The Real Reason Japan is Preparing for War Join me as I travel to Japan and train as a soldier with the Japanese Special Defense Forces, exploring Japan’s long and complicated relationship with its military - and learn why it is ramping up its military capabilities right now. Special thanks to: Makiko Segawa, Jean Marc Tagaki, Eriko Minayoshi, Norihiko Yamakita, Hisami Take, FeelAMAMI (https://feelamami.com), Association for the Conservation of Forests Rivers and Coastal Ecosystems (Amami World Heritage), Gushiken Takamatsu, Japan Ministry of Defense, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) 15th. Brigade, Chris Willson / www.TRAVEL67.com, Koichi Fujita, Aiko Fujita, and everyone who shared their thoughts with us on the ground in Japan.