Could Russian military take Japan if it wanted to? (2020)

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[@GHOST-uf7mj]

when did i can play this game?

[@MasterLuligamer]

War path isn’t released yet

[@LittleRamsies]

Could Japan build their own nukes???

[@ZiggityBoo]

@@LittleRamsies - If they wanted to they could get nuclear weapons within months (If not sooner). The only reason they don't is because their security is guaranteed by the US and public opinion is against it. They are highly advanced.

[@LittleRamsies]

Can 🇸🇦&🇮🇱 Win a War against the Rest of Middle East??

[@skaldlouiscyphre2453]

2020: It's possible. 2022: OH HELL NO

[@Kroepoek82]

Japan would never lose. I've seen enough anime to know they would drum up a bunch of high-school teens in hyper-age mecha's to take on their entire nation's power, nukes and all.

[@octaviuseugeneraymond5493]

what about the undefeated and undisputed king, the snowmen solider from siberia? They are very fierce warriors and can take down even the strongest of empires. I’ve seen them in batte before.

[@postovik19780121]

Все так , японцы крутые)

[@britishpersonwholikesgerma908]

@@octaviuseugeneraymond5493 I think you mean the Cossacks... but Siberian people are strong in general soooooo...

[@tinyobito6565]

How about the anime people where they fly around with strings and fight with swords and stuff? And that one guy screaming "sasageyo" and the beyblade

[@generalsherman519]

@@tinyobito6565 Siberians would destroy them with one finger

[@maartilium]

The Tokyo Metropolitan police force could defeat the Russian army.

[@kwt3328]

As expected It is impossible

[@oofiefoofieziz6394]

In your foolish dreams.

[@shaider1982]

Yep, they got Patlabors🤣

[@JohnRaffy]

Texans can beat the russian army. 😂😂😂

[@maartilium]

@@JohnRaffy for sure

[@jerrylatham5413]

At this point my bet is on japan.

[@gabrielfeuning1658]

As it should be

[@weezee5947]

Russia: It's over Japan. I've already won the the war. Japan: (Makes a speech about the power of friendship) Russia: N-nani!!!

[@Raul_Menendez]

Talk No Jutsu dosen't work when Russia gains it's old power up. C O M M U N I S M

[@RomeoMan11]

But, MLP is much more popular in Russia than Japan)

[@qanon7958]

@@RomeoMan11 In mother Russia, Ponykind do roam

[@qanon7958]

@@Raul_Menendez Stalinist Nazbol Russia > Post-Stalinist commie Russia

[@theretarbconsultant5469]

**Nato has entered the chat** NATO and Japan: *MUDAAAAAAA!!!*

[@helloturtle3749]

"The Caspian sea fleet would LIKELY stay put". Bruh is there a chance they're gonna walk on land

[@kurousagi8155]

There’s a canal linking the Caspian Flotilla to the Black Sea Fleet.

[@Bogatyr92]

They would probably go through the Volga-Don Canal to reach the black Sea and than join the main force.

[@royalteluis623]

Of course they’re not gonna walk . There gonna fly across to Japan .

[@omega2469]

They will put them on a train like they do for tanks

[@ramiel7666]

...they are Russians....they might......

[@atb8660]

2021 questions: does Russian military have the power to defeat Japan? 2022 questions: does the Russian military have the power to defeat the brass section of the Polish dockworkers union band?

[@Rachietutu]

😂😂

[@gohibniugoh1668]

no

[@rogerbrownreacts8528]

Russia would say we would have won but the Girl Scouts broke Treaty and helped Brass Band.

[@BirdRaiserE]

I died laughing At this rate it will be 2023: how long would it take for the inhabitants of Houston, Texas to capture Moscow?

[@ebrim5013]

Better question in 2022: could Russia possibly fend off a Japanese attempt to secure the Kurils?

[@leemacdonald6533]

🤣😂🤣 no chance🤣😂🤣

[@arsyadidris6349]

Hahah, i know its a joking comment,, but ill try and give a serious answer: The answer is definitely a “hell no”,, but then what next? Japan would need to amass a new decent size garisson to protect those islands AFTER taking them back. Coz they wont risk stretching the garrison currently in Hokkaido. I can imagine japan doing this no problem, but russia would need to give them a very strong reason to do so, and Japan would need alteast 5 years to create that new garrison.

[@manueljarquin4364]

The kurils islotes no worty for any nations ? .

[@tugjarvis6342]

..... obviously​ Godzilla isn't in these scenarios.

[@ElYeyuno]

Don't forget Mothra and all those tentacle 'entities'.

[@Medgator]

@@ElYeyuno not entities , they are fictinal Gods not gods they are Gods bruh

[@sledairsoftandgaming4578]

@@Medgator stroke?

[@Medgator]

@@sledairsoftandgaming4578 no there is a diference between (G)od and a (g)od in fiction . Zeus is a (g)od And the real God is (G)od lol

[@laurentdrozin812]

I think we now know the answer. The Russian army would starve somewhere in the middle of Siberia. They would never fire a shot.

[@andreaskavak2364]

they would be pushed back

[@bon7029]

"Can Russia take Japan if it wanted to?" [looks over at the situation in Ukraine] I'm thinking not.

[@marishkagranada7985]

@Evan Kent I'm afraid that's mostly going to be the case. 😬

[@bignope5720]

"In 2019, the number of tractors in use reached almost 109 thousand units in Japan" - i'm sorry, but russia couldn't take on the japanese farmers association, let alone the JSDF

[@francescoboselli6033]

"The Caspian Sea fleet would likely stay put" lol 😂

[@chastermief3501]

i mean hes not wrong

[@Admin-gm3lc]

There are canals from caspian to black sea to move ships

[@jaybee2402]

No shit, Shirley 😂😂

[@kathibaba7665]

Have you ever heard of something called the Don Volga canal?🙄

[@royalteluis623]

@@Admin-gm3lc yeah Putin is gonna dig a canal through all of Russia to get to the Japanese sea

[@changes6982]

I bet now everybody is rethinking how powerful the Russian military actually is 🤔

[@frankthompson6503]

They have embarrassed themselves. Most powerful nation with old military technology. Left out in the open questionably weak . There flaw in tank military strategy is turret one inch thick armour and all the amunition round about the turret. One bomb from a drone or rocket from a drone bang four crew dead. Their ships plenty of fire power no armour protection on the decks. Their areoplanes fast stealthy with no armour. Their military no discipline and inexperienced. Although they say we are well trained soldiers.

[@thereal4114]

After seeing the poor performance of Russian against Ukraine I'm not sure Russia can compete with Japan.

[@klanas40]

Nuke them like USA did, lol.

[@efraimgoldberger6670]

Japan's high tech industry will replenish will beat old Russian equipment. and realistically there is no way the US would not arm Japan with the latest weapons.

[@shlomoshlomo963]

@@efraimgoldberger6670 realistically the us already has bases in japan and would mobilize it's fleet to prevent russia from invading in the first place

[@gamm8939]

@@efraimgoldberger6670 Realistically, the Pacific Fleet would annihilate Russia together with the Japenese

[@coldtruth9235]

Russia is a third world country with very weak and outdated military. Only reason why they are so acclaimed is because of WW2. But people forget, they didn't win alone but with the backing of the entire economy of the world.

[@hmshood9212]

Baltic Fleet: Ah shit here we go again....

[@madwolf0966]

To Turkey: "Russia would like to move troops through us." [Yes]. [No]

[@gerrardbg3052]

Yes

[@shinchan-F-urmom]

Lol we that was in 1905, perhaps u have forgotten that we kicked Ur balls at Kharkin Gol in 1939, took Manchuria and Sakhalin Perhaps Abe wants another War We Russians will give u war

[@dungrae1749]

@@shinchan-F-urmom Abe is done. Manchuria is Chinese now,

[@shinchan-F-urmom]

@@dungrae1749 Japan revisionists should be given war, Nanking should be avenged with blood

[@pulsatingsausageboy2076]

Well, one thing is for sure. If Russia tried to invade Japan it would be an absolute fucking slaughter. This conflict with Ukraine proves they suck at logistics, have a lot of very old and not well maintained equipment, and their troops are trained very poorly. They couldn’t drive over land which would make their already abysmal logistic performance significantly worse. Japanese troops, on the other hand, train with U.S. forces constantly. They’re very well trained in ground combat as well as logistics. And the Japanese terrain would be an absolute fucking nightmare for them. Japan is extremely mountainous which would make Russian armor almost useless and force them into a situation where it would be mostly Russian versus Japanese troops on the ground. I’ll take the Japanese all day long in that fight. Russia wouldn’t have a prayer.

[@grahamt5924]

Russia, the second best army in Ukraine, would not stand a chance of invading Japan.

[@YFun-ux5rs]

And that’s assuming they even make an amphibious landing which is very unlikely. Japan’s navy alone can take on almost any country, especially in a defensive war. Don’t get me started on all the US troops placed in Japan. Bottom line, no chance.

[@arsyadidris6349]

With Patriot installations on their eastern flank (and possibly rven on their western flank) and an impressive navy thats pretty much encircling its home,, no chance in hell will a malicious russian bird cross japanese airspace. The “softest” spot is definitely in hokkaido and everything north of that, but the jsdf knows this. Which is why their beefiest garrison made its home there. And if the russians somehow managed around all THAT (major doubt), only then will they have that nightmare of a terrain to contemplate.

[@Dexter8393]

The real question is could Japan Self-Defense Forces take Russia if it wanted to ?

[@YFun-ux5rs]

they would destroy Russia in a defensive war but unfortunately they lack any significant offensive capabilities and don’t have the logistics to project power thousands of miles to reach Moscow or St Petersburg but Siberia or the northern islands shouldn’t be a problem.

[@Dexter8393]

@@YFun-ux5rs Have the same conclusion. Although another interesting question would be if they are able to take and secure russian arctic coast which is very important for trade routes and airspace

[@12kenbutsuri]

The Vatican can take russia if they wanted to.

[@dynastywarriorlord07]

They don't need to go that far. Just capture the sakhalin islands and Japan will have all the oil resources to sustain itself for decades if not centuries

[@j.w.b5048]

Aged pretty well into 2022.

[@johnnylevan-gilroy7848]

2022 answer: no

[@salmonjason4470]

lol no. Japan would pretty much wipe out Russia completely from the far east with ease if the war is strictly conventional. Japan's self defense Navy and Air force is top tier.

[@theunraveler]

Now we know the answer. Russia cant even take on a poor Europe country I doubt they can take on Japan

[@cityman2312]

Plus it's monumentally difficult to take an island by force under any circumstances. I doubt very much that Russia could get large numbers of troops across the Japanese Sea to Japan in the first place.

[@ZaGaijinSmash]

Japan can send the American otakus living in there into the battle first as cannon fodder.

[@royalteluis623]

@@mattg2383 that will be a battle worth witnessing

[@quarkedbutt8711]

Yut

[@kreeyungman7426]

@@quarkedbutt8711 russian for yeet?

[@quarkedbutt8711]

@@kreeyungman7426 nah, it's Marine for a good time lol

[@powersettingsm7172]

Imagine being binkov having to deal with this comment section

[@lazarustaxon7775]

His comment section is always like this, it's annoying.

[@oiuii]

Yeah its just a bunch of people that think they are the next napoleon and zhukov

[@SomeGuy-ty7kr]

lol, I suspect the core of his strategy is to ignore it completely

[@oiuii]

@@SomeGuy-ty7kr that is a very good strategy

[@lazarustaxon7775]

@@SomeGuy-ty7kr I would in his position too, its a shame he doesnt have a better fanbase.

[@mrsnrub282]

At this stage I'm convinced Japan could easily take Vladivostok

[@Lilhajxjk274]

It can't. You have no proof of it

[@HarutoAogami]

We've done so before, and we will do it again.

[@mrsnrub282]

@@Lilhajxjk274 if it weren't for the threat of nuclear war, they definitely could. There is just no reason to. It's a shite city in an even shitier country. Japan is way, way better

[@rcgunner7086]

Looks like this video is appearing in a lot of folks feed today. I'm guessing now with the knowledge that we have in 2022 that the answer is a resounding "No". The Japanese have a modern air force and navy and they have a well trained and disciplined army. It would be a slaughter for the Russians. They are rather lucky that this isn't the Japan of the 1930's, or else they would face an invasion of the disputed islands.

[@nervsouly]

Don't forget: Russia has the highest user numbers when it comes to watching Hentai. Attacking Japan would be considered a sacrilege within the Russian population and lead to a revolt.

[@nervsouly]

@Gachibass Commentator but the hentai was already freely available everywhere? Guehuehue!

[@nervsouly]

@Gachibass Commentator OK CONQUER THEM NOW!!!

[@dsedh23]

Lmao

[@Jayjay511]

Japan should establish Foreign Legion branch for Weeb and Weaboo alike. We would fight for our Holy land!

[@Jayjay511]

@Usecriticalthinking By important areas, they would likely be station near the danger zone like coastal. The Japan Higher up would consider use them as expendable forces. And here they, the weaboo in particular thought they would be stationing at Akihabara all day long.

[@n3gi_]

Nah, I love my life. I wouldn't even fight for my own country, why would I go to another country to fight their war? I'm going to a small peaceful island country in a time of war.

[@yiayyiay1352]

i cant wait for you weebs to rush with katanas while gettinging hit by a su-25 and gunned down by people with firearm's training

[@Jayjay511]

@@yiayyiay1352 Imagine their last words they chants before commit to finale charge. Yes that cringy broken japanese-english mix!

[@rogerbrownreacts8528]

I’m from the Future. The answer is no.

[@archimade]

I'm further from the futur, and the answer is still No.

[@Henry-xu5jg]

@@archimade I’m further from the future and the answer is still no

[@En-oflife]

@@Henry-xu5jg I'm from the 22nd decade. Russia has become a failed state. and the entire Far East was annexed by China.

[@toddparker8145]

toilet paper

[@kdg54e-sport62]

You are not from future, you from group anti Russia

[@NickJaime]

Well, the myth of the Russian army has been shattered by themselves. The reputation they built up and road since WWII has come crashing down in weeks. So the newest information says no they couldn't take or hold any country with decent size.

[@miklu26]

Which is weird as they have never succeed after WWII

[@scoutobrien3406]

I feel like there's a pretty big misunderstanding in some comments of the scale between these two in a longer term war footing. Maybe because Russia is geographically huge and people equate it to the Soviet Union. Japan has 126 million people Russia has 145 million Japan's GDP is $4.9 Trillion with 5.2 trillion PPP(-basically how much a dollar buys inside the country) Russia's GDP is 1.7 Trillion with 4.0 Trillion PPP That means that despite the standing Russian military being much bigger than other countries of its size, in a long term war they're much closer than they seem with Japan's massive nominal GDP advantage allowing it to buy much more outside materiel than Russia while Russia can rely on its internal territorial resources to make up the difference. This is not David vs Goliath unless Russia can somehow finish the war without nukes before Japan can leverage its much more automated economy and mobilize it's much more compact population to parity.

[@scoutobrien3406]

Or actually it is David vs Goliath and David has a constant supply of rocks and a tree fort.

[@tvgerbil1984]

Japan has a major strategic weakness. It has very few natural resources. It's GDP relies entirely on getting oil and raw materials from outside Japan. Russia could throttle Japan's industries by setting up an exclusion zone round Japan and attack all shippings within the zone. It does not have to be 100% watertight. Just the threat alone would intimidate a large portion of commercial shippings. Furthermore, Russia could use its planes and submarines to lay mines along major sea lanes. All these would force Japan to commit its naval assets to form convoys and mine countermeasures. Once Russia is able to relocate its naval and air assets to the east and consolidates its strangling hold on its economic warfare against Japan, the war is unlikely to favor Japan from then onwards. It was the same strategy used by the US against Japan in WW2. Japan simply cannot defend itself against Russia without allies.

[@tvgerbil1984]

@@PumpkinEater-dm1xx If the Russians had learnt their lession in the Russo-Japanese War, they would do what the Americans have done in WW2. They would concentrate their efforts in destroying Japanese merchant shippings, ports and Japanese economic infrastructure. Most of Russia's industries are located far west in Europe, out of reach from virtually all Japanese weaponry while Russia's economic warfare could hurt Japanese economy directly. With this kind of strategic disparity, which is similar to what happened in WW2, Japan simply can't win without allies.

[@svenv32]

@@PumpkinEater-dm1xx Remember the Kurils? now under Russian control... Japanese lost to the soviets during ww2... ww1 is over, we are in the future... Japan's army can't win against the Russians, Japan is behind Russia in war techs and missles. the Guy had a point, Russia will not give away their islands just like that.

[@alustin]

Japan rely heavily on US support. without US support Japan is in a very dangerous place militarily. No nuclear arsenal, even if they had nukes their cities are so concentrated, that it wont survive an exchange of nuclear warheads.

[@CombatIneffective]

We know the answer to this now. No. They can't.

[@alpha2gproject783]

I couldn't help but laugh. I'm pretty sure that at this rate even Sweden could take Russia.

[@sittienakan1594]

There's not a single country in Europe that could take Russia, assuming there's no allies of course. Russia is best on the defensive and Ukraine is actually getting stomped right now, there only oil refinery was destroyed. I could go on why Russia is actually winning and Ukraine is losing. Maybe you also forgot things like Ukraine had been prepared for years and had better prep time, they kept getting supplied anti tank weaponry and overall are getting help from basically several major superpowers while Russia, for the most part, isn't getting as much as help. I think you also forgot that being on the defense has historically proven more effective and easier. The Russians aren't motivated, but if someone does try to attack and take their land, they'll fight till their last breath.

[@TmackSD184]

The swedish women's soccer team could take Moscow

[@joshuaknight311]

Sweden do have a top 20 military and really good tech

[@Yuri231]

2020: Could Russian military take Japan? / 2022: Could Japanese military take Russia?

[@Melly-Mang]

Short answer, definitely Japan. Long answer: I mean, technically Japan has even less military experience than Russia, but I'm pretty sure with the material they have, the wargames they do with US and with Russia's abysmal performance, yeh Japan will certainly win anytime.

[@formerIychucks]

This comment section is a war itself. Binkov's Battlegrounds comment section: A place for 'military experts' and 'historians' to argue and discuss.

[@dynamo3590]

ついにィ､日本語のコメントを發見!! 😀😀😃😃

[@FielValeryRTS]

"I have the most heated discussions with great generals and foremost military experts in the world." "Wow, where?" "... KZbin comments."

[@Pulse_89]

Russia can’t even cross a Ukrainian river! 😂. Couldn’t imagine what the fearless Japanese would do.

[@swiffersweatjet7815]

People watching this in 2021: yeah that’s seems like a reasonable outcome People watching this in 2022:HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHA

[@adjacentchannel]

Given how bad Russia has preformed in Ukraine, I doubt they would stand a chance against Japan.

[@anarchyorslavery1616]

Russia has been gaining more ground than the US gained per day in Iraq and is losing troops far less than what the western lying media tells you.

[@davidgrajalesmirage]

@@anarchyorslavery1616 nope. The mere number of vehicles losses given by Oryx (both sides, confirmed with pictures) suggests Russia has lost at least almost 2000 vehicles. Given the number of crew members each vehicle has, the loses of Russia should be around 25k troops mixing all kind of losses (deaths, injures, POW etc)

[@anarchyorslavery1616]

@@davidgrajalesmirage litterally impossible...Russia has not even sent that many into Ukraine period. Now for Ukraine those would be the suspected losses, since Ukrainian civilians are participating in the conflict at gunpoint by the kiev regime and are estimated to be no less than 14,000 for pro Kiev forces collectively.

[@belkYT]

@@davidgrajalesmirage furry

[@HenryMidfields]

Even during WW2, when Japan was against...pretty much everyone not named Germany, the best case scenario for the Soviets was to occupy the northern half of Hokkaido.

[@patclark2186]

After seeing the non nuclear Russian Army and Aerospace Force fail so badly in Ukraine, It looks like Japan could easily take back the Northern Territories lost at the end of WWII. For sure, Russia will have almost nothing to stop Japan. And Japan is re-arming to confront China, so a little dustup against an exhausted Russia might be good training for a resurgent Japan. ...time will tell.

[@time391]

You don't want to see a resurgent Japan. Another nuclear nation in Asia would be a nightmare scenario for everyone, World War III would be inevitable at that stage, either set off by miscalculations from anyone (China, Russia, US, North Korea, or Japan).

[@jamesricker3997]

It was in 1905 History doesn't repeat itself but it does rhyme

[@libertatumautmori4506]

@@time391 As someone who works for a think tank in Singapore that does extensive research of the geopolitics and military scenarios of Asia, you're just wrong.

[@abnerdoon4902]

@@libertatumautmori4506 Did you really expect youtube comment section westerners to actually know about other countries.

[@KingdomRepublic]

@@libertatumautmori4506 if you are indeed working for a think tank then why are you here on a KZbin video? Is that where you get your sources from? Lmao

[@m124f546]

Fuck sake, Russia can't even beat Ukrainian farmers. What, the Russian military supposed to be able to invade Okinawa? Fucking hell..

[@ilko9992]

But ukraine military was trained by british special forces i think. Also its farmers with javelins xD

[@rem145]

The issues are with nukes. Japan doesn’t have them. America probably would back Japan as this would be an Article 5 event . But then what does China do?

[@crodeusvult9635]

@@ilko9992 ok sooo??? Isn t Russia a second strongest military power in the world.Shouldn t they have troops trained same as British or American??? They have thosands of tanks and best equpment,yet they still lost. Morale,training and logistics are everything in war but clearly Russia has none of that.

[@neozeonsolid]

@@rem145 Japan is one of the only nations on earth that can domestically send satellites into low earth orbit. Pair that technology with the raw materials they have for their power plants and they have nukes. Many analysts show Japan as a de facto nuclear state.

[@ilko9992]

@@crodeusvult9635 well yes they were supposed to be the second strongest military but now we know we all were delusional xd

[@LoboalphaMASTER]

15:24 - Ah, island hopping, the great weakness of Japan

[@rajeevd.296]

Japan: Hey, ive seen this before!

[@davidvasquez08]

@@rajeevd.296 America: 😗

[@wooflessdelta]

That moment when a B29 appears over russian troops

[@hailexiao2770]

The comments being full of Russia stans is to be expected, but Russia stans with *manga avatars* is a surprise.

[@GreenStarTech]

Japan also has a way bigger economy and close ties to the US.

[@TheEulerID]

Correction; Russia now has 2, not 3 cruisers...

[@dynastywarriorlord07]

1 Japanese Maya, Kongo, or Atago destroyer is worth 10 Russian Slava or Udaloy cruisers

[@ilmaio]

In 2020 it was a question, now it is a joke...

[@HeroDai2448]

Joke of the decade

[@coajdka]

japan wouldnt stand a chance though

[@dannylesbile8592]

Russia the rusted tiger

[@dannylesbile8592]

Japan has all the modern military equipment ukraine still lacks the best roketry of any us ally it could use their space assets and produce smart ballistic mussles with just the most high end conventual explosives it could annihilate any bases plus you have to put Japan's industrial captivity to a war footing to be fair n factor in that Russia couldn't use it's full military capicaty even a japan using 10%of it's GDP on the military isn't a true threat to Yelstins Russia and even at war with Russia China is the bigger threat to Japan

[@coajdka]

@@dannylesbile8592 they never used all they could

[@Duke_of_Lorraine]

Let's do a naval invasion on a country 3x as populated as Ukraine and a bazillion times richer, with American troops located there, and with logistics bottlenecked by the Transsiberian and the Vladivostok fleet. What could go wrong ?

[@YFun-ux5rs]

Japan has a military ranked #4-5 compared to Ukraine which was like #20, they have extremely modernized equipment (anti-missile defense, F35s, etc), especially a very advanced navy/air force plus the 50k+ US troops on top of the logistics issues you mentioned. No way Russia can win when they are struggling in Ukraine.

[@Duke_of_Lorraine]

@@YFun-ux5rs also one move that Binkov did not mention but that I'd certainly try if possible : a precision strike on the transsiberian railroad, to cripple it for days and all the logistics with it. Repeat every few days using the F35's stealth.

[@nickisntmyname7454]

@@YFun-ux5rs You forgot the fact that Russia has a military rank of 2-3 and since he said no allays so Russia could send 10 nukes

[@dynastywarriorlord07]

@@nickisntmyname7454 This is why I think Japan should be allowed to build its own nuclear weapons as long that they have a strict no first use policy

[@little_error295]

@@dynastywarriorlord07 why would u ever put that much trust in the Japanese 😭 mfs don’t learn

[@Yuri231]

After Ukraine war, we learned that Japan is more likely to take Moscow, than Russia to take Tokyo...

[@TmackSD184]

The Mexican army could take Moscow

[@mohdnazreen5892]

how stupid statement here

[@manueljarquin4364]

You need to read strategic militar Tokio have not nuclear bomb is not possible ...

[@suvidminecrafttutorials4175]

@@manueljarquin4364 Nuclear weapons are out of the equation because while Japan may not have any nukes of it’s own the United States (which is obligated to defend Japan by Treaty) has enough nukes to end the world multiple times so Russia wouldn’t dare.

[@ktm8848]

that's why ukros army is being grinded into dust in the east just wait for 10 days and you will see who's gonna take over thé other's capital

[@johnsigmon7707]

They would have to be mad to invade Japan, even if The US was factored out of the equation. If they thought the Ukrainians were vicious, the Japanese will fight for every single inch of their land and die for it.

[@factsguy4582]

You are right

[@vorynrosethorn903]

The Japanese are a lot weaker culturally and demographically than they were in WW2. The willingness to fight and die for the emperor is one of the things which there has been considerable effort to undermine and also the are large groups of anti war opponents (who are fanatical and thus will undermine the public interest no matter what and left wing traitors (the communists and socialists who are both entrenched in the education system and have a history of doing nasty stuff like covering for the North Koreans when there were suspicions about people going missing along the coasts). A large part of the population is elderly and unlike in other countries there aren't even going to have ever had military training, Japan will have a lot less to make up troop numbers than the population size would suggest. The one thing which might be good is production, there is already a work culture of working yourself to death without complaint and most people are reasonably clever and know how to work together and take orders so production would probably go a lot smoother than most would think possible for such a challenge and in a timeframe which would leave western experts baffled. They would just have issue finding the men to use the equipment who aren't one foot in the grave or totally apathetic.

[@eurtz876]

@@vorynrosethorn903 russia's logistics collapsed in a country right next to their industrial and political heartland connected by nice flat terrain,now they have to pull off the biggest amphibious invasion since d day and do so from SIBERIA of all places. Yeah no,the Japanese could be armed with literall sticks and stones and still win by virtue of the Russian invasion collapsing in on itself from lack of supplies and food.

[@juri8723]

@@vorynrosethorn903 you are brainwashed.

[@vorynrosethorn903]

@@lepepelepub12 I wasn’t saying they’d lose, considering Russia’s policy on nukes and Japans lack of a deterrence the war likely wouldn’t start in the first place. I was responding to the idea that fight like the Japanese of WW2 did, even if the cultural context was not fundamentally different the capability would be inhibited by the fact that a large portion of the population would be unfit to fight. Ultimately the context is different however, in 1945 the Japanese had been at war for 14 years and had been steeped in Emperor deification, state shinto and militarism for 70 years. The school system drilled into them that death was better than dishonour and life lighter than a cherry blossom, adults in their live including their parents would also affirm it. There was military style training from a young age and even the school uniforms were based on military uniforms (Prussian for boys, sailor for girls), on top of this the population was young, vigorous and confident, the birth rate was high so each generation grew and the elderly were cared for within the traditional family unit (though care for might be a western way to put it as they were often the ones at the top of the family hierarchy and at the very least were accorded considerable respect). The two societies were in some ways mirror images of one another. I know I might have made it sound a bit romantic but the cost of the old system was in human life and it had negative aspects like being terminally stupid in it’s fanaticism, dealing with people on intentions too much (it doesn’t matter if someone professes loyalty to the state, if they don’t follow orders then they are impediment to its aims and should be punished) and having a culture of political assassination. An actual war between japan and Russia might be worthwhile so long as Japan gets nukes first so it can call Russias bluff, the northern territories are mostly of strategic worth but Sakhalin has oil reserves which would make it worth the price in blood considering how resource poor japan is. The fact that many of the professional troops are off getting killed and the Japanese have local naval superiority so it be a probable bet. Japan would do less well if it wanted to take more than islands and China would probably be the main threat throughout. A limited war followed by consolidation would be the only plan feasible from the start however. Though it would do little to deal with the much greater existential threats to the nation.

[@abcdef-iy9vo]

Russia has to go nuclear on day 1 to win. Russia has no amphibious capacity and airborne assault cannot take and hold ground until relief force arrived. No air superiority mean you are dead meat.

[@WaspCameraInSpringfield]

Would they even be able to nuke important parts of Japan without air superiority?

[@bradleywesterman4439]

@@WaspCameraInSpringfield Yes, ballistic missiles from land and sea would be more than enough. No air superiority needed unfortunately. That’s the horrifying thing about nukes. If they are ever launched in significant numbers there’s essentially no stopping them.

[@Andrew-rd9zq]

What are the chances their nukes fall apart before reaching their destination? 😬

[@arsyadidris6349]

The JMSDF do have SM-3 missiles in their destroyers to counter incoming MIRVs… though i cant really say how effective they are. Better than nothing i guess.

[@petermello55]

They can’t even invade their direct neighbor with fucking up logistics. Imagine going through eastern Russia and them having the fly/ship everything in, they’d be fucked. Half of them would probably lane in Korea

[@bon7029]

Knowing Russian Logistics, the ships would run out of fuel halfway there.

[@AndreUbermensch]

@@bon7029 the Russian fleet from the Baltic would sink itself while fighting imaginary japanese vessels and English fisherman on the way there.

[@Hairysteed]

*Russia invades Japan* Japan: "Omae wa mou shindeiru"

[@Rikimkigsck]

Imagine Russia couldn't even take Ukraine's cities after 50 days. Geographically Ukraine is one of the easiest country to invade but still their demilitarized army is winning against Russia.

[@Dr-Zoid-Berserk]

I didn’t think Russia could win last year. After the embarrassing inept invasion of their land neighbor, there’s no way Russia could conquer Japan.

[@arsyadidris6349]

Most they can pull off is have a bloody fight with the japanese on the northern islands, maybe land a few hits on hokkaido.. and thats it. SAM wall too strong on the eastern side of Honshu.

[@kampfpanzerleopard346]

Everybody gangsta till the Caspian Fleet comes.

[@tjorven0110]

russia builds canal from caspian sea to japanese sea caspian fleet comes in russia wins 11/10

[@ppp7277]

@@tjorven0110 deluded

[@MatsLM]

Those 2 torpedo boats obviously would destroy all the Japanese navy

[@shaider1982]

Japan will just weaponize the moving gundam RX78 in Yokohama and pulverize Russia into submission.

[@time391]

Now that I want to see, a real Gundam Battle Suit would be amazing.

[@jamesricker3997]

How do we know it isn't already weaponized and hidden in plain sight

[@time391]

@@jamesricker3997 Which universe are we in though?

[@catsfrommars]

Revisiting the comment section after seeing Russia’s performance in Ukraine

[@itsupportpropertymasters1679]

Yeah , Russia is having a hard time against Ukaraine. I don’t think they can invade anyone without risking being defenseless against NATO.

[@anarchyorslavery1616]

@@itsupportpropertymasters1679 they are not having a "hard time" they are absolutely wiping out ukraine as we speak, they have gained far more ground than US did in Iraq per day.

[@bignope5720]

@@anarchyorslavery1616 lmao

[@YFun-ux5rs]

1) Japan is a significantly richer and industrial country than Russia ($1.5 trillion RU vs $5 trillion JP) 2) Japan ranks #4-5 militarily with a very modern and advanced navy, airforce and defense system 3) Ukraine was ranked #22 (albeit with significant Western support) and Russia is struggling with them 4) Russia has big problems with logistics and maintenance in Ukraine, a neighboring country with a huge shared border whereas Japan is an island nation that is thousands of miles away from Russia’s main population increasing these logistics problems exponentially 5) Japan has a defense treaty with the US and houses 50k US troops and equipment, both which will increase immediately if Japan is invaded. 6) Japan will receive insane financial and most likely military support from Western countries just like Ukraine did, further boosting their capabilities. Conclusion: As long as we are talking about conventional warfare, no chance in hell.

[@iam_karla]

The only struggle for the Japan to be the number 1 military is the defensive status due to the pacifist submission of its constitution.

[@danghoangluong2942]

Japan anti ship missile would obliterate Russian Nay

[@nekom-zn6vk]

わかりやすく、ありがとう

[@ZE0XE0]

@@danghoangluong2942 and i dont think the russian air force would fair much better than their navy.

[@arsyadidris6349]

Tbf, japan would slaughter the russians easy with just one ally helping them: South korea. South korea has pretty impressive teeth (u kinda need em when u have north korea as a neighbor). So on top of the american forces already present, further reinforcement from south korea would make this theoretical war seriously disadvantagous… for the russians😂

[@seihai-kun6726]

4 countries you never try to invade and occupy: US, Russia, Japan, and Vietnam Especially Vietnam

[@1978mackdaddy]

True

[@trololoev]

why Japan? Soviet invade and occupy Japan in 3 weeks.

[@nathans3815]

@@trololoev Because the US will show up and defend it

[@themasterninja110]

@@nathans3815 along with NATO becuase America got involed.

[@sikorsky7597]

Lol why include Vietnam? They are easily to invade.

[@Trubripes]

If the condition of Russian navy can be judged by the condition of their army, They'd sail out of of Vladivostok ... and sink straight down.

[@natanaelvandijk2027]

My bet the ships will sink in the harbour.

[@ZE0XE0]

@@natanaelvandijk2027 they'll sink in dry dock 🤣

[@watchinthebay5624]

Russia has made itself into a joke by showing ppl its military ineptitude. Should have just continued to talk big and everyone would still respect their military strength.

[@andermolk2428]

in fairness, apart from the "vaunted" army, BEFORE the war, Russia had nothing. Absolutely impoverished and corrupt country with a slave population.

[@MrMustang1945]

Why didn’t you name it “Russo-Japanese War 2, Electric Boogaloo?”

[@Jupiter__001_]

Because this would be "Russo-Japanese War 3: The Last Russade"

[@adam95190]

Too many iSorrowproductions

[@ElYeyuno]

Because the Russians later won TWO more wars against Japan. Final Score: Russia: 2 - Japan: 1. Russia Wins.

[@kevray]

He’s not a zoomer

[@kalamarmaximis149]

@@ElYeyuno you mean coming in at the last second and destroying an under supplied and under manned army yea nah

[@cheng3580]

You forgot that the JMSDF are currently in the process of modifying one of the Helicopter Destroyers to be able to house F-35s, making it an aircraft carrier, its also ironically named JS Kaga.

[@madwolf0966]

(To those that don't know) The reason for the Irony: Kaga was a battlecruiser converted into an aircraft carrier during the 1920's-1940's

[@fnamelname9077]

@@madwolf0966 Is that... irony? Or is that poetic?

[@cheng3580]

@@fnamelname9077 its bears the same name as the one that was modified. She sank at Midway.

[@cheng3580]

@Kira Ki I love how I never even seen any of these comments. Thanks KZbin from saving me from a guy who hasn't even bothered to link anything to back up his claims nor have I stated anything in regards to Russia in my comment. I can see you are clearly bias to Russia. And I can say goodluck on getting the current Navy of Russia to do anything nor win conflicts. Because I find it funny that Russia struggles or takes too long to win its current wars. Its rampant corruption along with Navalny's arrest a few months ago. P.S I don't hate the Russians nor do I think they suck, but mostly its government is shit.

[@cheng3580]

@Kira Ki You keep repeating this fact yet you miss something. Where did these great powers come from? What was their history? They weren't great powers before and were great powers under different flags and different names like the Qing, Ming, USSR and etc. Russia might be big landmass wise but its nothing compared to the USSR. It has a standing on the world stage but honestly its crumbling more than even Hitler's description of the "House of Cards". But this time it shows by videos of corruption, rampant mafia gang wars, pooe infrastructure, lack of funding etc. It might look to you that it might be a super power but I rather you look at the facts here. You seem to have this idea that the world's powers today will be in the future world powers also. But guess what, no. As Deng Xiaoping has mentioned. The asian century might never come. And this is coming from an Asian from one of the 4 Tigers of Asia.

[@RedStar439]

From 2022: No.

[@resistencialiberal9555]

No chance lol

[@Rachietutu]

@@resistencialiberal9555 No chance in hell 😂

[@lordook5413]

Maybe in that parallel universe located in putin's head.

[@Tvirus12]

Japan: Back for more, eh? Last time I said you were 100 years too early, let's see how far you've come!

[@Nephilimus]

Did you take japanese farmers into account?

[@tadcastertory1087]

I was going to say, if they have tractors, Russia would be in big trouble.

[@tadcastertory1087]

Let's face it, if Japan wants the Kuriles back, what's Russia going to do about it?

[@randomuser2461]

As long as russia doesn't nuke them. Might be something for them to realistically look forward to negotiating after putin is gone.

[@bryanbahling2877]

Absolutely nothing, they got a small taste of western military hardware and they don't like what they are seeing.

[@AndreUbermensch]

The same thing they did in 1904... Send a fleet fighting fisherman on the way and shooting themselves while doing it. The Russo-Japanese War was the funniest thing I've ever heard about.

[@rickjames18]

After what everyone is witnessing in Ukraine, I think it's fair to say we have all overestimates the Russian military. I think Japan would win by taking and holding the Kuril Islands. Japan probably can't attack Russia, but they can easily take the Islands that belong to them anyways.

[@NoOne-xd1gw]

Surprisingly Russia has logistical problem in Ukraine. Ukraine soldiers easily listen to their communication radio and cut their supply line. Against Japan, Russia would have more more difficulties.

[@generalissimustg810]

japan would be nightmare for land invasion thanks to geography, not just because its island state, but it have huge urban areas, and around 80% of its territory are mountains.

[@ewok40k]

Results are not surprise considering entire Japanese SDF was built with purpose of defeating Soviet invasion during Cold War...

[@korkuattachie5424]

Then why did North Korea fired a missle above Japan and they can't prevent it with all those expensive US air defense.

[@ewok40k]

@@korkuattachie5424 Because they didn't have to. Radars tracked the missile and decided that it will impact harmlessly into sea... If the trajectory showed impact anywhere in Japan, definitely we would have seen real life test of missile defence... And some major international crisis too.

[@korkuattachie5424]

@@ewok40k The Saudi's have all just as Japan but were hit accurately with an Iranian assisted missle what excuse do you have for this, I can assure you that Chinese and Russian missle can not only Japan but USA as well likewise US the US can also hit them even their militaries know this that's why they don't like to fight each other directly.

[@kurousagi8155]

@@korkuattachie5424 because the oil fields were far away from Yemen, so the Saudis didn’t position air defense assets at that location. The Saudi refinery was bombarded from Iran.

[@ElYeyuno]

@@korkuattachie5424 ...Because those US air defenses are trash. Yes, the Saudis proved it. Again...

[@jl7487]

They lost to japan in 1910 already

[@Dog.soldier1950]

This didn’t age well🙄

[@pavelnadolski]

A far more fair match up. Could Russia take a Starbucks Coffee shop defended by a few employees and two surly grad students who just want their damn drinks?

[@12kenbutsuri]

I doubt it. Russian troops are no match against grad students with caffien withdrawal.

[@TheClaptonisgod1]

Russians aren't as big on coffee as many countries. They'd probably accept a loss, however, if it was a vodka bar? Different story.

[@derpidius6306]

If it isn't a war crime, just refit / build a brand new liquor store full of poison in a city near the frontlines, so if the Russians were to take the city and raid the store, it'd probably take everybody out provided the effects aren't instantaneous

[@jackgreenlee7223]

@pavelnadolski: If you throw in a bitching Karen, who's order they can't get right! I'll accept that analogy!

[@CptRussiaXD]

Sorry but the Japanese have the power of God and Anime on their side, Russia stands no chance

[@Raul_Menendez]

Sorry but this is a Nerfed Russia. Japan stands no chance agains't the S O V I E T U N I O N

[@Raul_Menendez]

@shadow nox *SOVIET ANTHEM INTENSIFIES*

[@nobleman9393]

Russians have Stalinium Armor and Vodka!

[@Raul_Menendez]

@@nobleman9393 *Japanese Mecha Robot AT Gun bounces off T-34*

[@zugierka7310]

Lier! You dunny

[@wahswolf88]

Looks like Russia will have to hand over Kuril Islands...

[@Thanatos833]

This video hasn’t aged well. After the Russian Debacle in Ukraine, this video is kind of redundant.

[@gohibniugoh1668]

they couldnt defeat Ukraine despite overwhelming superiority in everything, japan would clean their clock.

[@ivanthedumb3387]

Russia: Its over Japan i have the high ground Japan: *Makes speech on how friendship is key* Russia: NANI

[@mirageiii3176]

Ironic considering how politically isolated Japan was during WWII.

[@ivanthedumb3387]

@@mirageiii3176 but friendship

[@watwat2540]

stfu cringe lord

[@ivanthedumb3387]

@@watwat2540 ur mom

[@spewdew5837]

WOAH!!!!!!!! ROASTY TOASTY!

[@YFun-ux5rs]

After Russia’s flagship Moskva was sunk by an Ukrainian made subsonic missile, there is no doubt that Russia’s military in all three branches are overhyped. Japan would sink the entire fleet no problem.

[@CoolCraftCool]

I actually think vs an actual navy they have a chance to do better as the Russian ships and especially their subs are designed to target large warships but yeh 1970s and 1980s warships with poor maintenance and sketchy modernisation vs mostly 2000s and newer warships with actual modernisation is never going to go well.

[@YFun-ux5rs]

@@CoolCraftCool you aren’t getting my point, if a flagship level cruiser got sunk by Ukrainian made missile then it is even more likely for Japan, which has more advanced defense capabilities to inflict damage on Russia. what Ukraine is doing to the Russian army will be done tenfold by the Japanese.

[@CoolCraftCool]

​@@YFun-ux5rs No I got it what i'm saying is there is every chance the Russians were not looking for Ukrainian attacks as there is no fleet to contend with and were just content to monitor standard Radar for planes and attack helicopters. A low flying anti ship missiles were not a capability that Ukraine were able to field even a few years ago so its possible they haven't taken the possibility seriously; then again it could be like a lot of the land vehicles that poor maintenance meant that the more advanced systems were not even available even if they had want to keep them active or its also possible that the system strait up failed to do its job I haven't seen anyone willing to make a guess as to which yet. But taking all that aside having an actual fleet to shoot at which is again what the Russian fleet is built to do they would probably perform better doing what they were designed to do rather than what they were not designed to do.

[@kokyaw98]

Russia will never dare to invade Japan

[@haikaloronsentnel138]

ARE Y0U SURE?!!

[@JStefanA]

Watching in 2022 lol. RIP.

[@libertatumautmori4506]

After seeing how things are going for Russia in Ukraine, it is official that if Russia were to face a country equal to it in technology it would get stomped. I can see that Poland alone could take on Russia now. Japan? Russia would get curb stomped.

[@7ElevenTruther]

Funny enough, before the Russian invasion, I was under the impression and even argued with a German friend of mine that the present Bundeswehr (often considered a joke in terms of readiness among NATO militaries do to being deprived of funding since reunification) would get curbstomped by the 2014 Russian army. As fate would have it, practically overnight Germany became the world's 3rd largest military spender, and even bought a few squadrons of f35s for the b61 nuclear bomb role. I don't know why but something tells me 2022 will be the year hell froze over lol.

[@libertatumautmori4506]

@@7ElevenTruther I argued the same thing before this war. Propaganda is a motherfucker, right?

[@william254]

In order to win, Japan would have to bomb their ports and bases before Russia can gather their forces. Wait...this sounds familiar.

[@hemendraravi4787]

shit got real they just awoke the motherland (6800 NUKES)

[@gregorslana7723]

Americans conquered Iraq half a world away in a matter of weeks. Russians couldnt take Kiev which is 1 hour away from their border. Russian military is pathetic...

[@bon7029]

To be fair, Iraq's military also didn't put up a fight.

[@juzloopz24]

@@bon7029 They did.. Can't do shit about the superior air power though

[@KingdomRepublic]

Ok the Iraq war is highly controversial and America took 7 weeks to do it America attacked from NEIGHBORING KUWAIT AND JORDAN so what's your point? And yes Russia is pathetic

[@KingdomRepublic]

@@rv2167 the Iraqis only stared "killing each other" when America showed up and made discord between them with Britain Hey it is a famous British saying of Divide and Conquer

[@juzloopz24]

@@KingdomRepublic America invaded because of oil and they didn't like Saddam's policies and plans for the whole region. When the power vacuum was empty when Saddam was ousted, various factions whether that be ethnic or religious saw it as an opportunity to get a slice of the pie - causing Iraq to be the way it is today..

[@mikeholloway2625]

I have been watching the Japanese re-arm and expand their forces for several years now. Honest opinion... attacking Japan will be a big mistake by anyone. The Japanese have been extra careful with all of their work and are not going to be making many mistakes on any field they are forced to fight on. -Q

[@nekom-zn6vk]

ありがとう。

[@riskicahyono687]

Coming soon in the comment section "Weebs vs Slavaboo"

[@orneryokinawan4529]

I'll hijack Su-30SM

[@royalteluis623]

Let’s wait for the entire Black Sea fleet to sail over

[@090giver090]

*Somewhere in Baltic fleet HQ* - Comrade Admiral, we are ordered to sail to pacific to aid pacific fleet against Japan. - Aw shit, here we go again!

[@grindelz]

Oh no my ptsd

[@macewindu2255]

Paper Russian Army.

[@liamvarin6209]

Don't forget to add Butchers and Looters!

[@resistencialiberal9555]

Last time they tried this, the Japanese sinked their navy an humiliated them pretty badly.

[@emanuelleitch3370]

The real war is in the comment where the greatest arm-chair generals fight.

[@horusfalcon]

I'm seeing a lot of folks saying that U.S. involvement would prevent this conflict from happening. We may only hope so: I have great respect for the Russian people and for the Japanese (on one of whose islands I spent most of my childhood). Binkov is trying to simplify the scenario to make it easier for those of us who like to contemplate such scenarios in isolation, so making those assertions runs counter to the little wargame we are playing. It's a thought experiment. If you're going to drag the U.S. into it, why not all the other regional powers, too? That will certainly affect any outcomes in ways that are much harder to predict.

[@uchennanwogu2142]

Why would China risk a war with the USA for Russia attacking Japan?

[@rodives8844]

The USA would never give up the jewel in its economic slavery crown without a fight. After waiting nearly 100 years for the fortuitous good luck to own Japan and enslave its people the US couldn't afford to see Japan freed of their yoke on it. The big question here is does the Japanese think an alliance with another super power could make them a soverign country again and give them their freedom ??? The games being played out by China the master of the long war might end up surprising the USA.

[@rwjazz1299]

@@uchennanwogu2142 Russia is not going to attack Japan. That would be suicide.

[@charlesc.9012]

Actually, it would be much easier to predict. The ccp is still too weak to fight the entirety of east Asia, let alone America. They know that too, and would be the most likely to stay put. Even if they didn't, their main fleet was designed in the 70s, with 50s technology. Politically, there is no contest. There is no way russia or the ccp could survive for long, since the EU is China’s greatest market, and their cash comes from the USA. The ccp also has its elite living mostly in the US, so they have a LOT to lose.

[@RogerBuffington]

After what we have seen in Ukraine, I think that the obvious answer here is NO!

[@lemon39845]

I agree, especially with very low morale among Russian soldiers, them turning against their own leaders, logistic problems and more

[@charlesc.9012]

I think their morale won't be such a huge problem since they won't be burning down their father-in-laws' farms and killing their nephews. However, Japan is a massively dangerous opponent whose power is only limited by their constitution. The russian far east is a 7th world country, and positioning forces there will be a massive pain. Technologically, they command industrial technology such as shipbuilding and submarines, electrics and aviation in great excess of what russia can call upon. It is not even a contest, because Japan today is building its navy at a rapid pace. Tactically, their navy is more than capable of stopping any attempt to even gain marginal control of the sea, and their air power also prevents any landing attempt. Strategically, Japan has far more friends. There is only a self-imposed extinction to be gained from angering the rest of the world. The Japanese are also capable and highly dominant as a culture and people, so russia might take over Japan at great cost, and the next thing they know, russia's official language will be Japanese, while suddenly the empire of Japan will be bigger than that of Churchill's Britain, and the invaders would become second-class citizens in their own capital. It would come as a surprise to nobody, because Honshu probably has greater buying power than the whole of russia and belarus combined

[@rjmercer042]

This did not age well.

[@jamescox1799]

Based on Ukraine. Absolutly no chance.

[@baird5682]

Who else came here because of tensions over Kuril Islands while russia is losing a war in Ukraine?

[@AmericanMaking]

You're gonna need to remake all the russia videos given the new information.

[@DBeau73]

Considering that the Russian army is totally useless? Japan would kick butt.

[@luka1608]

@@DBeau73 Ukraine is getting help from whole world plus Russia is sanctioned. If USA was in the same situation then they would also be worst world military right?

[@TheRogueminator]

@@luka1608 no, they really wouldn't

[@lancegideondiokno1774]

Russia: it will be easy comrades Japan bringing out the laser samurais: *omae wa mou shindeiru*