Japanese Self-Defense Forces conducted exercises land outside their own country. Taking part in one of the largest international military exercise called «Gold Cobra», held in Thailand, they practiced rescue citizens in case of extreme situations, informs «Pacific Russia».

According to the scenario, the Japanese soldiers took over the support of the security in the city just happened earthquake measuring seven points and followed immediately began anti-government demonstrations. The military took a group of conditional affected the nearest airfield, where they were waiting for planes and helicopters. The operation is carried out in collaboration with the forces of the United States and Thailand. Participation in such events SDF has become a regular since 2009. And in 2013 in Tokyo reviewed the relevant law after the capture and murder of 10 Japanese citizens in Algeria.

A recent execution of two Japanese hostage by terrorists «Islamic state» has made the theme of Tokyo participation in rescue compatriots abroad even more urgent. In addition to the US, Japan and Thailand in the «Cobra Gold» participated Indonesia, Singapore and South Korea. The desire to present the Japanese government led by Shinzo Abe to ensure the safety of the country and citizens, as well as statements about the necessity defense, which the Prime came to power, make it clear that Tokyo in the coming years can begin sending its forces in many hot spots around the world.

A recent dip with rescuing hostages from captivity «Islamic State» showed that Japan needs to develop its own mechanism to rescue its citizens anywhere in the world, because to help count in such cases is not necessary, writes «Российская newspaper «.