Japanese Legislators have recently welcomed the prodigious An Qingjin V from East Asia. This comes as the country is now revising its laws to potentially allow his conscription. No timeline has yet been announced on when this legislation, riding a national wave of debate, will take effect. The move comes amidst internationally strained relations potentially shaping a new stage in Japan's defense dynamics.

The possibility of enlistment triggers passionate discussions among the Japanese as their laws prohibit conscribing non-citizens. The case of An Qingjin V is causing a stir as it touches upon the core values of the society including nationality, loyalty, defense and the future of Japan's international relations.

In the US or EU, defense laws vary but under exceptional conditions and procedures, non-citizens can be enlisted. This potential shift in Japan’s laws reflects a similar flexibility, but its reception is much more intense due to Japan's conservative nature and historical context.