WEBX

TOKYO, Aug. 25 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following highlight: On August 25, 2025, Prime Minister Ishiba attended the WebX 2025, held in Tokyo. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


DEFENSE MINISTER NAKATANI RECEIVED A COURTESY CALL BY H.E. MR. FLAM, STATE SECRETARY TO MINISTER OF DEFENCE OF THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY

TOKYO, Aug. 23 -- Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) issued the following news release: On August 23, 2025, commencing at 16:00 for approximately 40 minutes, Minister Nakatani received a courtesy call by Norwegian defense delegation including H.E. Mr. FLAM, State Secretary to Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Norway and General Kristoffersen, Chief of Defense of Norway on JMSDF JS Kaga docked at JMSDF Yokosuka Base. At the outset, Minister Nakatani welcomed their first visit to Japan of ...


JAPAN - ROK SUMMIT MEETING

TOKYO, Aug. 23 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following highlight: On August 23, commencing at 4:55 p.m. for approximately 115 minutes, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan held a Summit Meeting with H.E. Mr. LEE Jae Myung, President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) who is visiting Japan. The summary of the meeting is as follows (The small-group meeting commenced at 4:55 p.m. and lasted for approximately 60 minutes; the plenary meeting commenced at 5:55 p.m. and lasted for ap...


Japan - ROK Summit Meeting

TOKYO, Aug. 23 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following highlight: On August 23, 2025, Prime Minister Ishiba held a summit meeting with H.E. Mr. LEE Jae Myung, President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) at the Prime Minister's Office. The two leaders held a meeting, followed by a joint press occasion, and concluded the day with a dinner. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


VISIT TO THE JAPAN MARITIME SELF-DEFENSE FORCE YOKOSUKA BASE

TOKYO, Aug. 23 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following highlight: On August 23, 2025, Prime Minister Ishiba visited the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Yokosuka Base in Kanagawa Prefecture. After touring the JS KAGA at the Yokosuka Base, Prime Minister Ishiba observed facilities at Yokosuka Port and subsequently visited the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales. He then delivered an address to the personnel and spoke to the press regarding today's visit and re...


CMS TO VISIT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

TOKYO, Aug. 22 -- JMSDF issued the following news: Chief of Staff, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force will visit the United States of America as follows: 1. Objective To attend the U.S. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) assumption of office ceremony in Washington, D.C. 2. Period August 24 to 27 3. Destination The United States of America (Washington, D.C.) 4. Itinerary August 24 Departure for and arrival in Washington, D.C. August 25 CNO assumption of office ceremony August 26 Departure for ...


JAPAN-U.S. BILATERAL EXERCISE

TOKYO, Aug. 22 -- JMSDF issued the following news: he JMSDF conducted a bilateral exercise with the U.S. Navy (USN) as described below in order to strengthen the capability of the Japan-U.S. Alliance for effective deterrence and response. 1. Objectives (1) To improve the JMSDF's tactical capabilities (2) To improve interoperability between the JMSDF and the USN 2. Date August 15 3. Exercise Area West of Kyushu 4. Participating Units (1) JMSDF: JS OUMI (2) USN: MT STENA IMPERATIVE 5. Type...


RUSSIAN NAVY VESSELS SAILED THROUGH JAPAN'S STRAIT.

TOKYO, Aug. 22 -- Joint Staff issued the following press release: At around 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 20, 2025, JMSDF spotted the following three RFN vessels sailing northeastward in the waters approximately 120 km southwest of Tsushima Island. Improved Kilo-class SS 1 Steregushchiy-class FFG 1 (hull number 335) Baklazhan-class ATS1 The RFN vessels continued to sail northeastward through Tsushima Strait into the Sea of Japan from August 20 to 21. These are the same vessels that sailed sout...


THE FIFTH HIDEYO NOGUCHI AFRICA PRIZE PRESENTATION CEREMONY

TOKYO, Aug. 22 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following highlight: On August 22, 2025, in the gracious presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan, Prime Minister Ishiba attended the Fifth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Presentation Ceremony in Tokyo. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


ADDRESS BY PM ISHIBA AT THE CLOSING CEREMONY OF TICAD 9

TOKYO, Aug. 22 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following highlight: Your Excellencies, Presidents, Prime Ministers, distinguished Cabinet Ministers, distinguished heads of international organizations, ladies and gentlemen. This year marks the 32nd anniversary of the launch of TICAD in 1993. Over the past 30 years, the world has undergone dramatic changes. In the 1990s, Japan accounted for around 17% of global GDP, whereas now it accounts for just over 4%. The 1990s were a difficu...