Just not right away, and likely not in my lifetime.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told the Diet that Japan needs to "consider acquiring the means to hit enemy bases in accordance with the changing international political situation."
Oh, emphasis mine. And a link (tho’ the quote has been widely reported.)
http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2013/02/21/2013022101139.html