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...
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...
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....
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...
TOKYO, Aug. 22 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following highlight: On August 22, 2025, Prime Minister Ishiba attended the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), held in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Prime Minister Ishiba held meetings with H.E. Mr. Daniel Francisco CHAPO, President of the Republic of Mozambique; H.E. Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt; Rt. Hon. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, Prime Minister of the Re...