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ITSUNORI ONODERA

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 7, 2018
Abe and Pence say no divide on North Korea during Tokyo meeting, warn against Pyongyang’s ‘smile diplomacy’
Amid signs of a gradual thaw in inter-Korean relations, Prime Minister Abe and visiting U.S. Vice President Pence reaffirm the policy of maintaining “maximum pressure” on North Korea.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 26, 2018
Japan and France agree to deepen maritime security ties in 'two plus two' meeting
The foreign and defense ministers of Japan and France held a regular "two plus two" meeting in Tokyo Friday in which they agreed to beef up mutual diplomatic cooperation in securing a "rule-based order" in maritime security, including the East and South China seas.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 23, 2018
Japan says U.S. military aircraft mishaps more than doubled in 2017
Accidents or incidents involving U.S. military aircraft in Japan more than doubled to 25 cases in 2017 from 11 the year before, Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera has said.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 22, 2018
Japanese defense chief says U.S. aircraft mishaps more than doubled in 2017
Mishaps involving U.S. military aircraft in Japan more than doubled in 2017 from 2016, Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 19, 2018
Japan challenges U.S. denial of school flyover with video footage from Okinawa
Tokyo doubled down Friday on its accusation that the U.S. Marine Corps flouted safety concerns by flying choppers above a school near a U.S. air base in Okinawa the previous day.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 19, 2018
Japan and France to hold two-plus-two security talks next week
The foreign and defense ministers of Japan and France will hold talks in Tokyo on Jan. 26 to strengthen defense ties and work on restraining North Korea's nuclear and missile ambitions, Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 11, 2018
Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera hopes to strengthen Japan's planned Aegis Ashore missile defense system
Following an inspection of a Hawaiian test complex, Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said Wednesday that Japan hopes to bolster the capability of the Aegis Ashore missile defense system that it plans to introduce in fiscal 2023.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 10, 2018
Japan asks U.S. military to guarantee safety of aircraft in Okinawa
Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera on Tuesday urged the head of the U.S. Pacific Command to guarantee the safety of aircraft operating in Okinawa following two emergency landings involving U.S. military helicopters in recent days.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 9, 2018
U.S. apologizes to Japan over repeated military accidents
Two forced landings are the latest in a slew of incidents in Okinawa, which hosts the bulk of U.S. military facilities in Japan.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 11, 2017
Russian military chief warns Japan over U.S. exercises near Korean Peninsula
Russia's military chief, Gen. Valery Gerasimov, warned Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera in Tokyo on Monday that military exercises conducted by the United States around the Korean Peninsula will destabilize the region.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 10, 2017
Defense Ministry seeks extra ¥730 million in 2018 to install Aegis Ashore missile batteries
The Defense Ministry has requested an additional ¥730 million from the fiscal 2018 budget to build two land-based Aegis missile defense systems, Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 2, 2017
Jim Mattis and Itsunori Onodera condemn North Korea's 'reckless, outlaw behavior'
U.S. defense chief Jim Mattis and his Japanese counterpart Itsunori Onodera have condemned North Korea's test of a new type of long-range missile, with the pair blasting Pyongyang for its "reckless, outlaw behavior."
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 5, 2017
Defense chief Onodera to inspect Hawaii testing site for Aegis Ashore missile interceptor in January
Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera will travel to Hawaii in January to visit the U.S. test facility for a land-based missile-defense system that Japan plans to deploy, government sources said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 26, 2017
Japan and Britain plan talks to strengthen bilateral security cooperation in mid-December
Japan and Britain plan to hold security talks involving their defense and foreign ministers around Dec. 14 in London to discuss responses to North Korea's nuclear arms and missile threats, a Japanese government source said Wednesday.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 29, 2017
Japan's defense chief warns of possible provocation by North Korea on Oct. 10
Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera urged caution on Friday as further provocation from North Korea is anticipated on Oct. 10, when the start of Lower House election coincides with one of the North's main anniversaries.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 6, 2017
Japan and U.S. defense chiefs resolve to add pressure on Pyongyang after it exploded a 160-kiloton bomb
Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said Wednesday that Japan now estimates a bomb North Korea tested Sunday had a yield of about 160 kilotons, based on a definitive analysis of the magnitude of the seismic activity observed during the detonation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 6, 2017
Japan, India defense chiefs agree on need to raise pressure on North Korea
Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera and his Indian counterpart, Arun Jaitley, confirmed Tuesday the necessity of increasing pressure on North Korea in cooperation with the international community, amid Pyongyang's advancing nuclear arms and missile development.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 2, 2017
Pay heed to base concerns, Onodera urges U.S. Ambassador Hagerty
Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera asks new U.S. Ambassador to Japan William Hagerty to pay more attention to the Japanese public's base-hosting concerns, especially regarding the MV-22 Osprey.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 31, 2017
Theresa May inspects MSDF helicopter carrier at Yokosuka base
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday visited a key Maritime Self-Defense Force base southwest of Tokyo to inspect a helicopter carrier.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 30, 2017
Possible instrument malfunction blamed for U.S. Osprey making emergency landing
The emergency landing by a U.S. military Osprey aircraft on Tuesday in Oita Prefecture was the result of precautionary measures being taken against possible instrument malfunction, Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said Wednesday.
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
Japan's labor crunch persists despite slight improvement
Over 300 companies went out of business in fiscal 2023 due to labor shortages, according to Teikoku Databank.
Excitement returns to tourist spots in Japan one year on
On May 2, the streets of Arashiyama, a well-known tourist destination in Kyoto, were filled with tourists, including many from abroad, ahead of the four-day weekend.
After blockbuster boxing victory, what next for ‘Monster’ Inoue?
Naoya Inoue celebrates his victory over Luis Nery in their IBF-WBA-WBC-WBO super bantamweight title boxing match at Tokyo Dome on Monday.
How a Japanese scientist is turning the climate crisis into music
A screencap of a performance of Hiroto Nagai's “String Quartet No. 1 ‘Polar Energy Budget’” by the PRT Quartet
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
Pentagon reveals drone types for Replicator program to counter China
A U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operator fires a Switchblade 300 loitering munition during training exercises in Fallon, Nevada, last July. The U.S. Defense Department plans to use small drones — known in the Pentagon as “all-domain attritable autonomous systems” — to help counter Chinese military systems and tactics.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.

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