Japanese FM to visit Philippines, will discuss bilateral ties

Japan has the biggest nuclear power plant in the world, the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant with a capacity of almost 8000 MW which will start mid 2013. Wonder why they doing it after the tsunami.

Japan’s military is restricted by Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution, which renounces Japan’s right to declare war or use military force in international disputes

japan’s defense itself is dependent to US

Japan’s Defense Policy and US–Japan Security Relations–Japan Security RelationsIn 1951 when the US–Japan Security Treaty was concluded, Japan didn’t possessany military capability.5 The United States provided the defense and deterrence toprotect Japan, and Japan provided bases for US forces. This was the beginning of theasymmetrical bilateral US–Japan security relationship.From the beginning of the US–Japan Security Arrangement, the US obligation toJapan has been consistent: that is, the US provides deterrence and defense to Japan.Japan has thus been able to maintain its military capability at a relatively  LOW LEVEL  andretains a restricted defense policy with principles such as an exclusively defense-orientedpolicy or non-exercise of the right to collective self-defense5 The United States provided the defense and deterrence toprotect Japan, and Japan provided bases for US forces. This was the beginning of theasymmetrical bilateral US–Japan security relationship.From the beginning of the US–Japan Security Arrangement, the US obligation toJapan has been consistent: that is, the US provides deterrence and defense to Japan.Japan has thus been able to maintain its military capability at a relatively  LOW LEVEL  andretains a restricted defense policy with principles such as an exclusively defense-orientedpolicy or non-exercise of the right to collective self-defense..

but On 2 August 1990, Iraqi armed forces launched an invasion into Kuwait. The
international community strongly confronted Saddam Hussein, but because the Japanese
government had not built a framework for deploying the JSDF overseas during the Cold
War, Japan could do nothing in Iraq militarily. Eventually, the Government of Japan
spent $12 billion and deployed JMSDF minesweepers after the cease-fire. These were
the utmost contributions Japan could make at that time, but international community
showed almost no appreciation.7

but that is a loophole…it is NOT RESTRICTED to finance & develop DEFENSE CAPABILITIES of its chosen FRIENDLY nation….. i just HOPE they see my POINT… : > ).

for sure USA & nato will NOT raise hell but be appreciative of such friendly accommodation….