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JAPANESE DEFENSE

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 13, 2020
Explaining Japan’s policy debate on strike capability
The policy debate over Japan's acquisition of a strike capability against enemy bases is not a new topic.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 2, 2020
Will Japan pursue a strike capability in lieu of Aegis Ashore?
Hard decisions lie ahead to make sure the nation has an effective defense.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 27, 2020
Senkakus battle: Just a war game for now
In July 2030, China deploys civilians and military forces on one of the Senkaku Islands, declaring a no-fly, no-sail zone and threatening to use force if the perimeter is violated. Tokyo condemns Beijing and vows to defend its territory with its amphibious units — hopefully with U.S. military support....
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 13, 2020
Being 'offensive' in the digital era
There is no need to be scared off by going on the offensive, even in “defense-oriented” Japan.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 13, 2020
Japan needs fight-style reform
Defense Minister Taro Kono has scrapped a plan to deploy Aegis Ashore, a land-based missile defense system. The decision has triggered a series of debate within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Japan’s future defense posture including the issue of “enemy base strike capability.”
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 10, 2020
Is the Aegis Ashore cancellation a mixed blessing?
Japan has a chance to ensure its national security policy institutions are better equipped to respond to the rapidly evolving security environment.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 1, 2020
Missile defense in Japan after the Aegis Ashore cancellation
Defense Minister Taro Kono's announcement has opened a Pandora's box of politically tough questions.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 22, 2020
Japan's strike options assume new urgency
Strategists and military planners in Tokyo and Washington must rethink what is required to ensure that adversaries are deterred.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 17, 2020
Canceling Aegis Ashore raises problems — and hopes
The decision should galvanize bilateral cooperation, promoting still greater integration of the two countries' defense systems.
Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
U.S. military apologizes over Okinawa sexual assault case
Col. Neil Owens (right), chief of staff for the 3rd Marine Division, bows in apology at the Okinawa Prefectural Government office in Naha on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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