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Japan defence chief conveys concern to China over flight with Russia

Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi conveyed to his Chinese counterpart on Sunday concern over a recent joint flight by Chinese and Russian bombers near Japan as a "show of force" against his nation.

Bangkok Post

South Korea Says it Will Boost Defense Capacity to Counter North Korean Threat

South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup said on Sunday that his country would enhance its defense capabilities and work closely with the United States and Japan to counter North Korea's nuclear and missile threat. Lee, speaking at an Asian security meeting in Singapore, said the situation on the Korean peninsula…

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Japan, China agree to boost defence dialogue - Japan defence minister

Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said on Sunday that he agreed with his Chinese counterpart to promote dialogue and exchanges.

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Newcastle under Japanese attack: explosive tales from fateful night

It happened 80 years ago, but a Japanese submarine strike on Newcastle remains a fascinating part of the city's history.

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Richard Marles’s ‘full and frank’ meeting with China ends Australia’s diplomatic freeze

Defence minister says the controversial interception of an Australian aircraft by a Chinese jet last month was discussed, as well as broader issues in the Pacific

The Guardian - AU

Road to UFC’s Rinya Nakamura aims to ‘revitalize Japanese MMA community’

Japan's Rinya Nakamura hopes to get more eyes back on MMA in his home country through Road to UFC.

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US warns of ‘stark’ stakes in Taiwan Strait if status quo unilaterally altered

Defence secretary says US does not support Taiwan independence, which China says would prompt it to take island back

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Floyd Mayweather announces next exhibition fight will be held in Japan

Mayweather has made a fortune fighting in exhibition bouts since he retired from the ring and will announce plans to return to Japan later this year

Daily Mirror

Wolves deliver Leeds United transfer blow in race for Liverpool forward Takumi Minamino

The Japan international has worked with Jesse Marsch before but looks ready for a move to Molineux

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Japan to drastically reinforce defense capabilities

SINGAPORE -- Japan intends to drastically reinforce its defense capabilities, Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said in a speech at the IISS Asia Security Summit in Singapore on Saturday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida eyes plan to promote rule-based order in Indo-Pacific

SINGAPORE -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized the importance of enhancing rule-based international order during a keynote speech Friday that opened the three-day Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore.

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Emanuel: Japan-U.S. alliance shifting to larger domain

In an exclusive interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun on Friday, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel expressed his view that the partnership between Japan and the United States had entered a new stage of considering "how to project the alliance into a larger domain that is helpful to the alliance"…

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Kishida calls for 'wide-ranging' cooperation to hold China in check

SINGAPORE -- At the Shangri-La Dialogue, a key Asian security meeting that opened in Singapore on Friday, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made clear, with China in mind, Japan's stance of not accepting any unilateral attempts to "change the status quo by force."

The Japan News/Yomiuri

North Korea ramping up weapons development, preparing for nuclear test, US and South Korean officials warn

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is looking to accelerate his nation's nuclear weapons development in a show of strength against Washington and regional neighbours.

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Reuters

Japan's defence minister slams nuclear neighbours who 'ignore rules'

Manoeuvres by China and Russia have sharpened security concerns in East Asia, Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said in unusually strong comments on Saturday, adding that Japan was on the front lines as neighbours tried to upend international norms.

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho scores and assists for Argentina U20 vs Japan

Alejandro Garnacho was prolific for Man United last season and the youngster has continued in that rich vein of form.

Newsroom.co.nz

Nuclear spectre hangs over Shangri-La

Positive signs in US-China relationship were offset by warnings of a worst-case scenario if broader geopolitical tensions were to bubble over into conflict.

The Independent UK

Japan vows bigger security role in region to tackle threats

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced plans to boost his country’s diplomatic and security role in the Asia Pacific to tackle what he described as growing threats in the region amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

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At Asia security summit, Japan vows to boost regional security role

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged on Friday to boost its regional security presence to counter multiple threats, from China's expansion in the South China Sea to North Korea's nuclear missile programme.

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Kishida unveils shift in diplomacy to meet external challenges faced by Japan

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida unveiled what he called a shift to "realistic" diplomacy on Friday to help his country tackle the dangers it faces in a world shaken by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Japan PM Kishida unveils shift to 'realistic' diplomacy

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Japan partially reopens to international tourists

Japan cleared the way for the arrival of the first international tourists in 26 months on Friday, other than visitors who participated in a pilot program conducted before the easing of COVID-related entry restrictions.

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Political Pulse / Concerned public, not gaiatsu, now drives strong security policies

Japan has been both cautious and passive about evolving its security policy for a long time. Japan has a well-known history of being forced to change its policies by gaiatsu (foreign pressure) from the United States. Even though gaiatsu hasn't disappeared, we are now heading into a new era in…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Flying high over Japan's reopening to tourists

Japan's reopening of its doors to foreign tourists has been welcome news to travel agencies in countries with large numbers of people who travel to Japan, buoyed by the steady stream of inquiries they have received since the announcement was made.

Bangkok Post

Businesses pin hopes on foreign tourists as Japan set to reopen border

TOKYO: Japan's businesses are pinning hopes on an inbound tourism recovery as the country resumed the process of accepting foreign tourists for the first time since suspending it more than two years ago due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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