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The U.S. will station an upgraded Marine Corps unit with the ability to fire anti-ship missiles in Okinawa, Japan, in a move aimed at deterring China, top U.S. and Japanese officials announced on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)

The US and Japan announced a significant strengthening of their military relationship and upgrade of the US military's force posture in the country on Wednesday, including the stationing of a newly redesignated Marine unit with advanced intelligence, ( read original story ...)

The top national security officials from the U.S. and Japan unveiled plans Wednesday to strengthen the alliance to help counter threats from North Korea and China, which they called the greatest challenge in the region. ( read original story ...)

WASHINGTON ― Japan on Wednesday will formally approve U.S. plans for a new Marine quick-reaction force on Okinawa and unveil plans to deepen military cooperation on Japan’s remote southwest islands near Taiwan, ( read original story ...)

The United States applauded Japan's decision to double defense spending by 2027, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday, ahead of planned talks later this week between President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. ( read original story ...)

World Britain, Japan sign defense pact in London. Posted . British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida signed a defense agreement in London on We ( read original story ...)

The United States and Japan plan to boost military and security cooperation as their top national security officials hold talks on Wednesday. The U.S. and Japanese foreign and defense ministers are set to agree to adjust the American troop presence on the island of Okinawa. ( read original story ...)

This year’s discussion is intended to focus on modernizing the alliance to meet 21 st-century challenges, but the talks should first address the unfortunate case of U.S. Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis. A devout Mormon who doesn’t drink, ( read original story ...)

The United States and Japan plan to boost military and security cooperation as their top national security officials hold talks on Wednesday. The U.S. and Japanese foreign and defense ministers are set to agree to adjust the American troop presence on the island of Okinawa. ( read original story ...)

Naomi Osaka appeared to announce she is pregnant. Newcastle were still celebrating reaching the League Cup semi-finals. Ben Stokes and family headed back to the cold after enjoying Cape Town. A birthday in the Kohli household too. ( read original story ...)

The U.S. and Japan announced plans to provide advanced weapons like anti-ship missiles to Marine forces stationed on Okinawa in an effort to cow China and North Korea. ( read original story ...)

The United States on Wednesday holds talks on ways to "modernize" its alliance with Japan, which plans to ramp up its defenses in the face of a rising China and tensions over Taiwan and North Korea.The ministers "are going to lay out a vision of how a modernized alliance between the United States and Japan ...

U.S. President Joe Biden and Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are expected to discuss joint security issues as well as the global economy in summit talks on Friday, a senior administration official told Reuters. ( read original story ...)

Japan and South Korea are defending their public health restrictions on travelers from China after Beijing stopped issuing new visas in both countries in apparent retaliation ( read original story ...)

Tokyo typically sees cherry blossom season between late March and early April. But if you travel around an hour south to the city of Atami, you can experience the gorgeous blossoms from January! Main ( read original story ...)

Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing Co Ltd on Wednesday said it would raise wages by as much as 40%, a clear sign that Japan's rock-bottom salaries may be starting to budge after decades of deflation and cost-cutting. ( read original story ...)