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MILITARY

WORLD
Aug 6, 2016
Thaw could release Cold War-era U.S. toxic waste buried under Greenland's ice
Global warming could release radioactive waste stored in an abandoned Cold War-era U.S. military camp deep under Greenland's ice caps, scientists said on Friday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 6, 2016
Obama prepares to elevate military cyberoperations, sources say
The Obama administration is preparing to elevate the stature of the Pentagon's Cyber Command, signaling more emphasis on developing tools to deter attacks, punish intruders into U.S. networks and tackle adversaries such as the Islamic State group, current and former officials told Reuters.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 5, 2016
China's ire over THAAD missile system has Seoul worried about economic retaliation
China's anger at South Korea for deciding to deploy a U.S. missile shield has officials in Seoul increasingly concerned about the risk of economic retaliation.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 4, 2016
A light on the dark secrets of Thailand's military
One bold woman has thrown the institution into controversy in her pursuit of justice.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 4, 2016
As vote looms, Thailand's powerful army aims to preserve role
Thailand votes on Sunday for a new constitution that aims to subdue political parties and give the generals a permanent role in overseeing the country's economic development, senior military officers say.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 3, 2016
China must prepare for 'people's war at sea,' defense chief says
Chinese Defense Minister Chang Wanquan has warned of maritime security threats and called for increased preparations for what he termed a "people's war at sea" as Beijing seeks to "safeguard sovereignty" after last month's international tribunal ruling rejected its historic claims to much of the South...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 2, 2016
Chinese Navy holds live-fire drills in East China Sea
The Chinese Navy held live-fire drills in the East China Sea on Monday, the Defense Ministry said in a short statement posted to its website.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 1, 2016
Turkey captures 11 commandos who tried to seize Erdogan during coup attempt: report
Turkish special forces captured 11 fugitive commandos who were involved in a bid to seize President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a failed coup attempt last month, the state-run Anadolu Agency said on Monday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 1, 2016
As its territory shrinks, Islamic State group increasingly looking to global attacks
The Islamic State group, losing territory and on the retreat in Iraq and Syria, has claimed credit for a surge in global attacks this summer, most of them in France and Germany.
WORLD
Aug 1, 2016
Islamic State calls on its members to carry out jihad in Russia
In a nine-minute video posted on YouTube on Sunday, the Islamic State called on its group members to carry out jihad in Russia.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 1, 2016
Emboldened Chinese military presses Xi for stern response to South China Sea ruling
China's leadership is resisting pressure from elements within the military for a more forceful response to an international court ruling against Beijing's claims in the South China Sea, sources said, wary of provoking a clash with the United States.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 31, 2016
Chinese state media calls Australia 'an ideal target to strike' in event of South China Sea patrol
Chinese state-run media has called Australia "an ideal target for China to warn and strike" if it ventures into the contested South China Sea.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 31, 2016
Erdogan eyes closing military schools, bringing armed forces under Defense Ministry control
Turkey will shut down its military academies and put the armed forces under the command of the defense minister, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday in a move designed to bring the military under tighter government control following a failed coup.
JAPAN
Jul 30, 2016
U.S. reiterates plan to return Okinawa land in bid to ease anger over bases
The U.S. military said Friday it plans to return 4,000 hectares of land in Okinawa to Japan in an apparent attempt to ease local anger.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 30, 2016
U.S. to deploy B-1 bombers to Guam for first time in a decade
The U.S. will deploy long-range B-1 bombers to Guam starting next Saturday for the first time in a decade.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 29, 2016
New Delhi's imperative after the South China Sea ruling
The South China Sea issue gives India has an opportunity to underscore its credentials as a responsible global power.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 29, 2016
South China Sea PR campaign falsely suggests British lawmaker backs maritime claims
Beijing has taken its fight over the disputed South China Sea to a whole new arena — New York's Times Square — leasing a giant electronic billboard to showcase its claims in a video that falsely suggests a British lawmaker supports its position.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 29, 2016
China, Russia to carry out joint military drills in South China Sea
China and Russia will hold joint naval drills in the disputed South China Sea in September, China's Defense Ministry announced Thursday.
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jul 28, 2016
U.S. diplomatic strategy on South China Sea appears to founder
In the lead-up to an international court ruling on China's claims in the South China Sea this month, American officials talked about rallying a coalition to impose "terrible" costs to Beijing's reputation if it flouted the court's decision.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 27, 2016
Turkey issues detention warrants for 47 journalists: media
Turkish authorities issued warrants for the detention of 47 journalists on Wednesday, broadcaster CNN Turk said, the latest step in a widening crackdown following a failed military coup.
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.
Heatstroke alert issued for 19 prefectures as Japan enters 'once-in-a-decade' heat wave
Japan will experience a heat wave through mid-July on a “level only seen once in a decade,” the Meteorological Agency said on June 30.
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.
Tokyo and Kyoto feature among top ‘noctourism’ destinations
Tokyo ranked second after New York and ahead of Dubai and Singapore in a ranking of the top global cities for nighttime tourism.
Elon Musk says he has created a new U.S. political party
Elon Musk looks on during a news conference with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on May 30.
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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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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