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North Korea Notifies Japan of ‘Satellite Launch’ by Dec. 1; Japan, U.S., South Korea Pledge to Tackle Situation Together
North Korea announced it would launch an “artificial satellite” sometime between Wednesday and Dec. ...
November 21, 2023
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Japan to Relocate SeaGuardian Drone Operations with Eye on Enhancing Maritime Surveillance
The government is weighing the relocation of the operational base for the Japan Coast Guard’s SeaGua...
November 20, 2023
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Japan’s Self-Defense Force Practice Recapture, Defense of Island
The Ground, Maritime and Air self-defense forces conducted drills as part of a joint exercise in fro...
November 20, 2023
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Australia Says Chinese Naval Vessel ‘Dangerously’ Approaches Frigate in Japan’s EEZ, Crew Member Injured
JAKARTA — The Australian Department of Defense announced on Saturday that a Chinese naval vessel da...
November 18, 2023
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U.S. State Department OKs Potential Sale of 400 Tomahawk Missiles to Japan
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of 400 Tomahawk missiles and related equip...
November 18, 2023
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US Gives China Leader Xi Jinping Special Treatment; President Joe Biden Shows Old Photo to Create Friendly Feeling
SAN FRANCISCO — U.S. President Joe Biden made every effort to warmly welcome Chinese President Xi Ji...
November 17, 2023
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US Marine Littoral Regiment Formed in Okinawa to Work Alongside Japan SDF with China in Mind
NAHA — The U.S. Marine Corps redesignated its 12th Marine Regiment stationed in Okinawa Prefecture a...
November 17, 2023
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Japan, China to Create Framework for Export Control Talks; Fear of Tit-for-tat Escalation
Japan and China have agreed to set up a framework to discuss systems and practices for export contro...
November 15, 2023
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IPEF Ministers Vow to Cooperate in Decarbonization, Fair Economy; Agreement Expected at Thursday Summit Meeting
SAN FRANCISCO — A ministerial meeting of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), ...
November 15, 2023
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Japan Foreign Minister Kamikawa Holds Talks with Jordanian, Egyptian Counterparts Over Crisis in Gaza
SAN FRANCISCO — Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa held separate telephone talks with her Jordanian and ...
November 15, 2023
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Japan, U.S., S. Korea Vow Cooperation over North Korea
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The foreign ministers of Japan, the United States and South Korea on Tuesday af...
November 15, 2023
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Japan to Provide Patrol Ships to Bangladesh under OSA Framework; More Secure Sea Lanes Sought
The government has decided to provide patrol ships worth about ¥600 million to Bangladesh under the ...
November 15, 2023
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Prime Minister Kishida Plans Visit to Latin America in Jan.; Trip to Include Visit to Next G20 Chair Brazil
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been arranging a trip to Latin American nations including Brazil an...
November 15, 2023
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Japan, U.S., S. Korea to Start Real-Time Missile Info Sharing
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan, the United States and South Korea on Sunday agreed to start operating wi...
November 12, 2023
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U.S. Spy Drone Unit Leaves Kagoshima for Move to Okinawa
KAGOSHIMA (Jiji Press) — A U.S. military unit operating MQ-9 spy drones has completed its withdrawal...
November 12, 2023
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