The decision to dispatch the SDF to the Middle East, however, was made without any substantial Diet debate on the plan. It was decided that the mission should be reported to the Diet when it is ...

“The Middle Eastern diet is rich in olive oil (and) spices — more on the vegan side,” he explained. “We have more chickpeas and more vegetables. You still have meat, but (something ...

As such, the dispatch does not require the Diet's approval ... The government explains that the current situation in the Middle East is such that Japanese vessels are in no urgent need of protection.