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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Lashes Okinawa and Amami Islands With Destructive Winds

Typhoon Jangmi brought heavy rain and damaging winds to Okinawa and Amami islands, southern Japan, as it approached Okinawa's main island on Monday, June 1. All flights to and from Naha Airport were cancelled, while public transport, schools, and businesses were also shut for the day.

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Japan: High Waves Pound Yoron Island Shore as Typhoon Jangmi Approaches

Typhoon Jangmi brought strong winds to Okinawa and Amami islands, southern Japan on Monday, June 1 as it approached the Okinawa main island.

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[Breaking News]GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill on remote island

KAGOSHIMA, Japan, Feb. 27 Kyodo - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel conduct a joint exercise with U.S. Marine Corps members on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 27, 2025. The Iron Fist exercise is meant to strengthen Japan's capability to defend and recapture its remote islands. (Kyodo)

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill on remote island

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel conduct a joint exercise with U.S. Marine Corps members on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 27, 2025. The Iron Fist exercise is meant to strengthen Japan's capability to defend and recapture its remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill on remote island

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel conduct a joint exercise with U.S. Marine Corps members on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 27, 2025. The Iron Fist exercise is meant to strengthen Japan's capability to defend and recapture its remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill on remote island

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel conduct a joint exercise with U.S. Marine Corps members on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 27, 2025. The Iron Fist exercise is meant to strengthen Japan's capability to defend and recapture its remote islands.

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US: Palisades Fire Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 4

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

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US: Palisades Fire Smoke Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 2

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

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[Breaking News]Japan-U.S. joint defense exercise

YONAGUNI, Japan, Aug. 4 Kyodo - Video taken Aug. 4, 2024, shows a U.S. Marine Corps latest-model radar deployed at the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force's camp on Yonaguni Island in the southern Japan prefecture of Okinawa during Resolute Dragon, a Japan-U.S. joint exercise held between late July and early August. The drill is aimed at strengthening the capability to defend remote islands. (Kyodo)

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Japan-U.S. joint defense exercise

Photo taken Aug. 4, 2024, shows a U.S. Marine Corps latest-model radar (back) deployed at the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force's camp on Yonaguni Island in the southern Japan prefecture of Okinawa during Resolute Dragon, a Japan-U.S. joint exercise held between late July and early August. The drill is aimed at strengthening the capability to defend remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint defense exercise

Photo taken Aug. 4, 2024, shows a U.S. Marine Corps latest-model radar (back) deployed at the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force's camp on Yonaguni Island in the southern Japan prefecture of Okinawa during Resolute Dragon, a Japan-U.S. joint exercise held between late July and early August. The drill is aimed at strengthening the capability to defend remote islands.

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Japan-U.S. joint defense exercise

Photo taken Aug. 4, 2024, shows a U.S. Marine Corps latest-model radar deployed at the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force's camp on Yonaguni Island in the southern Japan prefecture of Okinawa during Resolute Dragon, a Japan-U.S. joint exercise held between late July and early August. The drill is aimed at strengthening the capability to defend remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drills in southwestern Japan

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps carry out a large-size exercise on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 11, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drills in southwestern Japan

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (R) and U.S. Marine Corps personnel chat during a large-scale exercise on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 11, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill in southwestern Japan

A large-scale exercise of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps is carried out on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 11, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill in southwestern Japan

U.S. Marine Corps personnel land on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, during a large-scale exercise with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on March 11, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill in southwestern Japan

U.S. Marine Corps personnel land on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, during a large-scale exercise with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on March 11, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill in southwestern Japan

A large-scale exercise of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps is carried out on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 11, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drills in southwestern Japan

A large-scale exercise of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps is carried out on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 10, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drills in southwestern Japan

A large-scale exercise of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps is carried out on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 10, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drills in southwestern Japan

A large-scale exercise of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps is carried out on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 10, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drills in southwestern Japan

A large-scale exercise of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps is carried out on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 10, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF Osprey aircraft in Okinawa

ISHIGAKI, Japan Kyodo - A drill for transporting injured personnel is carried out using a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force V-22 Osprey tilt-rot　or aircraft at Ishigaki airport on Ishigaki Island in the southern Japan prefecture of Okinawa on Oct. 24, 2023, as part of a joint exercise between the GSDF and the U.S. Marine Corps. (Kyodo)

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GSDF drill for remote islands defense

ISHIGAKI, Japan, Oct. 7 Kyodo - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel conduct a drill at a camp on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on Oct. 7, 2023, to prepare for the defense of remote islands. (Kyodo)

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GSDF drill for remote islands defense

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel conduct a drill at a camp on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on Oct. 7, 2023, to prepare for the defense of remote islands.

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GSDF drill for remote islands defense

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel conduct a drill at a camp on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on Oct. 7, 2023, to prepare for the defense of remote islands.

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GSDF garrison on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle carrying ammunition including missiles heads to a new garrison on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on March 18, 2023. The garrison recently opened on the remote island near the Senkaku island group in the East China Sea, controlled by Tokyo but claimed by Beijing, sparking protest from local people.

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GSDF garrison on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle carrying ammunition including missiles heads to a new garrison on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on March 18, 2023. The garrison recently opened on the remote island near the Senkaku island group in the East China Sea, controlled by Tokyo but claimed by Beijing, sparking protest from local people.

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GSDF garrison on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle carrying ammunition including missiles heads to a new garrison on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on March 18, 2023. The garrison recently opened on the remote island near the Senkaku island group in the East China Sea, controlled by Tokyo but claimed by Beijing, sparking protest from local people.

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GSDF garrison on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle carrying ammunition including missiles heads to a new garrison on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on March 18, 2023. The garrison recently opened on the remote island near the Senkaku island group in the East China Sea, controlled by Tokyo but claimed by Beijing, sparking protest from local people.

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GSDF garrison on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force vehicle carrying ammunition including missiles heads to a new garrison on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on March 18, 2023. Protestors against the garrison, which recently opened on the remote island near the Senkaku island group in the East China Sea, controlled by Tokyo but claimed by Beijing, can be seen on the sidewalk.

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Japan GSDF opens new garrison in southern Japan

The Ground Self-Defense Force's garrison on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, is pictured on March 15, 2023. The garrison opened on March 16 on the remote island near the disputed Senkaku Islands and Taiwan amid intensifying military activity by China in nearby waters.

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Japan's Defense Minister Nakatani inspects parachute drill

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Defense Minister Gen Nakatani experiences a parachute drop during his inspection of the annual new year parachute drop exercise by 1st Airborne Bridge of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force at GSDF's Narashino Training Ground in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, on Jan. 11, 2015. The exercise was based on the assumption of regaining a captured remote island.

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Japan's Defense Minister Nakatani inspects parachute drill

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Defense Minister Gen Nakatani experiences a parachute drop during his inspection of the annual new year parachute drop exercise by 1st Airborne Bridge of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force at GSDF's Narashino Training Ground in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, on Jan. 11, 2015. The exercise was based on the assumption of regaining a captured remote island.

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Drill to recapture island from enemy forces

AMAMI, Japan - Members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force who participated in a drill to recapture a remote island from enemy forces are seen off Amami-Oshima Island's Setouchi Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, on May 22, 2014.

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GSDF conducts drill to retake occupied islet

SETOUCHI, Japan - Ground Self-Defense Force personnel trained to protect Japan's remote islands conduct a landing exercise on an uninhabited island in the Amami Islands chain on May 22, 2014. A group of reporters was given access to the island retake drill.

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GSDF conducts drill to retake occupied islet

SETOUCHI, Japan - Ground Self-Defense Force personnel trained to protect Japan's remote islands conduct a landing exercise on an uninhabited island in the Amami Islands chain on May 22, 2014. A group of reporters was given access to the island retake drill.

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GSDF troops conduct drill to take back remote island

AMAMI, Japan - Ground Self-Defense Force troops conduct a landing exercise on Eniyabanare Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on May 22, 2014, in a simulated operation to take back an enemy-occupied remote island amid strained ties with China over a territorial dispute involving a group of islets in the East China Sea.

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GSDF conducts drill to retake occupied islet

SETOUCHI, Japan - Ground Self-Defense Force personnel trained to protect Japan's remote islands conduct a landing exercise on an uninhabited island in the Amami Islands chain on May 22, 2014. A group of reporters was given access to the island retake drill.

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GSDF conducts drill to retake occupied islet

SETOUCHI, Japan - Ground Self-Defense Force personnel trained to protect Japan's remote islands conduct a landing exercise on an uninhabited island in the Amami Islands chain on May 22, 2014. A group of reporters was given access to the island retake drill.

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GSDF conducts drill to retake occupied islet

SETOUCHI, Japan - Ground Self-Defense Force personnel trained to protect Japan's remote islands conduct a landing exercise on an uninhabited island in the Amami Islands chain on May 22, 2014. A group of reporters was given access to the island retake drill.

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GSDF conducts drill to retake occupied islet

SETOUCHI, Japan - Ground Self-Defense Force personnel trained to protect Japan's remote islands conduct a landing exercise on an uninhabited island in the Amami Islands chain on May 22, 2014. A group of reporters was given access to the island retake drill.

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U.S.-Japan drill

SAN DIEGO, United States - Members of the U.S. Marine Corps and Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force conduct a live-fire drill on San Clemente Island off San Diego, California, on June 20, 2013. The U.S. forces and Japan's Self-Defense Forces were jointly training for the recapture of remote islands.

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U.S.-Japan drill

SAN DIEGO, United States - Members of the U.S. Marine Corps and Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force conduct a live-fire drill on San Clemente Island off San Diego, California, on June 20, 2013. The U.S. forces and Japan's Self-Defense Forces were jointly training for the recapture of remote islands.

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U.S.-Japan landing drill

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force troops get off a GSDF helicopter after it lands on San Clemente Island off San Diego, California, during a U.S.-Japan joint landing drill on June 17, 2013. The U.S. forces and Japan's Self Defense-Forces were jointly training for the recapture of remote islands.

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U.S.-Japan landing drill

SAN DIEGO, United States - Photo taken from a helicopter of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force shows GSDF vehicles getting off from an air cushion landing craft of the Maritime Self-Defense Force on San Clemente Island off San Diego, California, during a U.S.-Japan joint landing drill on June 17, 2013. The U.S. forces and Japan's Self Defense-Forces were jointly training for the recapture of remote islands.

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U.S.-Japan landing drill

SAN DIEGO, United States - Photo taken from a helicopter of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force shows GSDF vehicles getting off from an air cushion landing craft of the Maritime Self-Defense Force on San Clemente Island off San Diego, California, during a U.S.-Japan joint landing drill on June 17, 2013. The U.S. forces and Japan's Self Defense-Forces were jointly training for the recapture of remote islands.

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U.S.-Japan landing drill

SAN DIEGO, United States - Two air cushion landing craft of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force head to San Clemente Island (back) off San Diego, California, during a U.S.-Japan joint landing drill on June 17, 2013. The U.S. forces and Japan's Self Defense-Forces were jointly training for the recapture of remote islands.

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U.S.-Japan landing drill

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force helicopters are about to land on San Clemente Island off San Diego, California, during a U.S.-Japan joint drill on June 17, 2013. The U.S. forces and Japan's Self Defense-Forces were jointly training for the recapture of remote islands.

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U.S.-Japan landing drill

SAN DIEGO, United States - An air cushion landing craft (back), released from the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force transport vessel Shimokita (front), heads to San Clemente Island off San Diego, California, during a U.S.-Japan joint landing drill on June 17, 2013. The U.S. forces and Japan's Self Defense-Forces were jointly training for the recapture of remote islands.