Accessed January 7th 2021 This article examines the current state of Japan's military strength, including its budget, personnel, and international alliances. It has a long and varied history of military prowess, with its Self-Defense Forces made up of 250,000 active personnel and 50,000 reserve personnel. The country spends billions annually on defense spending and maintains an extensive stockpile of weapons. In addition to physical and mental training for its personnel, Japan is also an active participant in many international organizations such as NATO. It does not possess nuclear weapons nor does it have plans to develop them but it does maintain a robust anti-ballistic missile system for defensive purposes.