Japan Defense Minister warns of China military intentions in Asia. Taro Kono says preemptive strike capacity is option after Aegis Ashore canceled
Japan has "some suspicions" on Kim Jong Un's health, Japan's Defense Minister said at a press briefing: "We have some suspicions about his [Kim Jong Un's] health," said Defense Minister Taro Kano when explaining that recent movements in North Korea are "quite strange."
Earthquake in Japan. Just rolled though. At around 4:47 on the 25th, there was an earthquake in Chiba Prefecture that observed a maximum seismic intensity of less than 5. Please be careful about future information
Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 - 41 km SE of Hasaki, Japan
Tokyo has confirmed its largest daily increase in coronavirus cases since May
8 month agoA USNavy EA-18G Growler from Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ209 and Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2s fly off the wing of @USAirForce B-52H Stratofortress bombers while training together over the Sea of Japan(East Sea) during a recent @PACAF Bomber Task Force mission. @INDOPACOM
Fire breaks out at hazmat facility at US air base on Okinawa
8 month agoUSAF B-52Hs DEWAY21 & 22 departed Eielson AFB, Alaska to a point in the Philippine Sea, possibly to conduct operations with a Carrier Strike Group nearby. Following the task, both bombers will fly directly home to Barksdale AFB, Louisiana the North Pacific
8 month agoRussian Navy Pacific Fleet warships underway last wk as seen by the JSDF Japanese Self-Defense Forces. On 17 June the Proj 20380 guard ships SOVERSHENNY 333 and GROMKIY 335 were about 50NM SE of Okinawa. Destroyer ADMIRAL PANTALEYEV 548 on 19 June was headed N towards Tsushima St
8 month agoTwo @usairforce B-52 Stratofortress bombers integrated with @USNavy E/A-18G Growlers during a BTF mission near the Kuril Islands on June 18
8 month agoJapan have deployed PAC-3 missile interceptors on the premises of their Ministry of Defense in Tokyo. via @KosukeGoto2013
8 month agoUSAF B-52Hs LIMIT96 & 97 are currently returning to Eielson AFB, Alaska following a Bomber Task Force mission through the Sea of Japan(East Sea), East China Sea and South China Sea
Emergency situation declared on Russian-controlled Iturup island, as one serviceman confirmed with covid19
Okyo reports 27 coronavirus cases Tuesday, down from 48 Monday which was the highest in six weeks. The number of cases is above 20 each day the past six days. Reopening to continue as planned says government.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 47 km SE of Saiki, Japan
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 15 km SSE of Susaki, Japan
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 17 km E of Funaishikawa, Japan
Japan govt spokesman: Hong Kong situation is deeply concerning, stability is needed
Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 - 11 km SE of Okunoya, Japan
Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 - 70 km SSW of Kushiro, Japan
9 month agoFootage of Tokyo protest against police brutality and racism
Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 16 km SW of Toyoshina, Japan
9 month agoNissan workers block Barcelona's Litoral ring road soon after finding out the Japanese firm intends to close its plants in Catalonia. This is the moment when employees cut the road shortly before noon: "We want our future"
9 month agoNissan workers' protest steps up after closure decision Burning tires surrounding the Nissan plant in Barcelona as Japanese carmaker confirms it intends to move out
Japan govt says 'seriously concerned' about the situation in Hong Kong - Foreign ministry statement
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 47km SSW of Nishinoomote, Japan
9 month agoUSAF Boeing KC-135T Stratotanker Spotted heading to the South China Sea Departed from Kadena Air Base, Japan PEARL04 58-0095
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 98km SSE of Toba, Japan
South Korea arrests a Japanese man (in his 20s) for breaking self-quarantine orders, marking the first such action against a foreigner
U.S. at request of Japan arrests two men accused of smuggling former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn out of Japan - court papers