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Hosting U.S. jets brought free school meals to Iwakuni, but some question the trade-off

National | Regional Voices: Kyushu Jan 22, 2021

Hosting U.S. jets brought free school meals to Iwakuni, but some question the trade-off

Residents near Iwakuni base cast doubt over deal sealed under watch of then-Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga.

LDP may summon Abe to the Diet over dinner party scandal

National / Politics Dec 18, 2020

LDP may summon Abe to the Diet over dinner party scandal

The move is aimed at avoiding a public outcry over the scandal that could erode support for the former prime minister's successor, Yoshihide Suga.

Iwakuni facility a remnant of 'special privileges' the city enjoyed for hosting base

National | Regional Voices: Yamaguchi Jul 24, 2020

Iwakuni facility a remnant of 'special privileges' the city enjoyed for hosting base

Despite a range of benefits on offer to residents, the city itself is experiencing severe depopulation.

Trio tied to U.S. military lied about Japan travel plans, then tested positive for COVID-19

National Jul 15, 2020

Trio tied to U.S. military lied about Japan travel plans, then tested positive for COVID-19

by Jesse Johnson

Tokyo’s concerns over a COVID-19 outbreak at U.S. military bases in the country have grown after Defense Minister Taro Kono revealed that three individuals linked to a base in Yamaguchi Prefecture who later tested positive for the virus had lied about their travel plans ...

Kono draws attention to 'problems' with U.S. military response to Okinawa base outbreaks

National Jul 14, 2020

Kono draws attention to 'problems' with U.S. military response to Okinawa base outbreaks

by Jesse Johnson

Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki said it was "extremely regrettable" that such a large number of cases had emerged in such a short period.

U.S. bases in Okinawa report more COVID-19 cases, pushing total to 99

National Jul 14, 2020

U.S. bases in Okinawa report more COVID-19 cases, pushing total to 99

Japan and the U.S. are sharing info about infections, a top Japanese official has said, after outbreaks at military sites in Okinawa stoked anger in the prefecture.

Lack of qualified personnel caused 2018 U.S. military aircraft crash off Japan

National Jul 11, 2020

Lack of qualified personnel caused 2018 U.S. military aircraft crash off Japan

A lack of qualified personnel contributed to a fatal crash off the Japanese coast in 2018 involving U.S. military aircraft stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, in Yamaguchi Prefecture, a military report has said. The report, released earlier this month, re-examined two separate accidents, ...

Aegis Ashore deployments in Japan scrapped, defense minister confirms

National Jun 25, 2020

Aegis Ashore deployments in Japan scrapped, defense minister confirms

On Wednesday the government started to review its national security policy, focusing on whether the nation should possess the ability to strike enemy bases.

Japan weighs Aegis Ashore alternatives, including megafloat or deployment aboard destroyer

National Jun 22, 2020

Japan weighs Aegis Ashore alternatives, including megafloat or deployment aboard destroyer

Special teams will work to whittle down options, with the government aiming to make a decision by this summer.

Japan to officially scrap Aegis Ashore deployment, with alternative plan eyed by end of summer

National / Politics Jun 21, 2020

Japan to officially scrap Aegis Ashore deployment, with alternative plan eyed by end of summer

Japan's National Security Council to make an official decision to withdraw the plan to deploy the system in Akita and Yamaguchi prefectures in the near future.

Defense Ministry blunders and local opposition ruin Japan's Aegis Ashore plans

National / Politics | FYI Jun 21, 2020

Defense Ministry blunders and local opposition ruin Japan's Aegis Ashore plans

by Eric Johnston

The controversial project was long troubled by doubts about whether it was even needed, and by whom.

Defense chief Taro Kono visits Yamaguchi to apologize for Aegis Ashore cancellation confusion

National Jun 19, 2020

Defense chief Taro Kono visits Yamaguchi to apologize for Aegis Ashore cancellation confusion

Yamaguchi's governor and the mayor of Hagi criticized the government for not detecting the booster problem earlier and for dividing residents with the project.

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