The female marines Japan is training for war

Summary

1. Female marines on the JS Osumi supported beach assault drills in Japan's southwest island chain. 
2. Women make up 8.7% of the JSDF. 
3. Women play a part in JSDF recruiting strategy to maintain numbers amidst Japan’s population decline. 

References

• Media Check: The Japan Times - Media Bias Fact Check  (HIGH CREDIBILITY) 
• COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au) 
• ADDITIONAL READING RAAF RUNWAY (PME) 
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC