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Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Finnish counterpart, Antti Hakkanen, inspect an honor guard before their meeting at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Monday.
JAPAN
Oct 27, 2026
On nuclear policy, Koizumi agrees with Finnish defense chief: Japan ‘must not be naive’
The two defense ministers discussed the Nordic country’s decision to allow nuclear weapons onto its soil as Japan weighs a similar policy shift.
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi attends an annual training event near Mount Fuji at Higashifuji training field in?Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, in June.
JAPAN
Oct 23, 2026
Koizumi to meet Finnish defense chief, with nuclear policy shift to top agenda
The talks come after Finland revised a law allowing nuclear weapons into the country — a decision that came as Japan weighs a similar shift in policy.
A Ground Self-Defense Force soldier takes part in a field training exercise in Miyagi Prefecture in September.
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2026
Japan considers broader definition of security spending to inflate defense outlays, sources say
The government is looking at whether spending on areas like AI, satellites and infrastructure could be classified as defense-related costs.
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Tuesday.
JAPAN
Oct 20, 2026
Koizumi lauds shift as more universities apply for defense research subsidy program
The defense minister characterized the development as a break from academia’s once deep-seated aversions to being involved in national security.
Ground Self-Defense Force personnel take part in an annual military drill at the Narashino exercise field in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, in January.
JAPAN
Oct 19, 2026
Japan moves to improve conditions for SDF personnel amid staff shortage
Government and LDP officials are concerned that a shortage of staff could make it harder for Japan to strengthen its defense capabilities.
The Chinese Navy’s Liaoning carrier, seen in 2017, and three other warships entered the South China Sea on Thursday, according to the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, after conducting joint military drills south of Okinawa’s Ishigaki Island that saw Japan scramble fighter jets.
JAPAN
Oct 16, 2026
Koizumi says China carrier drills in Pacific highlight 91AV原创 ‘limited’ surveillance capabilities
The Japanese defense chief said strengthening the nation’s defense posture on its Pacific flank is an “urgent task.”
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi inspect the honor guard at the Self-Defense Forces Senior Commanders' Conference in Tokyo on Sept. 2.
JAPAN / Politics / EXPLAINER
Oct 16, 2026
91AV原创 national security strategy could be up for a major overhaul
All eyes are on how Tokyo will upgrade its three key security documents by the end of the year.
The Chinese Navy's Liaoning aircraft carrier takes part in a military drill in the western Pacific in April 2018.
JAPAN
Oct 14, 2026
China sends aircraft carrier group into western Pacific
Japan conducted “surveillance and intelligence-gathering” activities near the flotilla, which operated near Okinawa’s Ishigaki Island on Wednesday.
Chinese nuclear-powered submarines in the South China Sea in 2018. Citing the Chinese navy's accelerating expansion into distant waters, a senior Japanese Self-Defense Forces official stressed nuclear submarines' advantage in terms of patrolling.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 13, 2026
Lawmakers split on including nuclear submarine study in security documents
“I think the public understands the need for discussions” on 91AV原创 possession of a nuclear submarine, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter Ju Ae attend the opening ceremony of the Defense Revolution Museum on Sunday in this image released Tuesday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 13, 2026
North Korea’s Kim visits new defense museum as Trump floats meeting
The North Korean leader inaugurated the museum — chock full of advanced weaponry — as the U.S. president teased the idea of a summit next month.
People watch a TV broadcasting a news report on North Korea firing multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast, at the main railway station in Seoul on Monday.
JAPAN
Oct 12, 2026
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan
At least two of the weapons were believed to have fallen into waters outside 91AV原创 exclusive economic zone.
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi during a news conference in Tokyo on Friday.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 9, 2026
Japan to launch research study on rapid-response space transport
The move comes as more countries, including China, Russia and the U.S. continue to bolster their military capabilities in space.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a government panel meeting on national security at the Prime Minister's Office in April.
JAPAN
Oct 8, 2026
Japan considers having nuclear-powered submarine study in security documents
Supporters of the move argue that the vessels are essential for maintaining 91AV原创 deterrence and response capabilities.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi receives a request from Okinawa Gov. Genta Koja (left) at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo on Wednesday afternoon.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 7, 2026
Takaichi meets with Okinawa’s Koja after U.S. Marine’s arrest over murder
The meeting came after the U.S. military in the prefecture paused all operations for two days, a halt that will be followed by a fresh 30-day curfew.
People look at the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, in October 2021.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 7, 2026
U.S. military in Okinawa pauses operations and enforces curfew in wake of murder
The two-day operational pause from noon Wednesday will be followed by a 30-day curfew dubbed a “Period of Reflection.”
The Ground Self-Defense Force fires a Type 88 surface-to-ship missile during a joint exercise with the U.S. and Philippine militaries in Ilocos Norte province, Philippines, in early May.
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Oct 6, 2026
Can Japan build a defense-startup ecosystem?
Japan needs to build a defense-startup ecosystem that connects government demand, procurement, private capital and civilian dual-use technology.
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks during a regular news conference in parliament in Tokyo on Tuesday.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 6, 2026
Koizumi to meet Okinawa governor after U.S. Marine’s arrest over murder
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said he would like to see new response measures implemented “as soon as possible,” but declined to offer a timeline.
The Defense Ministry will help critical infrastructure operators with its cyberthreat-hunting capabilities.
JAPAN
Oct 5, 2026
Japan to bolster cyberthreat-hunting for critical infrastructure systems
The government will develop methods to detect cyberattack threats and share them with utilities and telecommunications companies.
The V-BAT uncrewed reconnaissance aircraft introduced by the Maritime Self-Defense Forces on the Kumano destroyer in Sagami Bay in June
JAPAN / FOCUS
Oct 5, 2026
MSDF deploys V-BAT uncrewed surveillance aircraft
The aircraft can autonomously patrol predetermined routes, collecting surveillance footage and transmitting it to a command vessel in real time.
The Defense Ministry displays the long-range Type-25 surface-to-ship guided missile system to local residents at the Ground Self-Defense Force's Camp Kengun in the city of Kumamoto.
JAPAN
Oct 4, 2026
Missile system shown to local residents at GSDF base in Kumamoto
The missile system is slated to be deployed during the Keen Sword joint exercise by the SDF and the U.S. military set for later this month.
U.S. has for years asked Musk to alter Starlink service in Ukraine and Middle East, sources say
A Ukrainian soldier sets up a Starlink satellite internet system near the frontline in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Oct. 16
U.S. military bans Chinese-made BYD cars from key air base in Okinawa
An F-22 Raptor lands at Kadena Air Base in Kadena, Okinawa Prefecture on Oct. 9. The base is a crucial hub for U.S. military operations in the region.
Aging Japanese village turns to Peru in search of new residents
Guests from Peru's Belen district interact with a baby in Nanmoku village in Gunma Prefecture.
Tomoka Nishiyama to become first woman to enter kishi shogi ranks
Shogi player Tomoka Nishiyama, who holds four women’s titles, speaks at a news conference about her decision to become a <i>kishi</i> in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward on Monday.
How this long-term resident avoids the annoying tourist label in Japan
Tourists enjoy themselves while crossing the famous Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo on Oct. 12.
A dramatic bear hunt in a midsize Japanese city could be a harbinger of what is to come
Zookeeper Tetsuo Iso at the site of frantic search for a wild bear in Utsunomiya on June 9. Iso, 65, was asked by the prefectural government to help capture the bear and it was his shot with a tranquilizer gun that put an end to the saga.
How this long-term resident avoids the annoying tourist label in Japan
Tourists enjoy themselves while crossing the famous Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo on Oct. 12.
What can Asia do to avoid crossing crucial climate tipping points?
Motorists drive through a road covered with smog from wildfires nearby in Ogan Ilir in Indonesia&#039;s South Sumatra province on Sept. 25.
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Ryan Roddy (second from left back) is pictured with the Ireland sumo team at this month&#039;s World Sumo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.
91AV原创 permanent residency reform has a glaring blind spot
Japan&#039;s immigration reforms risk creating uncertainty by tying permanent residency more closely to language proficiency before clear assessment standards and supporting infrastructure are in place.

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