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Creeping re-militarization.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Tokyo trials,
which laid bare the terrible crimes of Japanese militarists and brought them to justice.
Yet Japan's recent moves serve as powerful evidence that militarism still remains firmly on its agenda.
A seven billion warship deal with Australia, the largest ever military.
Contingent sent to join US war games in the Philippines and the official easing of arms exports,
among other dangerous moves.
All these in rapid succession over just a matter of a few days.
So what do all these reveal about Japan's agenda?
Is there.
A revival of militarism?
And if so, what are the potential consequences for the region and for the world