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Massive fire in southwestern Japan

A Japan Self-Defense Forces helicopter sprinkles water in an attempt to extinguish a massive fire in a residential area of the southwestern Japan city of Oita on Nov. 20, 2025. One person died and more than 170 buildings were damaged in the fire that started two days earlier.

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Blast in Okinawa hurts 4 Japan SDF members

A Japan Self-Defense Forces vehicle with a sign reading "Unexploded bomb disposal" is seen in an ammunition depot area in the village of Yomitan in Okinawa Prefecture, on June 9, 2025. An explosion occurred earlier in the day in the area near the U.S. military's Kadena Air Base, slightly injuring four Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members who were working at the depot.

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SDF trainer jet crashes

INUYAMA, Japan, May 15 Kyodo - Personnel from Japan's Self-Defense Forces conduct a search on May 15, 2025, in a reservoir in Inuyama in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, for the two crew members of an Air Self-Defense Force trainer jet that crashed the previous day shortly after takeoff from Komaki Air Base, also in the prefecture. (Kyodo)

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SDF trainer jet crashes

Personnel from Japan's Self-Defense Forces conduct a search on May 15, 2025, in a reservoir in Inuyama in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, for the two crew members of an Air Self-Defense Force trainer jet that crashed the previous day shortly after takeoff from Komaki Air Base, also in the prefecture.

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SDF trainer jet crashes

Personnel from Japan's Self-Defense Forces conduct a search on May 15, 2025, in a reservoir in Inuyama in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, for the two crew members of an Air Self-Defense Force trainer jet that crashed the previous day shortly after takeoff from Komaki Air Base, also in the prefecture.

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SDF trainer jet crashes

Personnel from Japan's Self-Defense Forces conduct a search on May 15, 2025, in a reservoir in Inuyama in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, for the two crew members of an Air Self-Defense Force trainer jet that crashed the previous day shortly after takeoff from Komaki Air Base, also in the prefecture.

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SDF trainer jet crashes

Personnel from Japan's Self-Defense Forces conduct a search on May 15, 2025, in a reservoir in Inuyama in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, for the two crew members of an Air Self-Defense Force trainer jet that crashed the previous day shortly after takeoff from Komaki Air Base, also in the prefecture.

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SDF trainer jet crashes

Personnel from Japan's Self-Defense Forces conduct a search on May 15, 2025, in a reservoir in Inuyama in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, for the two crew members of an Air Self-Defense Force trainer jet that crashed the previous day shortly after takeoff from Komaki Air Base, also in the prefecture.

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SDF trainer jet crashes

Personnel from Japan's Self-Defense Forces conduct a search on May 15, 2025, in a reservoir in Inuyama in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, for the two crew members of an Air Self-Defense Force trainer jet that crashed the previous day shortly after takeoff from Komaki Air Base, also in the prefecture.

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SDF trainer jet crashes

Personnel from Japan's Self-Defense Forces conduct a search on May 15, 2025, in a reservoir in Inuyama in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, for the two crew members of an Air Self-Defense Force trainer jet that crashed the previous day shortly after takeoff from Komaki Air Base, also in the prefecture.

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SDF trainer jet crashes

Personnel from Japan's Self-Defense Forces conduct a search on May 15, 2025, in a reservoir in Inuyama in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, for the two crew members of an Air Self-Defense Force trainer jet that crashed the previous day shortly after takeoff from Komaki Air Base, also in the prefecture.

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SDF trainer jet crashes

Personnel from Japan's Self-Defense Forces conduct a search on May 15, 2025, in a reservoir in Inuyama in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, for the two crew members of an Air Self-Defense Force trainer jet that crashed the previous day shortly after takeoff from Komaki Air Base, also in the prefecture.

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SDF trainer jet crashes

Personnel from Japan's Self-Defense Forces conduct a search on May 14, 2025, in a reservoir in Inuyama in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, for the two crew members of an Air Self-Defense Force trainer jet that crashed earlier in the day shortly after takeoff from Komaki Air Base, also in the prefecture.

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SDF trainer jet crashes

Personnel from Japan's Self-Defense Forces conduct a search on May 14, 2025, in a reservoir in Inuyama in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, for the two crew members of an Air Self-Defense Force trainer jet that crashed earlier in the day shortly after takeoff from Komaki Air Base, also in the prefecture.

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SDF trainer jet crashes

Personnel from Japan's Self-Defense Forces conduct a search on May 14, 2025, in a reservoir in Inuyama in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, for the two crew members of an Air Self-Defense Force trainer jet that crashed earlier in the day shortly after takeoff from Komaki Air Base, also in the prefecture.

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SDF trainer jet crashes

Personnel from Japan's Self-Defense Forces are pictured after retrieving objects believed to be debris from an Air Self-Defense Force trainer jet from a reservoir in Inuyama in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on May 15, 2025. The T-4 aircraft crashed the previous day shortly after takeoff from Komaki Air Base, also in the prefecture.

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SDF trainer jet crashes

Personnel from Japan's Self-Defense Forces conduct a search on May 15, 2025, in a reservoir in Inuyama in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, for the two crew members of an Air Self-Defense Force trainer jet that crashed the previous day shortly after takeoff from Komaki Air Base, also in the prefecture.

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SDF trainer jet crashes

Personnel from Japan's Self-Defense Forces conduct a search on May 15, 2025, in a reservoir in Inuyama in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, for the two crew members of an Air Self-Defense Force trainer jet that crashed the previous day shortly after takeoff from Komaki Air Base, also in the prefecture.

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SDF trainer jet crashes

Personnel from Japan's Self-Defense Forces are pictured after retrieving objects believed to be debris from an Air Self-Defense Force trainer jet from a reservoir in Inuyama in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on May 15, 2025. The T-4 aircraft crashed the previous day shortly after takeoff from Komaki Air Base, also in the prefecture.

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SDF trainer jet crashes

Personnel from Japan's Self-Defense Forces conduct a search on May 15, 2025, in a reservoir in Inuyama in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, for the two crew members of an Air Self-Defense Force trainer jet that crashed the previous day shortly after takeoff from Komaki Air Base, also in the prefecture.

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Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

TOKYO, Japan, March 24 Kyodo - Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo, who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, receives the commander's flag from Defense Minister Gen Nakatani during the inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan to better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses. (Kyodo)

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Wildfire in western Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows firefighting operations by a Japan Self-Defense Forces helicopter as a wildfire continues to rage in a mountainous area straddling the western Japan cities of Okayama and Tamano on March 25, 2025.

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[Breaking News]Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

TOKYO, Japan, March 25 Kyodo - Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo, who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, holds a press conference at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025, following the inauguration ceremony. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

TOKYO, Japan, March 25 Kyodo - Personnel of the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command pose for a photo following its inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is aimed at better integrating Japan's ground, maritime and air defenses. (Kyodo)

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Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Personnel of the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command attend its inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is aimed at better integrating Japan's ground, maritime and air defenses.

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Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Personnel of the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command pose for a photo following its inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is aimed at better integrating Japan's ground, maritime and air defenses.

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Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo, who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, holds a press conference at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025, following the inauguration ceremony. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses.

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Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo, who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, holds a press conference at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025, following the inauguration ceremony. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses.

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Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo, who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, receives a guard of honor at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025, at its inauguration ceremony held the same day. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses.

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Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo (R), who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, receives the commander's flag from Defense Minister Gen Nakatani during the inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan to better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses.

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Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo (R), who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, receives the commander's flag from Defense Minister Gen Nakatani during the inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan to better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses.

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Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo, who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, speaks during the inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses.

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Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo (C), who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, speaks during the inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses.

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Japan sets up new SDF command to unify defense force operations

Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo, who heads the Japan Self-Defense Forces' newly created Joint Operations Command, speaks during the inauguration ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. The permanent body, comprising about 240 personnel, is meant to help Japan better integrate its ground, maritime and air defenses.

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Forest fire in northeastern Japan

A Japan Self-Defense Forces helicopter carries water to extinguish a forest fire in a mountainous area in Ofunato in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on March 4, 2025.

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Forest fire in northeastern Japan

A Japan Self-Defense Forces helicopter attempts to extinguish a forest fire in a mountainous area in Ofunato in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on March 4, 2025.

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Forest fire in northeastern Japan

Japan Self-Defense Forces helicopters attempt to extinguish a forest fire in a mountainous area in Ofunato in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on March 4, 2025.

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Forest fire in northeastern Japan

Japan Self-Defense Forces helicopters attempt to extinguish a forest fire in a mountainous area in Ofunato in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on March 4, 2025.

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Forest fire in northeastern Japan

A Japan Self-Defense Forces helicopter attempts to extinguish a forest fire in a mountainous area in Ofunato in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on March 4, 2025.

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Forest fire in northeastern Japan

A Japan Self-Defense Forces helicopter attempts to extinguish a forest fire in a mountainous area in Ofunato in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on March 4, 2025.

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Nearly 1 year after Jan. 1 quake in Ishikawa Pref.

Photo taken on Dec. 15, 2024, shows a temporary bathing facility set up by the Japan Self-Defense Forces for people affected by a powerful earthquake on Jan. 1 in Suzu in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan. The facility will be closed the following day ahead of the first anniversary of the disaster that hit Suzu and other Noto Peninsula cities and towns.

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Nearly 1 year after Jan. 1 quake in Ishikawa Pref.

Photo taken on Dec. 15, 2024, shows a temporary bathing facility set up by the Japan Self-Defense Forces for people affected by a powerful earthquake on Jan. 1 in Suzu in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan. The facility will be closed the following day ahead of the first anniversary of the disaster that hit Suzu and other Noto Peninsula cities and towns.

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[Breaking News]Japan PM Ishiba at GSDF inspection ceremony

SAITAMA, Japan, Nov. 9 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attends a troop inspection ceremony at the Ground Self-Defense Force's Asaka base straddling Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture on Nov. 9, 2024, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Self-Defense Forces. (Kyodo)

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Japan PM Ishiba at GSDF inspection ceremony

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attends a troop inspection ceremony at the Ground Self-Defense Force's Asaka base straddling Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture on Nov. 9, 2024, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Self-Defense Forces.

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Japan PM Ishiba at GSDF inspection ceremony

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) attends a troop inspection ceremony at the Ground Self-Defense Force's Asaka base straddling Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture on Nov. 9, 2024, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Self-Defense Forces.

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Japan PM Ishiba at GSDF inspection ceremony

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (R) attends a troop inspection ceremony at the Ground Self-Defense Force's Asaka base straddling Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture on Nov. 9, 2024, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Self-Defense Forces.

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Japan PM Ishiba at GSDF inspection ceremony

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (R) attends a troop inspection ceremony at the Ground Self-Defense Force's Asaka base straddling Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture on Nov. 9, 2024, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Self-Defense Forces.

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U.S. F-35B stealth fighter at Japan base

A U.S. F-35B stealth fighter jet is pictured at the Nyutabaru Air Base of Japan's Air Self-Defense Force in Shintomi, Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 29, 2024. The fighter is taking part in the Keen Sword joint exercise between the Japanese Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military.

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U.S. F-35B stealth fighter at Japan base

A U.S. F-35B stealth fighter jet is pictured at the Nyutabaru Air Base of Japan's Air Self-Defense Force in Shintomi, Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 29, 2024. The fighter is taking part in the Keen Sword joint exercise between the Japanese Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military.

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U.S. F-35B stealth fighter at Japan base

A U.S. F-35B stealth fighter jet is pictured at the Nyutabaru Air Base of Japan's Air Self-Defense Force in Shintomi, Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 29, 2024. The fighter is taking part in the Keen Sword joint exercise between the Japanese Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military.