The Japanese Nuclear Bomb is a reality

[The SC]

Everyone knows that Japan is one of the first signatories to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and some know that the Japanese Constitution contains the three points that prevent the manufacture, use or purchase of nuclear weapons.

But the truth may be a bit strange. Many may not know that Japan has all the techniques of the nuclear cycle. Some may not know that Japan has its own uranium enrichment plants and special plants to produce military plutonium. Some may not know that Japan now has more than 1400kg of enriched uranium in its possession. Many may not know that what is frightening to China is a nuclear Japan, and that more than a Chinese has spoken of this continuing concern official.

There was a leak in the Chinese press about a meeting between Chinese President and Vice President Joe Biden. The meeting was a bit sharp and it was up to the vice president to say to the president of China: Japan is capable of becoming a military nuclear state tomorrow morning.


So let us look at the truth of this talk, is it just a threat, or is Japan really capable of becoming a military nuclear state with long-range strike capabilities?


1- Japan's energy sector revealed in 2014 the amount of plutonium found in Japan that has been kept secret for decades. The Washington Post says it is enough to build 1,000 nuclear warheads.

2- Japan owns the Rakacho uranium enrichment plant.

3- Japan and the United States of America announced in 2014 that a transfer of 30% of locally enriched uranium to the United States will take place. The United States returned them to Japan in 2016 at the request of Japan.

4- Japan announced that it has long-range missile launch capabilities in 2015 and 2016 by launching six missiles from the Mitsubishi industry. While Japan assured neighboring countries that it is for civilian use only.

5- Tokyo's government adviser retired general Toshiyaki Shikata said the space-rocket test was in fact an experience of Japan's ability to direct and control missiles outside the atmosphere and drop its capsules on specific sites on the ground; Mitsubishi designed a propulsion system similar to the US missile system LGM-118 with modifications to its military-civilian conversion.

6- Japan today has all the technologies related to uranium enrichment, plutonium production, missile construction and the direction of capsules to different locations on the surface of the earth. It also has the entire nuclear cycle from start to finish with local capabilities.
Japan enjoys free uranium enrichment and the production of military plutonium for high-efficiency civilian uses.

Former Japanese Defense Minister Shigaro Ishada said:
"I do not think Japan needs a nuclear bomb, but it is important to keep our nuclear facilities, enrichment laboratories and plutonium production so that we can get an atomic bomb as quickly as necessary."

 

[wiseone2]

it is a known fact Japan can produce 1000+ nuclear weapons in a year or two
They are 2nd most advanced society on this planet.

a simple advice to Chinese - quit messing with their security

 

[LeGenD]

I am not surprised - always suspected as much. Japanese are extremely talented and capable.

They abandoned there militaritic ways by choice. Otherwise, this is a country that even the mighty US had second thoughts about in regards to invasion.

 

[patman]

Japan is very secretive about its defense , but I doubt they have warheads

 

[khanmubashir]

Everyone knows that Japan is one of the first signatories to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and some know that the Japanese Constitution contains the three points that prevent the manufacture, use or purchase of nuclear weapons.

But the truth may be a bit strange. Many may not know that Japan has all the techniques of the nuclear cycle. Some may not know that Japan has its own uranium enrichment plants and special plants to produce military plutonium. Some may not know that Japan now has more than 1400kg of enriched uranium in its possession. Many may not know that what is frightening to China is a nuclear Japan, and that more than a Chinese has spoken of this continuing concern official.

There was a leak in the Chinese press about a meeting between Chinese President and Vice President Joe Biden. The meeting was a bit sharp and it was up to the vice president to say to the president of China: Japan is capable of becoming a military nuclear state tomorrow morning.


So let us look at the truth of this talk, is it just a threat, or is Japan really capable of becoming a military nuclear state with long-range strike capabilities?


1- Japan's energy sector revealed in 2014 the amount of plutonium found in Japan that has been kept secret for decades. The Washington Post says it is enough to build 1,000 nuclear warheads.

2- Japan owns the Rakacho uranium enrichment plant.

3- Japan and the United States of America announced in 2014 that a transfer of 30% of locally enriched uranium to the United States will take place. The United States returned them to Japan in 2016 at the request of Japan.

4- Japan announced that it has long-range missile launch capabilities in 2015 and 2016 by launching six missiles from the Mitsubishi industry. While Japan assured neighboring countries that it is for civilian use only.

5- Tokyo's government adviser retired general Toshiyaki Shikata said the space-rocket test was in fact an experience of Japan's ability to direct and control missiles outside the atmosphere and drop its capsules on specific sites on the ground; Mitsubishi designed a propulsion system similar to the US missile system LGM-118 with modifications to its military-civilian conversion.

6- Japan today has all the technologies related to uranium enrichment, plutonium production, missile construction and the direction of capsules to different locations on the surface of the earth. It also has the entire nuclear cycle from start to finish with local capabilities.
Japan enjoys free uranium enrichment and the production of military plutonium for high-efficiency civilian uses.

Former Japanese Defense Minister Shigaro Ishada said:
"I do not think Japan needs a nuclear bomb, but it is important to keep our nuclear facilities, enrichment laboratories and plutonium production so that we can get an atomic bomb as quickly as necessary."

It is well known that if Japan and germer want they can build nukes and ICBM in short time but they don't as already have USA nuclear umbrella and if they do it would accelerate global arms race and instability

 

[hunter_hunted]

is there any doubt, japs are genius people . They don't want it doesn't mean they can't develop it

 

[MrSato1]

it is a known fact Japan can produce 1000+ nuclear weapons in a year or two
They are 2nd most advanced society on this planet.

a simple advice to Chinese - quit messing with their security

You blowing air up your own horns, havung enriched uranium foes not make one a credible nuclear power. Regardless of secret missile test, Japan is not capable of producing any credible ballistic or ICBM. nor does Japan have any credible defence against such missile.

Return to reality please, Japan is far from being the most technological society in this world. The only good thing produced in Japan is the TV, and Korea has them beat in that front, everything else is imported from Europe . and lest not get into the govt tech sector.

 

[wiseone2]

You blowing air up your own horns, havung enriched uranium foes not make one a credible nuclear power. Regardless of secret missile test, Japan is not capable of producing any credible ballistic or ICBM. nor does Japan have any credible defence against such missile.

Return to reality please, Japan is far from being the most technological society in this world. The only good thing produced in Japan is the TV, and Korea has them beat in that front, everything else is imported from Europe . and lest not get into the govt tech sector.

I am not a Japanese. I am not blowing anyone's horns.

Their products speak for themselves. You have not heard of Honda/Toyota cars, Japanese chip companies

 

[LeGenD]

I am not a Japanese. I am not blowing anyone's horns.

Their products speak for themselves. You have not heard of Honda/Toyota cars, Japanese chip companies

Some people have no idea.

Japanese develop some of the finest equipment for Industrial use. Even companies like Lockheed Martin and Boeing use them.

Japanese consumer products are second-to-none in quality either. Brands such as Toyota, Honda, Panasonic, Daikin and Fijitsu-general speak for themselves.

Open a 'made-in-China' AC in Pakistan and you will notice either a Japanese or American compressor in it. Similar story in the case of other goods - the most crucial components are mostly Japanese, European or American.

 

[Avicenna]

I wouldn't sleep on Japan. WW2 was not that long ago.

 

[sputnik]

Japan Have very Hi tech Nuclear industry and more advanced then there Russian and Chinese counter part. Not Just in Nuclear tech but in sensor technology as well. Remember, Japan was the nation came with Idea of sensors on Ocean bed and the US and India joined later.

China Might gained few Islands here and there but if conflict arise, then Japan don't run for help. They have all the required might and now domestic public support as well to counter China.

 

[gambit]

You blowing air up your own horns, havung enriched uranium foes not make one a credible nuclear power. Regardless of secret missile test, Japan is not capable of producing any credible ballistic or ICBM. nor does Japan have any credible defence against such missile.

Per the highlighted -- yes, it does. The enrichment capability itself is a sign for every country in the world to take notice. Why do you think the UN is concerned about Iran and NKR, for a couple examples?

There are only two ways to get enriched uranium: buy or make it yourself.

Buying is the easiest when you are willing to sacrifice some of your country's finances, but buying does not gain any long term knowledge about uranium in general, let alone the much more difficult enrichment process itself.

http://www.world-nuclear.org/inform...s/countries-g-n/japan-nuclear-fuel-cycle.aspx

JPN has complete enrichment knowledge and technology, from raw to refined uranium, even to the 'weapons' grade level. JPN is an acknowledged nuclear power, not (yet) a nuclear WEAPONS power. Please do even basic research before you comment.

 

[rambro]

it is a known fact Japan can produce 1000+ nuclear weapons in a year or two
They are 2nd most advanced society on this planet.

a simple advice to Chinese - quit messing with their security

Not indian's concern either

 

[wiseone2]

Not indian's concern either

not a malaysian concern either

 

[Fawad alam]

The only good thing produced in Japan is the TV

You don't know anything about Japan, and please don't compare with Korea.