Japan-Taiwan fishing pact

Japan-Taiwan fishing pact

ISHIGAKI, Japan - Aerial photo taken by Kyodo News shows the Chinese maritime surveillance vessel Haijian 15 (front) and the Japan Coat Guard patrol ship Amagi sailing in the so-called contiguous zone northwest of Uotsuri Island, part of the Japanese-controlled Senkaku Islands, on May 10, 2013. A bilateral fishery agreement came into force the same day allowing Taiwanese fishing boats to operate in Japan's 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone near the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.

Bombardier delivers 8 DHC8-Q300 prop planes to Japan Coast Guard

Bombardier delivers 8 DHC8-Q300 prop planes to Japan Coast Guard

YAMATO, Japan - Japan Coast Guard officials cut the tape in front of a Canadian Bombardier DHC8-Q300 prop plane during a ceremony at the JCG hanger in the city of Yamato, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Feb. 13. A total of eight DHC8-Q300 prop planes, which will replace the outmoded YS11 propeller planes, were delivered to the Japan Coat Guard.

Bombardier delivers 8 DHC8-Q300 prop planes to Japan Coast Guard

Bombardier delivers 8 DHC8-Q300 prop planes to Japan Coast Guard

YAMATO, Japan - Japan Coast Guard officials cut the tape in front of a Canadian Bombardier DHC8-Q300 prop plane during a ceremony at the JCG hanger in the city of Yamato, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Feb. 13. A total of eight DHC8-Q300 prop planes, which will replace the outmoded YS11 propeller planes, were delivered to the Japan Coat Guard. (Kyodo)

Kim Il Sung badge found in N. Korean spy ship

Kim Il Sung badge found in N. Korean spy ship

TOKYO, Japan - The Japan Coast Guard found Oct. 1 a picture of late North Korean leader Kim Il Sung on a badge in a North Korean spy ship salvaged in September from the East China Sea. Photo was provided by the coat guard. (Kyodo)