Bob, their UNBROKEN dynasty continues back more than 2,000 years now. Bushido (warrior culture) has been subjugated, not eliminated. I lived in Japan off and on for two years. I admire them - work ethic, honesty, dedication to Emperor & society ahead of self. They have great senses of humor, and can be very kind.
But the thought of full remilitarization gives me great pause. Once you call that genie out of the bottle, you cannot control it. Ask the spirits of thousands and thousands of our own dead warriors in the Pacific. What would they tell you?
Be very careful of what you ask.
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The Japanese are very much like the Germans in that if you want them to remain kind and well behaved you can never let the boot off their neck.
I did not ask for anything. I reported on what some strategists have pushed for leverage against China.