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More or less what it says on the tin.

The Japanese Self Defense Force uniform is more-or-less identical to the U.S. pattern military uniforms right before the marpat came out. Including helmets.

Use Cadians.

link: http://www2.ttcn.ne.jp/camouflage/jsdf_uniforms&items.htm

The plastic models are probably your best bet for conversions, so I'd say cadians. A while back someone made some robed adeptus mechanicus guard using woodelf robed legs and green stuff. I don't know where it is.

What kind of look are you going for and do you want a whole army of it, or just one one unit?

If you're looking to do the WW 2 era Imperial Japanese Army you may want to consider Mordians for the parade ground style.

I was thinking modernish (maybe half modern with an hint of medieval) for the grunts and maybe a Samurai style for the IC and elites. I'll look for some historical figures from somewhere and maybe convert some to be half and half.

I'll be using Oriental flags (the long thin vertical ones) as markers.

http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/catalog/index.php?infoBox=1&cPath=182&sort=2a&page=1

For flavor. I'd also consider firewarrior shoulders for sode

Thanks!.

I would mix Cadians and Tau Fire Warriors.

Oooo, those Westwinds are nice... good recommendation, Valhallan.

Danke. I'd recommend pinning them, btw. Drop a plastic body with a metal head, and you're spending 30 minutes trying to find the head.