The IJA was known for its extremely harsh treatment of enlisted soldiers from the start of training, including beatings, unnecessarily strenuous duty tasks, lack of adequate food, and other violent or harsh disciplinary tactics.
Den kejserlige japanske hær var kendt for den meget hårdhændet behandling af sine indrulleret soldater fra starten af ​​uddannelsen, herunder slag, unødvendige belastende opgaver, mangel på ordentlig mad og andre voldelige eller skrappe disciplinære taktikker.