soldiers who were written to have done it were put to death by firing squad.
If those Japanese soldiers of the Unit 731 had done what Hal Gold wrote in his book, they could not have escaped execution.
I Love Japan
結構いいドキュメンタリーだね
平和が一番
Was stationed on Oki and Sasebo Naval base for a bit, all I have is love for the Japanese people and their military. They we're always very friendly, but don't mistake friendliness for weakness, and extremely disciplined from my point of view. Nihon to Nihon kano ni iku!
You would Not be saying this 80 years ago, When Japan 🇯🇵 was Going around the world 🌎 torturing and raping other Asians 🤔 the Japanese will pay for their crimes against humanity, payback is a bitch.
You probably don't realize how unstable the world is. 200 years is nothing in history. You seem to think the status quo always exists. 80 years ago, Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. Right before that they were trying to extend a hand to America and wanted to continue trade. Japan never had an issue with the United States, the United States had an issue with Japan encroaching in America's pacific and Chinese interests that it was investing into. Small matters turns friendliness into rivalry. Considering a major nationalist-western-leaning figure like Shinzo Abe could be assassinated in broad daylight, maybe realize it's all a bout of economic distress, diplomatic turbulence, and a regime change for the nation to become an enemy. I'm not for or against, but you got to be naive if you think someone is your pal just cuz they are polite and smile.
The jappas are a bunch of weaklings. New Zealands Elite Soldiers are greater than both The US and Japanese Military combined not number wise but sheer eliteness
I hope they have changed since they brought slavery to Korea and to genocide in China.
Japan will kick out USA military soon !
Like the guy said "weakness invited intimidating behavior
I support the expansion of the Japanese armed forces. As a sovereign nation they have the right to be able to defend themselves and at least be prepared should anything happen. We had the opportunity to do some training with them when I was stationed in the Pacific during the late 1980's. They were highly motivated, intelligent, and dedicated group just too small in numbers. Happy to hear they're going to expand, it'll be good for the Japanese people and the Pacific region in general.
For a nation that was the host of not one but 2 nuclear warheads dropped onto its civilian population...by the US..nothing good will come out of it if it is part of a any military groupings...stay neutral and both conflicting parties will try to woo Japan..be a vassal of one and sadly will have the front row seat in any all out conflict..The piority of any responsible Government is to look after the welfare of its own civilian population...not someone else geostrategic interest..
@Keyboard Warrior Lowest form of life detected and confirmed....keyboard warrior (aka lifetime virgin). Habitat: any unoccupied corner of mother's basement.
Yeah the biggest threat for Japan has been the Americans, whom bomb them to submission 😂 perhaps after militarising the savage peeps, they can try taking out pearl harbour again, this time with more success 😌
Good for third nuke to strike the country and many more will happened as there are many US bases there. There's no peace if USA are around !
This is what a warmonger would support. Keep on expanding military capabilities will directly cause an arms race among East Asia Countries. Who would benefit most? Undeniably, The US as the biggest weapon exporter in the world would gain much from this.
Thought Japan’s wasn’t allow to have military power
I really wish to visit Japan before any conflict occurs in Asia. Hope for peace.
Peace is what is needed and set aside silly childish wars.
@@Juan-yq3fb tell that to USA
There will always be war as long as individuals want power.
Wars and viruses help deplete population, if there was no war's or viruses the planet could never even sustain its fresh water reserves, this alone would cause war, and depletion of resorses.
@@grandcanyon-l7d*China, Russia and NK
@@grandcanyon-l7d did you ever read your history ? .if we leave ,then you lose to the other countries will move in and just take the freedom you now have , history does repeat itself .this is not meant to offend you ,if you like socialism then it will happen ,right now the usa is keeping them away ,and that is the truth ,,sorry my friend ....
Only a few people oppose the U.S. military base in Okinawa, and many people living in Okinawa and Japanese understand and support this.
We fought against each other, but now I am super happy to call Japan an ally! Ive respected and been fascinated with Japanese history and culture for years now.
Nanjing
@@Usersf134sskit ain’t a war crime if it’s the first time
@@user-uo9yb2qx8zand the CCP continues to commit genocides on its own people, the only difference is government. In war tho its not whose right only whose left
@@mikehoncho1424 cleaver remarks, sounds like something the lawyer can use to defend a killer
自衛隊をもっと強化し、日本を守りきれるようにしなければならない
Many Americans, especially the youth, have a lot of interest in Japanese culture. As an American who served in the Armed Forces, I can say without a doubt the US considers Japan a great Allie and friend. I know that there has been a lot of tension over the years between Japanese citizens and the US military personnel stationed on Okinawa, but just wanted to say most of us have a lot of respect for you and your military. I think it is completely reasonable that Japan’s military expands and continues to modernize with the current geopolitical situation and strange world we live in in the 21st century.
We are closer then people think.. Japanese share Datalink with the US Anything a Japanese fighter sees an American will see it as well goes both ways if a American has them on Datalink the Japanese will get the information as well... Trusting them with our Datalink is really good sign of trust between the US government and the Japanese government..
Weeb
@@yourlocalguide7620bruh
That’s because they never had a true culture,respect for parents and grandparents is very high,and once you have respect
every thing in life comes easy and understandable!
cg animu + hentai is garbage
日本はこの70年で完全にいかれてしまった。
僕は日本人として国を守るためにあらゆる手段を使うべきだと思う。
神州不滅❤
自衛隊にどうぞ
@@toyoashihara6242shrinking China. 😅
Japan lives beside China a bully, I hope Japan gets everything they need to protect themselves, and live in peace. USA!😊
最近アメリカでは日本は軍事的、戦争に前向きみたいな記事ばかりあるけど。
どういう意図があるんだろう。この動画もアメリカ人に向けた動画でタイトルも「日本、戦争の準備」だし
Dangerous thing to do is to ignore the past, history tends to repeat itself if lessons are not learned from it, please keep that in mind , i am saying this to all of us all over the world.
human only study from history is that human never study in history.
give japan nukes and anti nuclear rockets, they will be most responsible with them
I don't know anyone happy in Tokyo. I don't know anyone who has got a pay rise this century. Food and utility prices are skyrocketing. Things are getting hard. The economy is ... flat at best. Most young Japanese are apathetic about voting because they believe nothing will change. The country needs a strong defense force, but I doubt it can be paid for. The people are going to be crushed by their economic burdens.
I have been in Japan on a long-term visa since February to learn first hand about the country that I could not accomplish on a 90 day tourist visa. I'm guessing you are a chinese bot because you are GROSSLY misinformed. Except during the pandemic, I have visited Japan annually, and have very much seen that food, transportation, utility prices (according to my neighbors), etc., have NOT "skyrocketed". Inflation in Japan just reached a high of 3.2% in March, where it has been 'averaging" 0% for the last 20+ years. Hence, as my neighbors have said, there has been no real impetus for wage increases (but you must have a "dark" agenda, even an idiot would not say/suggest there has "not" been a pay raise for a "century"). Plus, from experts on the issue, the increased vote for the Japan ending her pacifist outlook is coming from younger voters, NOT the elderly as evidenced in the video. Plus one should not assume that "kids" in Okinawa, reflect that of those in Tokyo, Osaka, etc. The Okinawans have a somewhat different perspective because of the extent of military facilities, their history in WWII, and the fact that they are closer to Taiwan.
But let me point out some telling statistics. Japan's government debt is just under $10 trillion, while the US is at $31.5 trillion. On a total basis, the US has much more debt relative to population. Relative to GDP, it is somewhat higher, but much of that amount needed to be spent for technology-driven upgrades Japanese infrastructure in order to alleviate damage from earthquakes (which appears to have been a good decision as evidenced by the relatively low amount of structural damage during the 2011 9.0 magnitude earthquake, as opposed to that of what happened in Turkey).
Furthermore, the total gross amount of personal savings assets in Japan is estimated at $18 trillion (well over 2 quadrillion yen), while the US has 2.3 trillion in gross savings assets (a definitely significant difference when comparing the much lower size - 37% of the Japanese population in comparison to the US). Plus, personal family debt is much lower in Japan than the US because of the strong inclination of the Japanese to use cash, and the lower amount of residential mortgage debt. Total gross Japanese corporate savings assets is about $5 trillion, which is estimated at more than 3 times that of US corporations. And Japan holds the highest amount of foreign government debt instruments, such as $1.2 trillion of US government bonds. Finally, for more than the last 20 years, the "standard" 10 year Japanese government bond has been less than 0.5%, which has allowed them to spend where mostly necessary. It doesn't take a mathematician to conclude which country has the overall better overall financial metrics. This is a reason foreign banks from other countries like the US, European, etc., have been trying for years to be able to enter the Japanese banking industry, because of the extremely high amount of Japanese savings. If these are a people who "are going to be crushed by their economic burdens", your simple-minded conclusion stands in stark contrast to the empirical data above.
Regarding the declining population, it does appear Japan is making the necessary changes. In the 3 months that I have been here, I have observed a higher use of technology to solve this issue, in grocery stores, banks, airports, etc. Concerning that the unemployment rate in Japan has mostly varied between 2.5% and 3% for most of the last 25 years or so without have to heavily import foreign workers, I would say that they have done quite well. Japan is about the same physical size as California, but has more than 3 times the population on only 33% of available land (due to the forested mountainous nature of the country). My neighbors are not worried about a lower population given this last point.
From what I have read and heard from experts thus far, they are continuing to innovate toward solving their internal issues, while keeping the attributes that the world envies, such as safety, low crime rates, cleanliness, etc. The only major threat to Japan (and democratic countries in the Asia - Pacific region, come from 2 Asian countries that have ABSOLUTELY NO HONOR or appreciation for international law.
❤ Japan 🇯🇵 from USA 🇺🇸 God Bless the people of Japan 🙏 ♥️
Japan committed some of the worst crimes against humanity and war crimes in human history that included against usa soldiers but they still haven't apologized to its victims that it systematically raped and killed to this day, in fact it doesn't even recognize them, why doesn't america hold the japanese government accountable?
@@jabwarehouse they nuked them...twice.
@@gordonbgraham and even that added onto the holocaust doesn’t add up to just the Chinese killed by the Japanese, not even including the mass gang assaults of women as young as 7, the Japanese government needs to at least acknowledge what they did
After they invaded Alaska and bombed Pearl Harbor among other things...
@@annsaunders5768 Pearl Harbour was a naval base. Nagasaki, Hiroshima and the dozen cities the US bombed with incendiary bombs were civilian populations.
Nothing but respect for Japan and the Japanese people. It's an honor to call you friend and ally.
Greetings and respect from the US.
Yes, Nothing but Respect for Japan. They have become good Friends with America. They have every Right to become as Strong as they wish. Big Salute to Japan from Texas.👍👍❤️
Looking at the various demands that Ambassador Emmanuel is currently forcing the Japanese government and politicians, it seems that the U.S. government does not think like you all.
ありがとう！
Better say sorry for the nuclear bombs.
As a Chinese American, I can't forget that the 20 plus million Chinese killed in WWII thanks to the Japanese invasion.
Japan is a beautiful country. Not only the sceneries, the technology, and the food, but also they have a beautiful culture and friendly people. I'm a New Zealander, born in the Philippines, and lived in Japan for few years in the past.
Japanese people love peace, they don't like war, only the leaders who made a bad decision in the past (thanks to the stupidity and arrogance of one of their past leaders). Now they face a new challenge, a stubborn nuclear-mad North Korea, and an aggressive China, so It's just fair to prepare and defend themselves. Not only them, but the whole world should prepare and not disregard the growing threat of totalitarianism and dictator regimes, who just bully and oppress smaller and weaker nations, and unlawfully grab any territory they want, and no respect for human rights. I hope nations, who love peace and stability, should join together to fight this egoistic, self-centered nations. Ganbatte Nihon. Good luck Japan!
On top of what Dedray said, your post comes under the assumption that the west are the good actors. As if the invasion and destruction of your home country didn’t happen under spain then america. Ask yourself why do your people speak english and spanish, ask yourself why you’re Christian. Ask yourself, why are there British people living in new zealand where you currently reside? Why is it that the Japanese people were the only people that ever got hit by an atom bomb? Why is it that the vietnamese people were the only ones to get hit by napalm? Why is it that whenever a country decided to have a worker’s revolution, for some reason a fundementalist fascist was aided by the west to counter those revolutions like in Korea, Cuba, bolivia, etc. ? Could it be that, the leadership in the west have some ulterior motive as to why they’re really pushing this china bad propaganda? I think so. Remember, that the West has a united interest between capitalists and arms manufacturers.
@@dedraryqui5606 couldn't have said it better myself.
@@dedraryqui5606 About nuclear wastewater problem there is scientific approve from international organization. At least you should study more about what Japan is trying to do.
And as you know, war criminals should be resolved with war crime law and they paid for amount of money.
I want to let you know about WW1 & WW2 arbitration, you shouldn't be say opinions without the fact that international law is being implemented in past.
War happens when nations fight, and who loses have to fulfillment the what winner want to have from enemy, including the compensation and Japan did.
I bet you didn't face to the WW2 and you didn't even study much enough about International law and post-war trial mediation.
I repeat you should based on facts and logic, not emotions
@@K1402-e2k They are communist party of China lovers, they don't know more than what they are told by state propoganda lol
@@dedraryqui5606 and you guys is killed more than 60 millions people in under CCP rule and also have Uyghur genocide too. shut up you war criminal denial
I would like to go to Japan one day.
Come on over man.
Go now! The exchange rate is very attractive and lots to do there. The food will be amazing.
READ ABOUT UNIT 731 AND LET ME KNOW IF YOU STILL WANNA GO...
@@andresmattos7541 So? That was a regime that is gone, and it happened in the first half of the last century. Do you avoid Germany? China? Mongolia? The Arabs? The Turks? The Australians? The Americans? All these have committed war crimes and atrocities. Japan has apologised on many occasions. Long past history. Let's talk about recent atrocities instead. Want to?
@@rowbearly6128
Well said 👍
As an American, I love the Japanese people , their culture and way of life. I'm glad they are taking a stand to properly defend themselves.
how do you feel about the protesting and denunciation of the U.S.'s bases & soldiers
they'd be properly defending themselves if they weren't slaves to the US. atm they're merely doing the US's dirty work
of course you love monarchist fascist xenophobes lol
Far out. You honestly have no idea how loaded your comment is, do you...
@@WhuDhat Those people are a minority. Majority of Japanese people are in favor of American military presence.
Look how beautiful the landscape is, such calmness and tranquility in clean and clear water. Happy are those who work with Nature.
Imagine how peaceful and wonderful it must feel to emerged ones self in such magical naturalness.
You have to love how they seemingly live in harmony with Nature.
As to all lands, humankind are merely stewards, we take nothing from mother Earth when our physical bodies depart.
If the Japanese fight like they run their trains, their enemies are royally fucked.
Yeh... and they pretty much do
3:04
Love how he says "I cant openly name threats" then immediately goes on to do so anyway
彼は北朝鮮の名前は出していない。誤訳です。
The translation is bit misleading
@@kiiaii2950 How so?
Go Japan!
About time! This time go nuclear.BANZAI NIPPON 🇯🇵 🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵only Japan can teach China and North Korea a bitter lesson. 🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵
It's better to have an army ready and not have to figth than have to fight but not have an army.
US recent years keep containing the rise of China, prompted more frequent political visits to Taiwan to create an unstable and tense situation across the South China Sea. When China retaliated with its own military drill, Japanese politicians will use this as an excuse to expand its military to counter China. The US will be glad to allow it as they wish to use Korea and Japan to batter China in a battle of attrition. The US plan is to use Japan and Korea as battlefields so that their mainland could be spared from destruction. Ukraine is a fine example of how the US supply them with weapons to battle Russia without even sending a single soldier to defend it. The naïve majority of Japanese still think The US is their savior and helps to defend their territories. What they miss out on is that The US isn't a charity organization, they won't send their army and equipment without a string attached. The US will always put its own interest above all.
ukraine got attacked by china's loyal friend. why wouldn't the usa help a friend in need? There are many ukranian americans that have gone over to help fight the russians. Its seen as a noble fight to protect from the invaders. Just like the usa war in vietnam the invaders will be pushed out
I wonder who gonna blieve those ideologies when speakers are literally killing Uyghurs and Tibetan just like Japanese did to Chinese in the past. It is a pity that even if you read this comment you will reply that is a propaganda, just like Japanese thought when they saw proofs of many war crimes done
by the Japanese military.
@@gregh7457 there will be no lasting friendship, there will only be lasting interest. US and Japan used to fight each other. So do UK and France. Korea used to be Japan's colonial land, they hated each other up until recently.
The US isn't the big bad as you see it. China has been occupying islands and harassing fishermen even within the EEZ of the Philippines for the past few years while the US offers the country security, now tell me which is wrong?
@@kurorin4394 The US has been occupying Pacific Islands for decades. Spreading fear and igniting tension among South China Sea countries just to gain political support to add more military bases and at the same time sell more weaponry to those targeted countries. They knew that Taiwan is a trigger point for China, which is why recently just they frequently invite Taiwan politicians to the US and vice versa, selling weapons to them so that China would react and create an unstable geopolitical situation. Taiwan and China's relationship have been status quo for decades, only in recent year, does the tension seems rising. It has to do with the rise of China as a global power, directly threatening the US position. As part of the plan to halt China's grow, upscale the tension and use Taiwan to contain China's grow in the South China Sea. The security they offer is just a form of money made empty talks. See Ukraine is a very fine example of how they manipulate Ukraine politicians to Join NATO then agitate Russian to act, then force Ukrainian to buy weapons but won't even send a single troop to support them. They let Ukraine and Russia kill each other in a battle of attrition, they just sit back and stay at a safe distance while gaining weapon contracts and earning money at the same time. You dare to call that security? This is so wrong, you tell me which one is right?
Japan will take back the Kryll islands within 18 months 💥💥💥
And then take Tsae bomba in their ass twice in 1 minutes
In present-day Japan, even if China interferes with fishing vessels, the Japan Coast Guard only issues warnings. When North Korean missiles pass through Japanese airspace, we merely observe. Even if South Korea locks onto Japanese patrol aircraft, we are unable to do anything.
Since 2010, there has been a sharp increase in the number of scrambles by the Self-Defense Forces, reaching 1,168 in 2016, with the majority involving Russian and Chinese aircraft.
The more Japan strives for peace, the more dominant countries with hegemonic ambitions perceive Japan as incapable of taking action and become emboldened. What have they learned from wars? Do they want to return to a world dominated by violence once again?
There are people in Japan who oppose the presence of US military bases. Of course, a country should be defended by its own citizens and military forces. However, if Japan were to expel the US military from its bases, how would Japan protect itself?
They genuinely believe that if we disarm and remain defenseless, invaders will do nothing and understand us if we engage in dialogue. Unfortunately, the current Japan, which can only defend against incoming missiles, is unable to deter violence from other countries.
I'm very happy for Japan. As a Mexican, I know very well how does it feel to not being able to defend yourself against aggressors, specially how a normal citizen is so hopeless when their government cannot defend the country you live in.
Japanese people are one of the few most fascinating societies in the world, one of the few really civilized ones too, so I want them to be able to defend themselves against the bully China has become. The same goes to the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia. If they don't want to become Chinese puppet states, they need to invest in their military because of how inflexible and oppressive China is in the region.
I wish the best to them, and a lot of strength for what's to come.
Who asked
If US allow them, yes. Any ally to US is simply a threat under rule of thumb to keep occupational control from within. Japan, Germany, Korea, Ukraine, are being or have been groomed into domesticated weapons until further command when time comes. US has no ally, just leverage in outcome.
@@tabryis you mad?? Fuck CCP
:How about a Taco and chill bro
@@tabryis It's a comment section, people freely share opinions and ideas here.😊
The Japanese are fierce fighters and have a beautiful culture and country. I’m glad after 75 years we’re close allies
Allies😂😂😂
The Japanese were fierce fighters. Current generations are too soft
Go Japan! We support you 🇵🇭
@@theatomsinmearebillionsofyears move on, it's all part of history and we learn from it, how can we move forward if we always stuck in the past. Now we are on the other page of the book, japan is an ally with US and China is the new villain.
Real ironic seeing Filipinos support the same country that massacred their people in WW2 and still deny it lol
@@Clarksville000 so?
The Philippines has weird priorities for a country that was over taken by Spaniards since 1500s... lol
so?
Kapan japan membalas kekalahan telaknya karena bom nuklir😂😂😅
Apa sekarang hanya jadi kacung saja😂
Japan dropped anime and manga.
In front of my old man's house in Tucson lived an old breed marine vet, his name was John "Chuck" Chuckleford. He'd been my grampa's friend since like the 70's and was always at my gramp's. I honestly LOVED and still cherich his WWII stories (one of my childhood's best treasures). Something I'll always remember is the fear in those old blue eyes EVERY time he spoke about the japanese imperial army. He felt big respect and fear of bushido discipline, the way he described it. Somehow the image of the two guys running with bushes on camo on 1:07 gave me deep chills, I had to pause for a moment. An image similar to that is what Chuck saw. He passed away close to 15 years ago, a true friend and hero. RIP Chuck. SEMPER FI.
The marine and Japanese battles in the pacific theater are considered the deadliest and most intense light infantry fighting in history. The Japanese were insanely disciplined and tactically impressive. They just couldn’t withstand the American war machine
Never forget that Japan's history of aggression brought great disaster and pain to many Southeast Asian countries, including the United States. If the United States did not suppress Japan now, Japan might start World War III. Japanese militarism still exists and has never been liquidated.
@@yonight6871 u got the japan.
@@yonight6871 hi 1 year old RUclips account. Welcome to the free internet.
@@leesnow-yh1mq hi 3 month old RUclips account.. welcome lol
21:13 is the most important. Japan freely allowing education system to teach the real history and not controlling the narrative like other communist countries like Vietnam and China.
Japan has no choice. Between North Korea missiles fly over Japan and next to China,
They had to build a hold new military system.
the rising sun is starting to wake up
We need a strong japan in asia.
History would say otherwise…
U never learn history
@@souka720 I know what Japan did in China, Korea and Pearl Harbor. I also know it got so bad it had to be nuked not once but twice last time it was "strong" in Asia. Do you know a different History?
@@GBL99999 what has the current Japanese govt had to do with the govt of the era? In that sense. And the current scenario is completely different. You go learn current events
@@kaycey7361 well the fact the current government never apologized or acknowledges the previous government did anything wrong tell you everything you need to know...speaking of current events what about the high levels of racism and xenophobia based on some insane belief of national racial and cultural superiority that is so prevalent there?....doesnt take a genius to know a strong Japanese military would be a HUGE problem to its neighbors and the world
This documentary gave a fair representation of both sides. Well done. I believe two nations can not have proper diplomatic relations without a strong enough military to defend themselves from the nation it is talking to. When a country has respect and trust and is willing to cooperate with the other government, attempting diplomacy with military power becomes an afterthought. Still, China needs to care about these things, and they clearly don't. So to maintain peace, at least over in Japan, it is necessary to maintain a strong military.
Countries that do not have governments elected by the people cannot be called "nations". What they are is criminal organisations holding nations captive. True nations must be prepared to defend against criminality. It is not a question of nation against nation but rather nations against international criminal organisations.
What a joke! After Japan invaded China in 1938, China should return the favor and nuke Japan out of existence!!! Japan suckered into buying US weapons, losing their big surplus of US Dollars.
Surprisingly I was
Their constitution forbids this. No integrity and just using loopholes. I don't trust them.
Japan never had a right to exist after world war 2. Its existence hinges on pacifism, specifically ' the threat or use of force as means of settling international disputes. (2) In order to accomplish the aim of the preceding paragraph, land, sea, and air forces, as well as other war potential, WILL NEVER BE SUSTAINED. The right of belligerency of the state will not be recognized.'
It is clear as day! Why do you think China is concerned when Japan has not only SUSTAINED, but is always arrogantly talking about re-arming?
“It is better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.” - Chinese proverb.
I know who said that.
Ling Long.
All because of Chinese aggressive attitude in the South China Sea and Russian aggression in the Northern Territories.
@@gc-ej5hf 😂😂😐
I wish Japan good luck. And I wish that their army does not repeat the fate of the modern German army - when a budget of 100 billion euros was allocated, and as a result we have defective units, understaffed armored vehicles and aviation, an industry that for many years has been unable to repair a single sailing frigate for several billion euros , and living conditions for an ordinary soldier are worse than 80 years ago.
The main thing is not the amount of money, but the ability to manage them.
Japan is such a beautiful place and culture, glad we are all allies now.
Killed almost 20 million Chinese and Korean and still don't regret. So nice.
Xenophobia too
I mean it was coming considering the US helped Japan hide their war crimes since the US benefited from it, like Unit 731. Allies in war crimes!
This was amazing and very insight full. Thank you for this amazing Documentary. Love to Japan from the UK and I wish and hope we all have continued peace. But Japan should rebuild its military, war can be prevented by showing strength!
There won’t be peace. America need war because they’re broke and the bankers are luring them in and rubbing their hands.
The UK is a joke puppet to the USA with 60,000 soldiers you do as directed an kill innocent children aiding and abetting America in their crimes Russia and China have been peaceful for years the UK and America have been involved with wars since 1944.
@1945-dt2ll Yes, hopefully, this will happen, currently, The UK and Japan are working on a sixth-generation fighter jet to rival the world’s most advanced warplanes, hopefully, this partnership continues!
Maybe they should concentrate their spending on boosting their population, rather than making matters worse by getting more of their young folk killed.
Wait for the Japs to go back on their imperialistic ways and wreck havoc in Asia, and one day rather than pearl harbour, it may come for Devonport, good luck setting the animal free again 😂
尖閣に自衛隊の基地を置くのを何故やらないのか。
自民の爺さんたちがいるうちはだめ。
Release the Giant of the Pacific from its sleeping state before its too late.
China never learns they cannot and will not beat the Japanese military. Japan however, feels they have a job unfinished.. If they go at it again, the Chinese will not like the outcome, because this time the USA will be on Japan's side.
@21:40 that man speaks nothing but the TRUTH, glad some people still use logic
Japan has an amazing warrior tradition. I welcome our ally regaining their strength and asserting themselves again
Uh-huh, you won't be saying that when the competition between America and Japan turns into another full-scale war.
That warrior tradition has been dead for about 70-80 years.
@@Justin-pe9cl2 generations isnt that long.
@@Shiggy_ it’s long enough.
@@Justin-pe9cl it really isn’t, ya they haven’t been at war. But the tradition is still respected in Japan. So it’s not even dead, just behind. There are still many proud samurai families in Japan.
Something that tends to be overlooked in discussion of today's Japanese militarization is the longer view of what led the country to be a major belligerent in WWII: in the 19th century they left a long period of isolation when Western forces came with steamships and artillery demanding unequal treaties as part of their colonial projects. The treaties were a humiliation and spurred a vast reorganization of society in the Meiji period, which put Japan on the path to becoming an expansionist industrial empire. The aftermath of WWII was simultaneously an opportunity for Japan to rebuild along pacifist lines, and also a second humiliation for imperialists. So today's rearmament is a kind of echo of the past - "history rarely repeats but often rhymes". Even with the call of nationalist fervor in play, it's not going to have precisely the same outcomes since the demographics and economic concerns are all different: WWII Japan had many young men and its industry demanded oil, today it's rapidly aging, several other energy resources are available, and while elements of colonial interest still exist globally, they tend to use softer power projection methods - base-building, aid and infrastructure spending, etc.
It's become more difficult for tensions to escalate in the way that the World Wars did because Pax Americana has created frameworks for coexistence that, for the most part, everyone still wants to keep. And you can see aspects of that in the Russian-Ukranian conflict: Ukraine's allies have made larger and larger commitments, in essence, to say, "no, nobody in Europe can annex their neighbors anymore". In terms of direct cost-benefit, letting Ukraine get taken over would have been cheaper for just about everyone, so what remains is principle. And that may be tested in Asia soon, too, if China decides to make a move. As much as the BRICS nations are getting pulled together by dint of being pushed away from the American system, there's no illusion of world conquest along ideological lines, since they also experience the same kind of need for coexistence in global trade: it's easier to just punish whoever throws the first punch because they're getting in the way of business.
They were always playing catch up. This is exactly the reason that WWI also started. The issue then as is now, the major world powers only want them at the table and will slap down others trying to level the playing field. Japan lacked a lot of the resources the other nations had, due to its size, and was modelling itself on Western Empires. Of course, that is not vindicating what Japan did, but we must examine why. It is the same as what is happening with China today. Not defending China's actions internally or internationally, but when the Western nations put so many military borders and bases around it, China is naturally going to get a bit itchy.
We all want to remain at peace. It's impossible to ignore those who want to engage in war. The result is that we must prepare for war or be destroyed by it. 私たちは皆、平和でありたいと願っています。 戦争をしたい人たちを無視することは不可能です。 その結果、私たちは戦争の準備をしなければ、戦争によって滅ぼされなければなりません。
As person living in East-Central Europe I really understand your point of view. We don't war but we have to be prepared for the worst. Respect, solidarity and wishes for peace in you country from Poland
日本🇯🇵人嚴謹的做事態度和充裕的軍費, 可以保證這會是一隻精銳部隊. 但是規模上的拿捏就是日本自己的內政問題了. From Taiwan 😃😃😃
第一个打台湾，瞧好了
I strongly advocate for Japan's re-militarization, not because I desire war, but because it would be unwise for Japan not to prepare for the possibility. The individuals featured in this video would undoubtedly suffer as innocent victims if China were to initiate another conflict. It is their fundamental right to live in peace and happiness without fear of aggression. May God bless the Land of the Rising Sun and protect its people.
Japan was the one who committed genocide and anti-humanity acts, such as inhuman medical experiment against China. Not the other way around
You're advocating for a government that has never publically admitted this ethnocide in history.
侵略者反倒说自己是受害者，呵呵。好逻辑！你们强盗的后代还是强盗，你再怎么伪装，你也还是强盗。
"Initiate another conflict." What conflict did they initiate the first time?
It would also help the U.S. since we're committed to so many allies in the Pacific Theater, Japan being able to stick up for itself and it's own interests (barring that it doesn't start problems we disagree with) is certainly a W. Thus while they handle things to their extent we can still use their territories to re-arm or re-equip ours or friendly forces. All in all it works out. Japan isn't the same as it was in WW2, nor would it be unless they're willing to eat the worse version of nuclear weapons🤷🏽♂️
@@weaselwolf8425 If Japan became like it was in WW2 then they would have the nukes to prevent us from nuking them again.