Following the last post of babies and children dressed in camouflage, wrapped in flags, playing army, posing with dog tags, carrying guns and being indoctrinated by militant adults, we have more here in the “war is cute” category.

From Reuters: “Just as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe beefs up Japan’s military, the armed forces have turned to a 20-year pop idol for a softer touch in recruiting soldiers in a country that revels in all things cute.” “Cute Japan Pop Star Recruits Soldiers as Abe Boosts Military”

“Will Japan’s Youth Go to War Because a Pretty Girl Told Them To?“