and is still an American colony. Now that Japan is a member of the Western side, Japanese leaders can't say no to America, and they are buying a lot of American fighter planes. Isn't this a violation of the spirit of Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution, which vows to never wage war again?

yes indeed, it's amazing how many costco stores are here now, it is becoming more and more a US colony. But back to the weapons, Japan could make the best weapons in the world but I guess that is against the treaty, but buying is ok.

Interestingly I read somewhere that Al-Qaeda is now working for the USA on the ground in Ukraine. My how the tables have turned and turned again.