~~ ~ Change often comes so slowly in Japan that it’s easy to overlook. That’s especially true with the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) — Japan’s military. Five years ago, the idea of foreign troops other than Americans training in Japan was thought impossible. It was “unconstitutional,” “politically explosive,” and, for Japanese officials, “too difficult” (preceded by the sound of air sucking through teeth). Yet, from May 11-17, French Army troops will be training in Kyushu at the Kirishima Training Ground along with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) and the U...