More splurging.

The evidence is that the economy in Nippon is parlous and demographically its population on a path of significant contraction plus 25+% of is population base is increasingly aging and fast.

And now this man:

has determined that Nippon is to do this:

http://www.nst.com.my/latest/japan-invests-in-new-military-kit-as-china-row-simmers-1.435832

Given the facts cited above, does it really make any sense?
And with this military splurge, who on earth is he is intending that Nippon whacks? 
Surely not North Korea or Tonga or Singapore?

Those of you in NSA who have just read this, think seriously whether your beloved ally is thinking clearly for the greater common good of his people in Nippon or he is off track. Then go and help this leaf in the wind.