The Korea Times released some interesting news from Japan.

The article has an interesting quote:

Japan is preparing for military aggression by China in 10-20 years and is integrating its army, air force and navy units in preparation for such a possibility, the Sankei newspaper reported Jan. 1.

That lead me to the above video and my question. While I certainly do believe that any nation has the authority to defend itself from aggression, the statement is very forward-looking and seems to take the tone that a conflict with China is inevitable. Does this create a self-fulfilling prophesy and give permission to Japan to now act as an aggressor and build its military?

What are your thoughts?