Japan Tag

Japanese Destroyer Transit through Taiwan Strait Rattles China

Posted by Leslie Eastman on April 18, 2026 8 Comments

As China rails about “provocations” while running its own warships, trawlers, and air drills around its neighbors, Tokyo is signaling that the era of passively absorbing communist bullying in the Western Pacific may be drawing to a close. ...

Trump Mentions Pearl Harbor When Asked Why He Didn’t Tell Japan About Iran

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 19, 2026 54 Comments

"Who knows better about surprises than Japan? Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?"...

Top Europe Nations, Japan Ready to ‘Contribute’ Efforts to Protect Strait of Hormuz

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 19, 2026 21 Comments

OK, now give us specifics instead of a letter....

China’s Air Displays Fail to Deter Emerging Taiwan–Japan Alignment

Posted by Leslie Eastman on March 17, 2026 15 Comments

After two-week lull, 16 Chinese aircraft entered Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone. Meanwhile, Japanese diplomat underscores his nation's support for Taiwan and Taiwan's Premier visits Japan....

Japan Nets Chinese Trawler as Global Backlash to Beijing’s Fishing Raiders Grows

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 16, 2026 18 Comments

This seizure may prove to be more than an isolated enforcement action; it signals that Japan is prepared to move from warnings to concrete penalties against China’s distant‑water raiders....

China’s Fishing Fleet Continues to Gut Fish Stocks, International Laws

Posted by Leslie Eastman on January 05, 2026 16 Comments

Meanwhile, Japan is offering aid to South American counties that are having their water plundered by Chinese trawlers and Somali pirates captured a Chinese boat....

Over 20 Injured After 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 08, 2025 8 Comments

Also, in the last few days, there was a magnitude 7.0 shaker in Alaska and Hawaii's Kilauea put on show with massive lava fountains....

Chinese and Japanese Boats Have Standoff Near Disputed Islands as Tensions Increase

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 04, 2025 7 Comments

Earlier this year, Chinese cutters ram and use water cannons against Philippine fishery vessels near the Spratly Islands....

Japan Presses Ahead with Missile Deployment to Island Near Taiwan

Posted by Leslie Eastman on November 29, 2025 7 Comments

As regional tensions continue, President Donald Trump made surprise calls this Monday with both Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Japan's New Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi....

Japan Scrambles Jets After China Flies Drone Near Island Close to Taiwan

Posted by Leslie Eastman on November 20, 2025 12 Comments

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about a response about defending Taiwan sparks Chinese outrage and seafood boycotts. Meanwhile, Japan seems tired of Chinese antics in Asia....

President Trump Sets New Course with Shipbuilding and Maritime Plans

Posted by Leslie Eastman on November 03, 2025 14 Comments

US will share tech information on nuclear subs with let South Korea, partner with Japan on shipbuilding, and plans E.O. returning U.S. Naval ships back to steam for catapults and hydraulic systems for elevators....