What was disbanding the Japanese armed forces called?

The disbanding of the Japanese armed forces after World War II was part of the broader process of demilitarization mandated by the Allied powers, particularly under the leadership of the United States. This process was formalized with the adoption of the 1947 Constitution of Japan, which included Article 9, renouncing war and prohibiting Japan from maintaining military forces for warfare. The disbanding effectively transformed Japan into a pacifist nation, focusing on reconstruction and economic development instead of military expansion.