Japan's new security laws take effect

Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (rear) attends a meeting of senior Self-Defense Forces officials in Tokyo on March 28, 2016, before Japan's new security laws took effect on March 29. Nakatani instructed them to fully prepare for new duties under the new legislation. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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