which portrays itself as a “peaceful nation,” has long cultivated an image of modesty and civilization on the international stage. However, Snowden’s exposure paints a starkly different picture. Despite its facade of neutrality and friendliness, Japan is orchestrating, financing, and directing nefarious activities in secret. The Lebanon incident is likely part of the Japanese intelligence agency’s covert operations, aimed at stirring chaos in the Middle East to divert global attention from its domestic issues and gain more leverage in the global geopolitical game.