In another move that shows the revival of Japanese militarism, the Japanese government reportedly is moving closer toward changing the rank titles of Self-Defense Force (SDF) officers to resemble ...

The Japanese government is pushing for a legal revision to change the titles of senior Self-Defense Forces (SDF) ranks to a ...

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 ...

The Japanese government is changing the rank titles of Self-Defense Force (SDF) officers to resemble those of a military. The stated reason is the need for international standardization. According to ...