Japan protects itself primarily through the presence of US military bases, its Japan Self-Defense Forces, and strong diplomatic alliances. These strategies enable Japan to maintain security despite constitutional restrictions on military engagement. Therefore, the correct choice is C: US military bases in Japan provide protection.
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Japan protects itself primarily through the presence of US military bases, its Japan Self-Defense Forces, and strong diplomatic alliances. These strategies help maintain security in the absence of traditional military capabilities due to constitutional restrictions. Therefore, Japan effectively manages its defense with limited military engagement. ;