264K views · 7K reactions | United States Air Force and Japanese Air Self Defense Force flying operations | US Military Videos | Facebook

Paratroopers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force jump from a United States Air Force C-130J over Camp Fuji, Japan, March 11, 2021. Airborne 21 was the largest U.S./Japan airborne operation in history; involving approximately 600 Japanese paratroopers, 12 C-130s' aircraft and 130 containment delivery system bundles. (U.S. Air Force video by Yasuo Osakabe) | Airman Magazine

25K views · 1.3K reactions | Guardian North 16, week two! RAF and 航空自衛隊 Japan Air Self-Defense Force are training together in joint air exercises until the end of this week.  | Royal Air Force | Facebook

Just when you thought your view couldn’t get any better of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Central Band. 🇯🇵✈️ #vatattoo | Virginia International Tattoo

Japan's Self Defense Forces (JSDF) showed off their firepower Thursday (August 23) at their annual summer military exercise at the foot of Mount Fuji. Tanks, aircraft, and a series of armored vehicles participated in a variety of live fire and combat drills in the pouring rain before Typhoon Cimaron is set to hit. Thousands of spectators braved heavy rain to watch the event, and many were impressed by the Japanese army's display. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is seeking to bolster the country's mili