The Japanese Self Defense Force was formed after World War II. For most of the post-war period the JSDF was confined to the islands of Japan and not permitted to be deployed abroad. In recent years they have been engaged in international peacekeeping operations. Recent tensions, particularly with North Korea have reignited the debate over the status of the JSDF and its relation to Japanese society. Technically according to the American made Japanese constitution Japan is not allowed to maintain a military, yet the JSDF ranks number 9 in the world in terms of budget, firepower and manpower. Making the status of the JSDF controversial.
He is armed with the Japanese made Howa Type 64, and wears the Japanese Jeitai flecktarn pattern camouflage.
He is armed with the Japanese made Howa Type 64, and wears the Japanese Jeitai flecktarn pattern camouflage.
