Japan expressed regret to China following the arrest of a soldier accused of trespassing at the Chinese embassy, escalating ...
Tokyo’s fortifications to protect its southwestern islands have an added advantage: They complicate China’s freedom of ...
Japanese ground forces are set to actively participate in military exercises in the Philippines for the first time in ...
Critics oppose the return of Japanese troops over Tokyo's lack of a formal apology for the wartime abuse of Filipino 'comfort ...
TOKYO -- Japan is barreling forward with efforts to significantly boost its military capabilities to stand up to China's growing threats by doubling annual arms spending. The goal comes as Tokyo's ...
Japan is sending “combat troops” to participate in the upcoming 2026 Balikatan exercises in the Philippines, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said Tuesday. The ...
Japan’s Defense Ministry is responding to a surge of bear attacks by sending its military to areas where such incidents are occurring regularly. Troops were deployed to the northern prefecture of ...
HONOLULU (AP) — Seven Japanese American soldiers were promoted to officer ranks in a solemn ceremony Monday, eight decades after they died fighting for the U.S. during World War II despite having been ...