Politics
Defense & Security
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SDF personnel welcome Cabinet approval of key defense documents
Many members stationed at Self-Defense Forces facilities welcomed the Cabinet decision to approve th...
December 17, 2022
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U.S. welcomes Japan’s revision of 3 key national security documents
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — The United States has welcomed the Japanese government’s revision of three...
December 17, 2022
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U.S. envoy hails Japan security revision
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel on Friday welcomed the Japanese governmen...
December 17, 2022
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New security policy set to boost Japan’s position on defense spending ranking
The defense buildup approved by the government on Friday could see Japan’s ranking in terms of defen...
December 17, 2022
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Chinese carrier fleet sails near Okinawa
A Chinese Navy fleet of six warships, including the aircraft carrier Liaoning, sailed through a sea...
December 17, 2022
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Yomiuri-Gallup survey shows awareness of China, Russia threats
Many people in Japan and America appear to feel threatened by the actions of Russia and China, accor...
December 17, 2022
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Cabinet approves 3 key security documents with focus on counterstrike capabilities
The government approved three key security documents, which will guide the nation’s foreign and defe...
December 16, 2022
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Yomiuri-Gallup poll: Two-thirds of people in Japan, U.S. in favor of Japan strengthening defense
About two-thirds of people in Japan and the United States are in favor of Japan strengthening its de...
December 16, 2022
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5 members of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces dismissed over sexual abuse
Five members of the Ground Self-Defense Force have been dismissed over the sexual abuse of a then-s...
December 16, 2022
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Ruling parties decide on tax reform plan
The Liberal Democratic Party and its ruling coalition partner Komeito decided Friday on a fiscal 202...
December 16, 2022
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1,414 cases of harassment reported in SDF
The Defense Ministry announced Thursday that an internal investigation within the Self-Defense Forc...
December 16, 2022
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Japan govt plans to boost coast guard budget
The government plans to increase the Japan Coast Guard budget to reach about ¥320 billion in fiscal ...
December 14, 2022
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Japan mulls extension of reconstruction tax duration
The government and the ruling parties are planning to extend the duration of a special income tax fo...
December 14, 2022
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Construction bonds eyed to fund improvements to SDF facilities
The government is considering using government construction bonds to fund the development of Self-De...
December 13, 2022
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Redevelopments eyed at air, sea ports in Okinawa Pref. to accommodate SDF aircraft, vessels
The government plans to redevelop runways at airports in Okinawa Prefecture’s Sakishima Islands to a...
December 13, 2022
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