Sat 2008/03/01 08:02
Akihabara News spend a day with the Japanese Defense Forces - check out the photos of military equipment, food and people running about. Yes, even the Japanese Self Defense Forces have a mascot. Any folks here who are keen on joining your army/defence forces? I know that some folks here don't have a choice like Singapore and South Korea. Our would you rather not join the army and play with your own solders instead? Join the Japanese Defense Forces below. Join the US army below. Join the Singapore army below - is it "army" or "defense forces" ? Join the Georgian army below. Join the (south) Korean army below.
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maan you didnt include join the British army, what an outrage
(ID #74393) Posted on 2008/03/01 08:09
Overpaid Computer Nerd
The British don't need recruitment advertisement when Prince Harry is setting a fine example in Afghanistan. I've been reading the articles about his time there. That kid really grew up into a fine man.
(ID #74493) Posted on 2008/03/01 13:52
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
make love not war? :P
(ID #74395) Posted on 2008/03/01 08:12
JR. College Student
Yea I'll go with that. War is not fun.
(ID #74409) Posted on 2008/03/01 08:57
Sure. Japan most be the only country that has an army that comes with a mascot. O.o
(ID #74423) Posted on 2008/03/01 09:52
Motherland!! Aww! T__T (My countrys army) "Nordicbattlegroup" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B0KVNN2_ao
(ID #74427) Posted on 2008/03/01 10:15
Swedish has a cool recruitment site http://forsvar.fileflat.com/english/
(ID #74650) Posted on 2008/03/02 00:03
anime/cosplay events organizer
me? join the armed forces? i have my own private armed forces!!! *maniacal laugh* WORLD DOMINATION!!!
(ID #74400) Posted on 2008/03/01 08:27
If youre talking about the singapore ground forces then its "singapore army" if youre talking about the army with all three branches then its "Singapore Armed Forces"
(ID #74404) Posted on 2008/03/01 08:32
proud member of the united states airforce since october 16th 2007
(ID #74408) Posted on 2008/03/01 08:50
erosenin (Registered on 2008/02/16 04:01)
What? This isn't right. I thought we would get to drive Gundams/Evangelions and what not.
(ID #74411) Posted on 2008/03/01 09:03
Didn't know that even JSDF has a mascot. I suppose a lot of organisations / products in Japan bound to have a mascot to draw public relations. I know one of my friend is planning to join the Royal Armoured Corps of the British army; 2nd Royal Tank Regiment to be precise. We used to talk a lot about military stuff and games, but recently he seems to have gone really into it (even before joining it); too much that he has become a bit narrow-minded and thinking that he's always right. It's not as easy to talk with him now, as he's usually not interested with other stuff and may even denounce on things that he's not in common with me. I'm not surprised that he'll change in that way, because I know people who have joined military forces had similar behaviours. Can't say much more about him, but I just hope that he'll enjoy his time and serve well in the future.
(ID #74429) Posted on 2008/03/01 10:29
student, vexillologist
When I got a package from Customs Japan, there was a dog-looking mascot called "Customs-kun." There is also a mascot in the shape of the Japanese passport, published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
(ID #74443) Posted on 2008/03/01 11:17
Wow, all these mascots are creeping me out. I'm gonna have nightmares full of googly eyes and cheesy smiles.
(ID #74462) Posted on 2008/03/01 12:21
Enjoy.
(ID #74668) Posted on 2008/03/02 00:34
mmm reminds me of my 6 years i had to serve after the army paid for my medical training, good old British army. Also is it just me or does south Korea's recruitment vid look really lame.
(ID #74431) Posted on 2008/03/01 10:35
student, vexillologist
I was asked to join the Army, but I declined and went to school. I was built too small for the Marines and other branches.
(ID #74442) Posted on 2008/03/01 11:11
Hangmen13 in Sabah, Malaysia, but now studying in KL (still the same country) (Registered on 2007/04/21 22:31)
Aimless Traveler
Was considering to join the army if my A-Level result came out bad. I always loved the military since I was born, and guns are extremely relevant to my interest. Here's a video of PASKAL, Malaysia's navy commando. They're the equivalent to the US Navy SEALS because they were trained by the same guys. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eXsNjK6ZjM PS: Don't you just hate these Youtube flametrolls who went to any military videos of just about any country and then talk baseless crap about them?
(ID #74449) Posted on 2008/03/01 11:53
VF-25 Pilot. Universariate Scholar.
they look quite good to me and here i thought our armed forces are a bunch of wusses. I was sorely mistaken.
(ID #74541) Posted on 2008/03/01 16:59
It's not really a 'no choice' thing - all Singaporeans in their late teens to early twenties, if they are fit enough, have to undergo a compulsory 2-year attachment with the Army (here called the Singapore Armed Forces) to gain the skills necessary to engage in combat. This is called National Service (NS), and this is because Singapore simply cannot afford a large professional army, so we decided to create a highly trained militia instead. ^_^ As for me, I still have 1 year to go before my turn... -_-;;
(ID #74451) Posted on 2008/03/01 11:56
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
2 more years before my turn...
(ID #74787) Posted on 2008/03/02 04:52
NS ETA 2 years orz
(ID #74454) Posted on 2008/03/01 12:00
五〇一軍团 TK8316 Singapore Garrison Public Relations Officer
spent 2 yrs 4 months of my life as a conscripted soldier. it was ok, made a few good friends. kinda missed the good old carefree days in green. ('~')
(ID #74465) Posted on 2008/03/01 12:32
Where's the ad for Zeon? SIEG ZEON!!!
(ID #74470) Posted on 2008/03/01 12:55
McMaster Engineering Level I
Uhm hello; didn't anyone notice that the Japanese Join the Army is playing the theme for Pirates of the Caribbean? Or am I the only one who's noticing this...
(ID #74472) Posted on 2008/03/01 13:01
College Student
I noticed it too. It did go well with it though. On a side note, the south korean army looks really laid back. And out of all those videos, i liked the singapore one best.
(ID #74492) Posted on 2008/03/01 13:49
五〇一軍团 TK8316 Singapore Garrison Public Relations Officer
what u see in the ad doesn't necessary means the same thing in real life.
(ID #74589) Posted on 2008/03/01 21:30
watch out! American soldiers stationed in Japan molest girls, and Japanese soldiers get drunk and operate an Aegis destroyer.
(ID #74505) Posted on 2008/03/01 14:26
五〇一軍团 TK8316 Singapore Garrison Public Relations Officer
molest? no it's rape from what i read in the papers. a 38 years old US military sergeant raped a 14 years old girl in okinawa. funny thing is the family of the girl decided not to press charges against him and he was released. i'm very sadden by this news. i wonder what made the family drop the case? definitely something fishy going on here...
(ID #74593) Posted on 2008/03/01 21:45
University Student.
It's called huge payout to victim + government-controlled media cover-up for the sake of diplomatic ties.
(ID #74747) Posted on 2008/03/02 02:55
Polytechnic Senior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer, Pokemon Indexer.
Japan is the only country to showcase jets. Ace Combat BANZAI!!! XD Ahh? Where's the recruitment video for the UNSCDF? Jokes aside, who here would volunteer for the armed forces? (If yours is compulsory, then you shouldn't be reading this)
(ID #74516) Posted on 2008/03/01 14:53
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Joining the army has never crossed my mind, to be honest, it's mainly because I live in a country which is racially not my country. . Therefore, to be honest again, I have low interest to defend my country from whatever forces that may harm her. . Am I being racist here..? But that simply shows how bad Chinese are treated in Indonesia >_< . Just to make it clear, I don't mean to offend anyone so, please disregard my comment if you find it offensive. ^^
(ID #74519) Posted on 2008/03/01 15:04
University Student.
For 2 years spent in the Service, you'll be doing all the odd-jobs and regular work while being given a dirt cheap allowance (400SGD per month while doing the same work as the Regulars who earn 2,200SGD and above, and we also get no bonuses). All I can say is that our government sure know how to make full use of cheap labour. Truthfully to me, it's a waste of my life, but looking on the bright side I have only 3 months left to go then it's off to University. Can't wait to get off this rock after Uni and never come back.
(ID #74523) Posted on 2008/03/01 15:28
Ow. i jus sawa Letter from iwo jima.
(ID #74527) Posted on 2008/03/01 15:45
In Singapore it's called National Slavery instead of National Service. The two years where young guys go in and get paid peanuts for it. After the 2 years, we still have to suffer 10 years of re-service. =
(ID #74533) Posted on 2008/03/01 16:22
writing mini thesises
are those soldiers at the immigration checkpoint in Changi also in an NS period? they look cool with those sun glasses and HKMP5 stuff(CMIIW)
(ID #74744) Posted on 2008/03/02 02:46
computer business Infomation system
I tried to join the marines corps after high school but apparently asthma is a disqualifier.
(ID #74536) Posted on 2008/03/01 16:39
Polish army don't make commercials, but there are some videos created by military fans ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTbjbu0qtXc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgKmtgRZxrc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNAqJbU6Dok
(ID #74569) Posted on 2008/03/01 19:55
I wanted to work in the army as an administrative person but they saw my diplomas and were scared. So I'm on full-studies mode again, but far away from home this time. ^^
(ID #74673) Posted on 2008/03/02 00:37
This sounded kinda wrong and arrogant at the same time. Please forgive yours truly for that.
(ID #74736) Posted on 2008/03/02 02:28
i wouldn't want to work for the army but so far this is my 5th month being a soldier due to National Service. There were times where NS is simply shit but most of the time, is pretty enjoyable but then again, that depends on how you view things. besides, i take it as 2years of good physical training to prep me for the rest of my life as a healthy person instead of one always having to see a doctor for minor problems. If your country has a policy to force you into army, all i can say is, suck it up, is only a few years, view it positively. For those that wants to join the army , well prepared for shits and of course many good carrots the army can offer like tax cuts and cash rich compared to peers of your age.
(ID #99718) Posted on 2008/03/02 10:49
engineer
I heard that Japan has a very high military budget despite its constitution which forbids military aggression. Maybe it is about 5th or 6th in the world in terms of spending. But I also believe they are paid much more then in other countries.
(ID #100330) Posted on 2008/03/03 21:28
i am a part of a SOS-DAN Army
(ID #238455) Posted on 2008/07/15 17:57
I wanted to join our Airforce but since we only have flying Coffins/outdated planes i'd rather fly in my PC instead~ Anyways my eyesight is now way below Airforce requirements :(
(ID #243906) Posted on 2008/07/22 02:10
Just Some Anime Fan
im part of the clyne faction i will prevail on destroying every country and make my new world the world where anime fan only exist
(ID #465069) Posted on 2009/01/28 11:04
Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
Should've included the Philippine Army!!XD haha
(ID #547210) Posted on 2009/04/03 07:09
Interaction design, web 2.0 entrepreneur
I want to join the liberatiopn army to free Skåne from the evil Swedes :D
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