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Annual Japanese military parade 10/23/2016 { 38 images } Created 13 Dec 2016

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  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture: This is the Airborne Unit of the Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF) during an annual military review held at the Asaka Training Area, a JSDF base on the outskirts of Tokyo. This airborne unit is an elite fighting force, the equivalent of Army rangers. For this event, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, top ranking Japanese military brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military might. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    JSDF_parade_Airborne_129.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan: This is the Airborne Unit of the Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF) during an annual military review held at the Asaka Training Area, a JSDF base on the outskirts of Tokyo. This airborne unit is an elite fighting force, the equivalent of Army rangers. For this event, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, top ranking Japanese military brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military might. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    JSDF_parade_Airborne_026.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan: Female soldiers of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force march in formation during the annual military review held at the Asaka Training Area, a Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JSDF) base on the outskirts of Tokyo. For this event, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, top ranking Japanese brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military might. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    JSDF_parade_Ground_Women_012.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan: Cadets from the National Defense Academy, Japan's version of West Point, march in full regalia during the annual military review held at the Asaka Training Area, a Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JSDF) base on the outskirts of Tokyo. For this event, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, top ranking Japanese brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military might. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    JSDF_Natl_Defense_Academy_013.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan: Infantry units of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force in full regalia during the annual military review held at the Asaka Training Area, a Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JSDF) base on the outskirts of Tokyo. For this event, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, top ranking Japanese brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military might. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    JSDF_parade_infantry_030.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan: This is the Airborne Unit of the Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF) during an annual military review held at the Asaka Training Area, a JSDF base on the outskirts of Tokyo. This airborne unit is an elite fighting force, the equivalent of Army rangers. For this event, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, top ranking Japanese military brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military might. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    JSDF_parade_Airborne_093.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan: This is the Airborne Unit of the Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF) during an annual military review held at the Asaka Training Area, a JSDF base on the outskirts of Tokyo. This airborne unit is an elite fighting force, the equivalent of Army rangers. For this event, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, top ranking Japanese military brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military might. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    JSDF_parade_Airborne_061.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan: This is the Airborne Unit of the Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF) during an annual military review held at the Asaka Training Area, a JSDF base on the outskirts of Tokyo. This airborne unit is an elite fighting force, the equivalent of Army rangers. For this event, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, top ranking Japanese military brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military might. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    JSDF_parade_Airborne_077.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture: This is the Airborne Unit of the Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF) during an annual military review held at the Asaka Training Area, a JSDF base on the outskirts of Tokyo. This airborne unit is an elite fighting force, the equivalent of Army rangers. For this event, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, top ranking Japanese military brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military might. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    JSDF_parade_Airborne_033.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe proudly reviews his nation's military might during an annual review of the Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF), held at the Asaka Training Area on the outskirts of Tokyo. For this event, PM Abe, top ranking Japanese brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military prowess. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. Since the post WW II era, Japan has been a pacifist nation with it's constitution drafted by the Allied Occupation in 1947. But Since PM Shinzo Abe took office in 2012, he's had an agenda to revise the constitution which would permit Japan greater autonomy outside it's borders. In December 2013, Abe announced a five year plan of military expansion described as "proactive pacifism", with the goal of making Japan "a more normal country", able to defend itself. This was in reaction to China's buildup of it's military and territorial disputes with Japan, as well as a decreased American influence in the region. This is also a matter of national pride as Japan has been trying to wash away it's past aggressions of WW II. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    JSDF_parade_PM_Abe_020.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe proudly reviews his nation's military might during an annual review of the Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF), held at the Asaka Training Area on the outskirts of Tokyo. For this event, PM Abe, top ranking Japanese brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military prowess. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. Since the post WW II era, Japan has been a pacifist nation with it's constitution drafted by the Allied Occupation in 1947. But Since PM Shinzo Abe took office in 2012, he's had an agenda to revise the constitution which would permit Japan greater autonomy outside it's borders. In December 2013, Abe announced a five year plan of military expansion described as "proactive pacifism", with the goal of making Japan "a more normal country", able to defend itself. This was in reaction to China's buildup of it's military and territorial disputes with Japan, as well as a decreased American influence in the region. This is also a matter of national pride as Japan has been trying to wash away it's past aggressions of WW II. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    JSDF_parade_PM_Abe_010.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe proudly reviews his nation's military might during an annual review of the Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF), held at the Asaka Training Area on the outskirts of Tokyo. For this event, PM Abe, top ranking Japanese brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military prowess. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. Since the post WW II era, Japan has been a pacifist nation with it's constitution drafted by the Allied Occupation in 1947. But Since PM Shinzo Abe took office in 2012, he's had an agenda to revise the constitution which would permit Japan greater autonomy outside it's borders. In December 2013, Abe announced a five year plan of military expansion described as "proactive pacifism", with the goal of making Japan "a more normal country", able to defend itself. This was in reaction to China's buildup of it's military and territorial disputes with Japan, as well as a decreased American influence in the region. This is also a matter of national pride as Japan has been trying to wash away it's past aggressions of WW II. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    JSDF_parade_PM_Abe_112.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan: Cadets from the Ground Self Defense Force's "High Technical School", march in formation during the annual military review held at the Asaka Training Area, with Prime Minister Abe observing. This is a Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JSDF) base on the outskirts of Tokyo. For this event, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, top ranking Japanese brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military might. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    GSDF_High_Tech_College_Abe_012.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan: Cadets from the National Defense Academy, Japan's version of West Point, march in full regalia during the annual military review held at the Asaka Training Area, a Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JSDF) base on the outskirts of Tokyo. For this event, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, top ranking Japanese brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military might. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    JSDF_Natl_Defense_Academy_001.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan: Female naval personal of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force march in formation during the annual military review held at the Asaka Training Area, a Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JSDF) base on the outskirts of Tokyo. For this event, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, top ranking Japanese brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military might. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    JSDF_maritime_women_024.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan: Female naval personal of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force march in formation during the annual military review held at the Asaka Training Area, a Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JSDF) base on the outskirts of Tokyo. For this event, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, top ranking Japanese brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military might. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    JSDF_maritime_women_013.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan: Female cadets of the Japan Air Self Defense Force march in formation during the annual military review held at the Asaka Training Area, a Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JSDF) base on the outskirts of Tokyo. For this event, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, top ranking Japanese brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military might. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    Japan_Air_SDF_parade_women_003.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan: Members of the Japan Air Self Defense Force march in full regalia during the annual military review held at the Asaka Training Area, a Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JSDF) base on the outskirts of Tokyo. For this event, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, top ranking Japanese brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military might. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    JSDF_Air_004.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan: This is the Airborne Unit of the Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF) during an annual military review held at the Asaka Training Area, a JSDF base on the outskirts of Tokyo. This airborne unit is an elite fighting force, the equivalent of Army rangers. For this event, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, top ranking Japanese military brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military might. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    JSDF_parade_Airborne_142.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan: Infantry units of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force in full regalia during the annual military review held at the Asaka Training Area, a Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JSDF) base on the outskirts of Tokyo. For this event, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, top ranking Japanese brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military might. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    JSDF_parade_infantry_177.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan: Infantry units of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force in full regalia during the annual military review held at the Asaka Training Area, a Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JSDF) base on the outskirts of Tokyo. For this event, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, top ranking Japanese brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military might. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    JSDF_parade_infantry_117.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan: Infantry units of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force in full regalia during the annual military review held at the Asaka Training Area, a Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JSDF) base on the outskirts of Tokyo. For this event, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, top ranking Japanese brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military might. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    JSDF_parade_infantry_072.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan: Cadets from the Ground Self Defense Force's "High Technical School", march in formation during the annual military review held at the Asaka Training Area, a Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JSDF) base on the outskirts of Tokyo. For this event, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, top ranking Japanese brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military might. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    GSDF_High_Tech_College_023.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan: Members of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force parade during an annual military review held at the Asaka Training Area, a Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JSDF) base on the outskirts of Tokyo. For this event, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, top ranking Japanese brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military might. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    JSDF_parade_Maritime_132.jpg
  • October, 23, 2016, Asaka, Saitama Prefecture, Japan: Flying the old and traditional rising sun flag, members of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force flaunt their colors during an annual military review held at the Asaka Training Area, a Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JSDF) base on the outskirts of Tokyo. For this event, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, top ranking Japanese brass and international dignitaries were in attendance to view Japan's military might. This included 4000 troops, 27 divisions, 280 vehicles and artillery, plus 50 aircraft of the Ground, Air, and Maritime branches of the JSDF. (Torin Boyd/Polaris).
    JSDF_parade_Maritime_113.jpg
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