In Japan, most schools have uniforms for their students. The distinctive, traditional outfits were originally inspired by military designs, but since the 1980s, new styles have emerged.

In the past, there was a tradition in the U.S. military to paint pin-ups on aircrafts. Today, that tradition lives on in Japan. But there’s an important difference: they’re not cheesecake pin-ups.

By wearing military uniforms of the Imperial Japanese Army in Nanjing, where the notorious massacre happened, the two cosplayers committed a grave mistake and 15 days detainment is a rather light ...

The Army recruiting booth at the Anime NYC convention, held Nov. 17-19, 2023, at the Javits Center in Manhattan. (Photo via Twitter) It’s one thing to cosplay a member of the U.S. military on ...

The Ministry of Defense-controlled unified military forces of Japan, Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF), has teamed up with The Irregular at Magic High School anime for its 2017 recruitment campaign.

The unlikely association of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces with adorable anime characters could reflect a deep-seated discomfort with the nation’s military history.