UNBELIEVABLE: Yasukazu hamada - Caught on Camera

Japan supports Sweden's NATO membership as defense ministers strengthen ties

Japan’s defense minister has expressed his country’s support for Sweden’s NATO membership during talks with his Swedish counterpart

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

Japan, South Korea to speed up talks over pending military issues

Japan and South Korea agreed on Sunday to quickly resolve disputes over past military encounters that stand in the way of closer security cooperation, Japan's defence minister said at the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference in Singapore.

Reuters · Jun 4, 2023

Japan's growing military strength not a threat - minister

Japan will not use its growing military strength to threaten other countries, its defence minister said on Saturday, while affirming its aim to prioritise diplomatic efforts and dialogue to avert misunderstandings.

Reuters · Jun 3, 2023

Japan military on alert for Pyongyang missile


TOKYO: Japan ordered its military on Saturday to prepare to shoot down a North Korean ballistic missile after Pyongyang said this week that it was ready to launch its first military spy satellite.

Bangkok Post · Apr 22, 2023

Tokyo Prepares to Shoot Down NKorea Satellite if it Falls on Japan

Japan's Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada on Saturday ordered the country's military to prepare to shoot down a North Korean spy satellite should it fall within Japan's territory. Hamada ordered the Self-Defense Forces to make necessary preparations as he could potentially "order the destruction of ballistic missiles", the Defense Ministry said…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2023

Japan to prepare to potentially shoot down North Korean spy satellite

Japan's Defence Minister Yasukazu Hamada is set to order the country's self-defence force to prepare to shoot down a North Korean spy satellite should it fall within Japan's territory, news agency Kyodo reported on Saturday.

Reuters · Apr 22, 2023

ASDF sends aircraft to Djibouti, prepares for possible evacuations from Sudan

An Air Self-Defense Force aircraft departed for Djibouti on Friday to possibly evacuate Japanese nationals from Sudan, where fighting has intensified.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 21, 2023

North Korean missile launch triggers evacuations on Hokkaido island in Japan

Missile may have been new type of weapon, which South Korea’s military condemned as a ‘grave provocation’

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2023

Jordan's King Calls from Tokyo for De-escalation in Palestinian Territories

Jordan's King Abdullah II reaffirmed on Monday during his visit to Tokyo the need for calm and de-escalation in the Palestinian territories, and for intensifying efforts to resolve the crises and challenges. The Jordan News Agency (Petra) reported that King Abdullah had met separately with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 11, 2023

Taiwan’s president condemns China drills as irresponsible

Tsai Ing-wen says Beijing’s military drills are a risk to stability as eight PLA ships remain around island.

Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2023