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ITSUNORI ONODERA

Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 30, 2013
No Chinese jets scrambled: Japan
Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera denies China's claim it scrambled fighter jets in response to Self-Defense Forces aircraft entering its new air defense zone.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 28, 2013
Onodera, Hagel worry ADIZ may trigger conflict
Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera and U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Wednesday shared their "strong concern" about China's establishment of an air defense identification zone over the East China Sea, saying it could lead to a confrontation.
JAPAN
Oct 4, 2013
Onodera, Kishida to state case in Okinawa
Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera will visit Okinawa next week to brief Okinawa Gov. Hirokazu Nakaima on measures to reduce the heavy concentration of U.S. military bases in Japan, government sources said Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 3, 2013
U.S., Japan to update defense rules in 2014
The diplomacy and defense chiefs of Japan and the United States agree to revise a defense cooperation guideline by the end of 2014 so their security alliance will reflect the increasingly severe situation in the Asia-Pacific region.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 3, 2013
Japan, U.S. agree to beef up cybersecurity
Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera and U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel confirmed Thursday in Tokyo their cooperation in fighting cyberattacks and handling tensions over the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.
JAPAN
Sep 21, 2013
Collective self-defense combat in faraway lands unlikely, Onodera says
Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera has attempted to dispel concerns that the Self-Defense Forces might use force in a far-off land if Japan lifts its ban on collective self-defense, saying such a scenario isn't being entertained by current debate.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2013
Joint drills in Kochi, Shiga to get Ospreys
Japan and the United States will conduct joint drills involving the MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft in two western prefectures next month, Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said Friday.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 3, 2013
Japan looks to military guidelines with U.S. to define strike ability
Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera indicated Tuesday that revised bilateral security guidelines with the United States could define Japan's capacity to mount attacks on the military bases of hostile nations.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 21, 2013
Japan, U.S. defense chiefs may meet in Brunei
Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera is arranging to meet with U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Aug. 28 on the sidelines of ASEAN-related meetings in Brunei, a government source said Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 21, 2013
Abe urges McCain to budget for U.S. Marine forces shift to Guam
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asked U.S. Sen. John McCain on Wednesday to ensure Washington allocates budgetary funds to help cover the relocation of U.S. Marine Corps personnel to Guam from Okinawa, as agreed upon by the two countries.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 16, 2013
Onodera to visit Philippines, Hawaii to discuss China containment steps
In a bid to keep China in check, Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera is making final arrangements to visit the Philippines and Hawaii from later this month, a government source said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 3, 2013
Allies once again vow to be tough with North Korea
Japan, the U.S. and South Korea have vowed again to work together to curb Pyongyang's nuclear and missile development and other recent provocations.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 30, 2013
Hagel vows defense commitments to Japan, including nuclear umbrella
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Monday stressed U.S. defense commitments to Japan, including the nuclear umbrella, in the face of growing missile threats from North Korea, while reiterating that Washington is against any action to weaken Japan's administrative control of the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 13, 2013
Patriot units to be deployed in Okinawa permanently
The government said Friday it will permanently deploy Patriot antimissile batteries in Okinawa amid repeated threats by North Korea to launch missiles that could strike anywhere in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 7, 2013
Onodera, Nakaima discuss U.S. base plan
Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera sought support Saturday from Okinawa Gov. Hirokazu Nakaima for a plan to return a number of U.S. military facilities in the prefecture to Japanese control.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 8, 2013
China provocation slammed
Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera warns China that it may have violated the United Nations Charter when its warships locked their fire-control radars on a Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer and helicopter last month and calls for setting up a hotline between Tokyo and Beijing.
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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