Howard French: Japan Adopts Laws Strengthening Military

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Japan Adopts Laws Strengthening Military Powers

In recent months Japan has been seen by many regional analysts as edging away from its constitutional ban on the use of force with more determination than at any time since the country's so-called peace Constitution was written by American occupiers at the end of World War II.

Howard, don't forget that Showa Tenno heavily favored this constitution, which was the only reason it passed.