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Why is Germany allowed to have a real military while Japan can only have a defense force?
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∙ 12y ago
It is the Japanese people's choice. The Japanese constitution not not allow an active military army.
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Has japan ever fought in another war after the atomic bomb?
Japan is NOT allowed to have a military, nor is Japan allowed to fight wars. Japan's military is NOT allowed to be called an Army, Air Force, or Navy. Japan's military is called: The Japanese Self Defense Forces; Land, Air, and Maritime.
Does Japan have a military?
Yes, Japan does have a military but has no army. Japan's military can only be used for self-defense and the reason why Japan does not have an army because they'll be bringing military weapons and vehicles to attack other countries. After WW2, they were banned by the rules. Japan can only use its military in defense.
Is Japan currently at war?
Under the original laws mandated under GEN Douglas MacArthur in 1945/1946, Japan has out-lawed war. Japan is not allowed to call their military an army, navy or air force. They are called the "Self-Defense" forces.
What did Germany Italy and Japan based their economies upon?
the military
What country did the treaty of Versailles affect most and why?
Germany, because it put the blame on them. Also Germany lost a lot of land, and weren't allowed to build up their military due to the treaty.
Has japan ever fought in another war after the atomic bomb?
Japan is NOT allowed to have a military, nor is Japan allowed to fight wars. Japan's military is NOT allowed to be called an Army, Air Force, or Navy. Japan's military is called: The Japanese Self Defense Forces; Land, Air, and Maritime.
How does Japan's military place in the world?
Japan is limited by it's post WW2 constitution (as required by the US); Japan does NOT have a military. Japan has a SELF DEFENSE FORCE. They are no longer allowed to fight wars; war is out-lawed. Japan has the right to defend themselves; hence...the Self Defense Force.
Have Tokyo sent troops to serve as peacekeeper?
Remember, Japan (and Germany) lost WWII. As a consequence of WWII, Japan (and Germany to a certain extent) have not been allowed to possess an Army, Navy, nor Air Force & Japan is not allowed to fight wars anymore. The US imposed this law on Japan during the US occupation immediately following the war (Germany received some restrictions also). Japan does possess military forces but they are for self defense only. Thusly, they are called the Japanese Self Defense Forces. Japan has sent SUPPORT units from their self defense forces over-seas for peacekeeping purposes: but they leave their tanks, jets, and artillery at home.
Why does not Japan has a military?
Because of WWII. They have a military, but they are not allowed to call it a military; it's officially called their "Self Defense Forces." They weren't allowed to fight wars anymore either.
Does Japan have a military?
Yes, Japan does have a military but has no army. Japan's military can only be used for self-defense and the reason why Japan does not have an army because they'll be bringing military weapons and vehicles to attack other countries. After WW2, they were banned by the rules. Japan can only use its military in defense.
How did the united states slowly move toward war?
Germany, Italy and Japan signed a mutual defense treaty.
Do Japan and Germany have a military today or were they stripped of their right?
Yes. They still have a military. Japan has only a "self-defense force," under the 1947 Peace Constitution forced upon them by the United States. Under this constitution, they are not allowed to build a military that could be used for more than defense, without the permission of the United States. This has not been lifted and probably will not be. Japan has tried numerous times to reverse this but has been blocked not just by the United States but by China, especially when it has sought a seat on the U.N. Security Council.
What is the Japan Self-Defense Forces?
Unified military forces of Japan are called Japan Self-Defense Forces. JSDF, occasionally referred to as JSF or SDF.
Does japan have a military presence?
Japan doesn't want an official military. They're allowed to have one, but they don't want to. However, Japan does have a 'self-defense' force. The Japanese also contribute troops to UN peace-keeping and election monitoring missions - having taken part in 13 such missions to date.
Is Japan currently at war?
Under the original laws mandated under GEN Douglas MacArthur in 1945/1946, Japan has out-lawed war. Japan is not allowed to call their military an army, navy or air force. They are called the "Self-Defense" forces.
Does Japan have a army in 2009?
Yes and no. Although Japan has three branches to its military, just as any other modern military, these are referred to as the Ground Self Defense Force, Maritime Self Defense Force and Air Self Defense Force. They are never referred to officially as an army, navy or air force because article nine of the Japanese constitution renounces Japan's sovereign right to war and forbids the use of force in resolving international disputes. So although there are military forces in Japan, admitting this would place Japan at risk of breaching the law. Instead Japan is allowed only the minimum military presence necessary to defend its independence, and must rely on protection from the US to protect itself further.
What Germany and japan was like after the war?
Military Governments ruled by martial law and took over Germany and Japan after WW2
