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China military aircraft lock radar onto Japanese fighters

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press in Wajima in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa on Dec. 7, 2025, after Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japan Air Self-Defense Force fighter jets southeast of Okinawa's main island the previous day. (Pool photo)

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China military aircraft lock radar onto Japanese fighters

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press in Wajima in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa on Dec. 7, 2025, after Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japan Air Self-Defense Force fighter jets southeast of Okinawa's main island the previous day. (Pool photo)

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China military aircraft lock radar onto Japanese fighters

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C) meets the press in Tokyo in the early hours of Dec. 7, 2025, after Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japan Air Self-Defense Force fighter jets southeast of Okinawa's main island the previous day.

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China military aircraft lock radar onto Japanese fighters

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi meets the press in Tokyo in the early hours of Dec. 7, 2025, after Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japan Air Self-Defense Force fighter jets southeast of Okinawa's main island the previous day.

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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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Japan: Massive Fire Rages in Oita, Leaving 1 Dead and Over 170 Buildings Damaged 2

A massive fire broke out in a residential area of Oita, in the Kyushu region, on Tuesday night, November 18, with local authorities reporting one man in his 70s missing, over 170 buildings damaged, and 350 homes without power. Firefighters have been battling the blaze as the prefecture prepares to request disaster relief from the Self-Defense Forces. Authorities have confirmed the death of one person, whose gender has not been identified, found among the burnt remains.

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Japan: Massive Fire Rages in Oita, Leaving 1 Missing and Over 170 Buildings Damaged

A massive fire broke out in a residential area of Oita, in the Kyushu region, on Tuesday night, November 18, with local authorities reporting one man in his 70s missing, over 170 buildings damaged, and 350 homes without power. Firefighters have been battling the blaze as the prefecture prepares to request disaster relief from the Self-Defense Forces.

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Japanese, Indonesian defense ministers in Yokosuka

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (2nd from R) and his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (3rd from R) visit the Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, to inspect the latest Mogami-class escort vessel, FFM, and a new Taigei-class submarine on Nov. 17, 2025.

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Japanese, Indonesian defense ministers in Yokosuka

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (2nd from R) and his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (3rd from R) visit the Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, to inspect the latest Mogami-class escort vessel, FFM, and a new Taigei-class submarine on Nov. 17, 2025.

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New MSDF patrol ship

Photo taken on Nov. 13, 2025, shows a new Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force patrol ship, the Tachibana, after its launch ceremony in Yokohama near Tokyo. The 95-meter vessel with an engine displacement of 1,900 tons will be commissioned in 2027.

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New MSDF patrol ship

Photo taken on Nov. 13, 2025, shows a new Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force patrol ship, the Sakura, after its launch ceremony in Yokohama near Tokyo. The 95-meter vessel with an engine displacement of 1,900 tons will be commissioned in 2027.

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GSDF mobilized to deal with bear attacks

Photo taken on Nov. 7, 2025, shows Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel in Kazuno in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, mobilized to transport and set up bear traps amid a recent spate of bear attacks.

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GSDF mobilized to deal with bear attacks

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel, accompanied by a hunter (C), prepare to set up a bear trap in Kazuno in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Nov. 7, 2025, amid a recent spate of bear attacks.

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GSDF to be sent to Akita Pref. to deal with bear attacks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025, announcing a plan to dispatch Ground Self-Defense Force personnel to Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, amid a recent spate of bear attacks. The Defense Ministry said GSDF activities will be limited to logistics support including transporting bear traps and it will not deploy firearms.

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Indian frigate in Sasebo

Capt. Rajat Kumar of the Indian Navy frigate Sahyadri speaks during a welcome ceremony at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Sasebo base in Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 28, 2025, as the vessel makes a port call as part of bilateral defense cooperation.

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Indian frigate in Sasebo

The Indian Navy frigate Sahyadri is pictured at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Sasebo base in Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 28, 2025, during its port call as part of bilateral defense cooperation.

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Defense Minister Koizumi visits MSDF Yokosuka base

New Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C) is pictured during an inspection of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's new destroyer, Kumano, at the MSDF's Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Defense Minister Koizumi visits MSDF Yokosuka base

New Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) boards the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's new destroyer, Kumano, at the MSDF's Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Defense Minister Koizumi visits MSDF Yokosuka base

New Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C) poses for a photo during an inspection of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's new destroyer, Kumano, at the MSDF's Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Defense Minister Koizumi visits MSDF Yokosuka base

New Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C) poses for a photo during an inspection of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's new destroyer, Kumano, at the MSDF's Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Defense Minister Koizumi visits MSDF Yokosuka base

New Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (1st row, C) poses for a photo during an inspection of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's new destroyer, Kumano, at the MSDF's Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Defense Minister Koizumi visits MSDF Yokosuka base

New Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi holds a press conference during a visit to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Defense Minister Koizumi visits MSDF Yokosuka base

New Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C) holds a press conference during a visit to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Defense Minister Koizumi visits MSDF Yokosuka base

New Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C) holds a press conference during a visit to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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French Navy frigate visits Yokosuka

The French Navy frigate Prairial makes a port call at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force base in Yokosuka in the eastern Japan prefecture of Kanagawa on Oct. 16, 2025.

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MSDF's new submarine launched

A launch ceremony for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's newly built submarine Sogei is held at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. shipyard in Kobe, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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MSDF's new submarine launched

A launch ceremony for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's newly built submarine Sogei is held at a Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. shipyard in Kobe, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Outgoing Japanese PM Ishiba honors fallen SDF personnel

Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks at a memorial ceremony in Tokyo on Oct. 11, 2025, for 30 Self-Defense Forces personnel who died in the line of duty over the year to the end of August. (Pool photo)

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Outgoing Japanese PM Ishiba honors fallen SDF personnel

Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks at a memorial ceremony in Tokyo on Oct. 11, 2025, for 30 Self-Defense Forces personnel who died in the line of duty over the year to the end of August. (Pool photo)

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Japan: Powerful Typhoon Halong Batters Hachijo Island with Rain and Wind 3

On Thursday, October 9, a powerful Typhoon Halong brought torrential rain and strong winds to Japan, causing severe flooding, landslides, downed trees, and power outages on Hachijo Island, a special ward located southeast of Tokyo. The metropolitan government requested the Japan Self-Defense Force to dispatch disaster relief personnel due to the extensive damage.

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Japan: Typhoon Halong Leaves Trail of Damage 2

On Thursday, October 9, a powerful Typhoon Halong brought torrential rain and strong winds to Japan, causing severe flooding, landslides, downed trees, and power outages on Hachijo Island, a special ward located southeast of Tokyo. The metropolitan government requested the Japan Self-Defense Force to dispatch disaster relief personnel due to the extensive damage.

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Japan: Powerful Typhoon Halong Batters Hachijo Island with Rain and Wind

On Thursday, October 9, a powerful Typhoon Halong brought torrential rain and strong winds to Japan, causing severe flooding, landslides, downed trees, and power outages on Hachijo Island, a special ward located southeast of Tokyo. The metropolitan government requested the Japan Self-Defense Force to dispatch disaster relief personnel due to the extensive damage.

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Japan: Powerful Typhoon Halong Batters Hachijo Island with Rain and Wind 2

On Thursday, October 9, a powerful Typhoon Halong brought torrential rain and strong winds to Japan, causing severe flooding, landslides, downed trees, and power outages on Hachijo Island, a special ward located southeast of Tokyo. The metropolitan government requested the Japan Self-Defense Force to dispatch disaster relief personnel due to the extensive damage.

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Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over sports festival venue

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team fly over the venue of the closing ceremony of the Japan Games national sports festival in Hikone in the western Japan prefecture of Shiga on Oct. 8, 2025.

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Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over sports festival venue

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team fly over the venue of the closing ceremony of the Japan Games national sports festival in Hikone in the western Japan prefecture of Shiga on Oct. 8, 2025.

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Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over sports festival venue

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team fly over the venue of the closing ceremony of the Japan Games national sports festival in Hikone in the western Japan prefecture of Shiga on Oct. 8, 2025.

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Ceremony held in Saga to mark opening of Osprey base

SAGA, Japan, Sept. 7 Kyodo - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel line up on Sept. 7, 2025, during a ceremony marking the opening in July of Camp Saga, built in the city of Saga on the southwestern Japan main island of Kyushu to host the GSDF's fleet of Osprey transport aircraft. The 17 V-22 Osprey aircraft have already been transferred from Camp Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo. (Kyodo)

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F-35B stealth fighter jet demonstration flight

An F-35B stealth fighter prepares to land on the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Nyutabaru base in Shintomi in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 17, 2025.

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F-35B stealth fighter jet demonstration flight

An F-35B stealth fighter performs a short field takeoff during a flight demonstration at the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Nyutabaru base in Shintomi in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 17, 2025.

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Japan-U.S. joint drill on Ishigaki Island

Photo taken on Sept. 17, 2025, shows the U.S. Marine Corps' missile systems -- the Marine Air Defense Integrated System, or MADIS (L and C), and the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System, or NMESIS -- at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Camp Ishigaki on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, deployed for the Sept. 11-25 Resolute Dragon Japan-U.S. joint exercise.

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Japan-U.S. joint drill on Ishigaki Island

Photo taken on Sept. 17, 2025, shows the U.S. Marine Corps' missile systems -- the Marine Air Defense Integrated System, or MADIS (L and C), and the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System, or NMESIS -- at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Camp Ishigaki on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, deployed for the Sept. 11-25 Resolute Dragon Japan-U.S. joint exercise.

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Japan-U.S. joint drill on Ishigaki Island

Photo taken from a drone shows the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Camp Ishigaki on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on Sept. 17, 2025, during the Sept. 11-25 Resolute Dragon joint exercise with the U.S. Marine Corps.

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Japan-U.S. joint drill on Ishigaki Island

Photo taken from a drone shows the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Camp Ishigaki on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on Sept. 17, 2025, during the Sept. 11-25 Resolute Dragon joint exercise with the U.S. Marine Corps.

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Ceremony held in Saga to mark opening of Osprey base

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Sept. 7, 2025, shows the Ground Self-Defense Force's Camp Saga in the city of Saga on the southwestern Japan main island of Kyushu. A ceremony marking the opening in July of the base, built to host the GSDF's fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft, was held the same day, with the 17 aircraft already transferred from Camp Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo.

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Ceremony held in Saga to mark opening of Osprey base

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Sept. 7, 2025, shows the Ground Self-Defense Force's Camp Saga in the city of Saga on the southwestern Japan main island of Kyushu. A ceremony marking the opening in July of the base, built to host the GSDF's fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft, was held the same day, with the 17 aircraft already transferred from Camp Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo.

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Ceremony held in Saga to mark opening of Osprey base

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Sept. 7, 2025, shows V-22 Osprey transport aircraft deployed at the Ground Self-Defense Force's Camp Saga in the city of Saga on the southwestern Japan main island of Kyushu. A ceremony marking the opening in July of the base, built to host the GSDF's fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft, was held the same day, with the 17 aircraft already transferred from Camp Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo.

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Ceremony held in Saga to mark opening of Osprey base

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Sept. 7, 2025, shows V-22 Osprey transport aircraft deployed at the Ground Self-Defense Force's Camp Saga in the city of Saga on the southwestern Japan main island of Kyushu. A ceremony marking the opening in July of the base, built to host the GSDF's fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft, was held the same day, with the 17 aircraft already transferred from Camp Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo.

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Ceremony held in Saga to mark opening of Osprey base

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Sept. 7, 2025, shows V-22 Osprey transport aircraft (front) deployed at the Ground Self-Defense Force's Camp Saga in the city of Saga on the southwestern Japan main island of Kyushu. A ceremony marking the opening in July of the base, built to host the GSDF's fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft, was held the same day, with the 17 aircraft already transferred from Camp Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo.

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Ceremony held in Saga to mark opening of Osprey base

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (3rd from L) inspects the Ground Self-Defense Force's Camp Saga on Sept. 7, 2025, as a ceremony was held the same day marking the opening in July of the camp, built in the city of Saga on the southwestern Japan main island of Kyushu to host its fleet of Osprey transport aircraft. The 17 V-22 Osprey aircraft have already been transferred from Camp Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo.

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Ceremony held in Saga to mark opening of Osprey base

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (front) is pictured at the Ground Self-Defense Force's Camp Saga after boarding a V-22 Osprey transport aircraft on Sept. 7, 2025, as a ceremony was held the same day marking the opening in July of the camp, built in the city of Saga on the southwestern Japan main island of Kyushu to host its fleet of Osprey aircraft. The 17 V-22 Osprey aircraft have already been transferred from Camp Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo.