Living in Kadena makes you directly aware of the impact of global affairs. The more I feel the importance of the Kadena base, the more nervous I become thinking that it could be attacked at any time.

Therefore you should thank your lucky stars that Uncle Sam is protecting you.

Quite obvious. If you love your life, do not live near a military outpost in front of enemy lines.

These are the first targets that will be blown away in case of conflict.

Moving away may be hard, but better safe than sorry.

Many Japanese need to be educated about how defense and deterrence works in the age of powerful and aggressive neighbors, namely China and Russia. These countries have shown they will push their nationalist agendas to the extent that existing borders between countries are practically meaningless.