Japan plans to replace the unique rank titles used by its Self-Defense Forces with internationally recognized military-style ...

While some argue the change aligns Japan with global norms, others say better pay - not historical titles - is what soldiers really need Japan's government plans to revive the military ranks used by ...

Japan’s ruling coalition government’s plan to bring back military titles once used by its armed forces before and during the Second World War has sparked a debate over the country’s postwar pacifist ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's military plans to raise the maximum age for new recruits in a bid to cope with a shrinking pool of potential soldiers due to the country's low birth rate and fast-ageing ...