"Jacket" for the samurai
Some time ago, VO published a material about militaristic sentiments in Japanese society. We talked about how Japan has clearly grasped the changes in international relations. The Japanese decided to use the confrontation between the United States, China and Russia to realize their old dream - the return of the "northern territories". The country's political elite decided, under the protection of American aircraft carriers, to return the Kuril Islands to their jurisdiction.
The Japanese media, leaders of political parties, public activists more and more often in their speeches and publications began to raise the topic of strengthening the Japanese army, diplomatic pressure on Moscow on the Kuril issue, and the deployment of an additional contingent of the American army on its territory.
"Nuclear weapon Russia will not use it, but we will cope with the rest ”...
So, the samurai are reviving their "spirit" again. True, the "samurai spirit" has modernized. Modern Japanese warriors are gradually becoming "Asian Europeans." Probably because Japan was unlucky with its neighbors, completely "the most", having the strongest army and the largest territory, the strongest economy and population, claiming first place in the world, and so on.
That is why a large, by European standards, country has a feeling of its smallness. Therefore, the mentality of the Japanese is changing.
"We are strong, but not strong enough to independently confront any of the neighboring states - Russia or China."
But at the same time, the Japanese, like the Europeans, hope that the Americans will fight for them.
"We give you our independence, and you protect us."
Such is the slave psychology.
The society was warmed up quite strongly. So much so that even talk about the withdrawal of the Americans from Okinawa stopped. Forgotten all the events related to the behavior of the American military and all other negativity that accompanies the presence of a military base on the island.
And suddenly ... an explosion. Not a man-made disaster like Fukushima, not an enemy attack, not even the explosion of a small-caliber artillery shell.
The Japanese press blew up society with numerous reports about ... the successful test of the Russian Zircon missile in the Barents Sea. It would seem, where is the Barents Sea, and where is Japan? Well, the Russians did the tests, so what? But if you read the Japanese press carefully, you can find the essence of Japanese fears. And they are connected not so much with Russia as with China:
"If they go to Asia, and even go to China, we are finished!"
Note that the Japanese are not particularly worried about the "Zircons" that Russia will already have. Russia will not attack first. If you don’t get the bear, he will live peacefully in his taiga and will not even think about an attack. True, if you press him seriously, destroying the "food base" with sanctions, the bear will visit the village and will feed already at the expense of those who "cut down his raspberry tree".
Very indicative in this respect is the material from the major Japanese information portal Yahoo News Japan. Pay attention to the figures carefully calculated by Japanese journalists. So, the speed of the Zircon is about Mach 10. Translated into the common language, about 10000 km per hour. The distance between the territories of Japan and China is about 350 km. Hence, the time of the rocket's arrival to the territory of Japan is less than 2 minutes!
And now we look at the message of the RF Ministry of Defense:
"Launch of the Zircon hypersonic missile from the Project 22350 frigate" Admiral fleet Soviet Union Pots "in the White Sea".
“The missile was able to reach a speed of about 9,5 thousand km / h and hit a“ difficult target position ”located in the Barents Sea. In total, the Zircon flew 450 km. "
A difficult target position is the presence of several targets at once that must be hit. And it was done. This is what frightened the Japanese. A missile, after the launch of which it is simply physically impossible to have time to activate the missile defense, a missile that is guaranteed to hit the target ... It is impossible to track, it is impossible to destroy the guaranteed target defeat. Horror.
But that's not all. Add to everything else the statement of President Vladimir Putin, and he knows a lot more about Zircon than Japanese journalists:
"Equipping our Armed Forces <...> with the latest, truly unparalleled weapons systems in the world, undoubtedly, ensures the defense capability of our state in the long term."
Let's add memories of 2019, when Vladimir Putin announced that such missiles would be in service with the Russian surface and submarine fleet if the Americans deploy new missiles in Europe. Posted. Let's add the Poseidon trials that are already underway. What is reported by Western media. Let's add the ability to equip the Zircon and Poseidon with nuclear warheads ...
No wonder the Pentagon announced the need for negotiations on limiting hypersonic weapons. Only the second time we will not go for it. And Putin is far from Gorbachev.
"Seek, and you will find, push, and it will be opened to you." Translated into Russian, these words from Holy Scripture sound simply: - “Seek and you will find; knock, and it will be opened for you. " Get your way and learn to treat your partner as a partner, not as a vassal.
I didn't really want to
In order to find out the mood in society, it is enough to look at the main forums in Japan. The same Yahoo News Japan, for example. Moreover, such monitoring will be much more accurate, for example, monitoring Russian forums. Simply because Japanese people use the Internet much more often, and this is a common occurrence for Japanese subjects regardless of age.
Here are some of the most revealing comments from the Japanese:
"Abcdefg
Apparently, Russia is actively involved in the rocket race. In such a race, countries with a large territory win. Russia is in an advantageous position in it. Japan is small and has no chance. "
Apparently, Russia is actively involved in the rocket race. In such a race, countries with a large territory win. Russia is in an advantageous position in it. Japan is small and has no chance. "
"Shi
On June 26, a mysterious thunder was heard over Sapporo and other cities in Hokkaido. Could it be that the "Zircons" passed the supersonic barrier ?! "
On June 26, a mysterious thunder was heard over Sapporo and other cities in Hokkaido. Could it be that the "Zircons" passed the supersonic barrier ?! "
"Xuw
With the development of such weapons, both strategically and tactically small countries become more vulnerable. In Japan, there will simply be nowhere to run! If China and Russia unite, America cannot defeat them. Nixon once separated Russia from China. Now the process is reversed! "
With the development of such weapons, both strategically and tactically small countries become more vulnerable. In Japan, there will simply be nowhere to run! If China and Russia unite, America cannot defeat them. Nixon once separated Russia from China. Now the process is reversed! "
"J_m
If such a missile carries a nuclear warhead, then there is no escape from it. Armageddon!"
If such a missile carries a nuclear warhead, then there is no escape from it. Armageddon!"
You see how the mood of some part of the Japanese society has changed. Gone are the militaristic sentiments and there is some kind of doom. I don't know where it comes from, but it is. Perhaps this is part of the Japanese mentality. The Japanese live on the coast, where tsunamis periodically occur. They even have the concept of Yoke rarenakatta, which in Russian sounds very clear: what will be, will not be avoided.
There are other opinions as well. In particular, that it would be nice to become friends of the Russians, and then the fear will disappear. Not enemies, not opponents, but partners, allies, friends.
TMK
Russians have good heads! It is no coincidence that they became the first in space! I wish I could combine their genius with our practicality! "
Russians have good heads! It is no coincidence that they became the first in space! I wish I could combine their genius with our practicality! "
There are not many such comments yet. The long-term work of Japanese radicals has an effect. The "Northern Territories" have become a kind of symbol of the rebirth of Japan. After all, in fact, most of the Japanese are not interested in these islands.
But look at the campaign promises of Japanese politicians, the promises of Japanese governments. In all (not in the majority, but in all) statements of the winning candidates, there is always a promise to solve the "problem of the northern territories."
There are comments from Japanese youth. Those who study all questions on Wikipedia. Alas, the world today is so arranged that truth and truth often did not even stand nearby. Today, what most users think is true is true. Japanese youth are no different in this sense from any other youth:
"Shi
Due to its poverty, Russia will immediately sell these missiles to China. Then we are lost! "
Due to its poverty, Russia will immediately sell these missiles to China. Then we are lost! "
"Sei
Probably, only the most powerful laser can handle such a rocket. That's what needs to be developed! "
Probably, only the most powerful laser can handle such a rocket. That's what needs to be developed! "
Again, in general, you can see one detail. The Kuril Islands are no longer in question. When your house is under attack, you don't want to think about the capture of someone else. Our "Zircon" worked interestingly. Like a straitjacket in a mental hospital. The violent patient, who has just threatened to destroy everything and everyone, is reassured. He was simply deprived of the ability to move.
Perhaps, with appropriate treatment, he will be able to return to normal life after some time. Or perhaps this jacket (as the local orderlies call the shirt) is the beginning of a completely new life. The life of a patient in a specialized hospital.
Briefly at the end
I will not write about how Japan's policy will change with the advent of Zircon. Ultimately, an antidote can be found for any poison. Zircon is a one-time, temporary solution. True, judging by the information that is published in open sources, Russia has enough time to go further.
I will not discuss with whom Moscow will share its achievements in the field of armaments either. Simply because I know the difference between the weapons that the Russian army possesses and those that are sold to other countries. We have moved away from the "Warsaw Pact" option: what we have is what you have.
But the fact that the policy of military construction and rearmament of the army, chosen by President Putin and Minister Shoigu, turned out to be correct. We not only pulled ahead in some positions, but also forced the West to catch up with us. Catch up and spend huge amounts of money in this race.
Japan is a perfect example. Most visible today. Quite recently we talked about the insecurity of our Far East, about the superiority of the Japanese fleet, about the weakness of our positions in general. And suddenly it turned out that the long-term expenses of the Japanese, their efforts to revive the army and navy, were in vain.
The country is practically unprotected and, if the enemy wishes and has fundamentally new weapons, it can be destroyed in a fairly short time. The time when the Americans ruled alone is over. The time when the insular position was an advantage is over.
The world is changing rapidly. The position of countries in this new world is also changing. It is no longer possible to stop this process. Neither the United States, nor the PRC, nor the Russian Federation can do this without prejudice to themselves. We will wait for the "next unexpected event" in the field of armaments. It is not yet clear how the defense capabilities of even the great powers will change in the near future. It's hard to even think about the "second, third and other echelons" ...
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