Japan’s Kawaii Cover-Up: From Cute Mascots to Military Muscle
How Japan’s kawaii culture masks a serious defense pivot—from anime icons to bolstered military budgets and rising nationalism in 2025.
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Japan’s Defense Push Sparks Fears of Militarism Return
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s recent Taiwan remarks and her bold defense expansion have ignited fears that Japan could revive its wartime militarism.