some thoughts

I am not supporting war or any kind of violent conflicts.
I have grew up in Japan for 19 years and been educated as "Japan was an evil and we have to regret forever"
Japanese education is very left wing thought. Yes it is good to avoid war or any conflict.
Now, it is a huge problem. Most countries which want more territory or power, would think if they imply war or pushing hard, Japan will agree with them.

Japanese government doesn't say Yes or No and always be in gray area by saying "let's talk about it later"

We have kept doing this for 65 years.
As a result, soldiers (well we have only Self-defense force) haven't been killed by war for 65 years

However Japanese lost all good spirit which our ancestors built in the past 20 century.


For other countries, Japanese fought for emperor however I believe emperor including loved ones.
I don't know how to explain but it was not just for religious reason or belief.

"I will fight for loved one and do not mind losing my life"
How do you feel if your partner say that to you.
Most Japanese would say "Do not fight, it will not do anything"
Yes, violence will never lead solution

however is it really okay to lost those spirits??
Of course I don't wanna die or fight, but if my loved ones are threaten by something.
I will fight for it and protect my loved ones. Even I have to lose my life.

Nowadays Japanese are careful about other's thought or feeling but not caring for others.
We had beautiful spirit and I believe it's still in our heart and hiding.

I like how Americans love their own country.
I like how Japanese love peace

And I believe those two thoughts can get along.