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The government has installed new defense facilities in succession on the Nansei Islands centered in Okinawa Prefecture apparently to counter China’s military buildup.
News Japan » Kyushu and Okinawa » Government: Japan PM Takaichi urges vigilance as twin typhoons threaten country; govt. activates crisis response
Japan's Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, on Wednesday warned citizens to remain on high alert as Typhoon 7 approaches the Okinawa region and Typhoon No. 8 develops, with both storms potentially ...
News Japan » Kyushu and Okinawa » Government: Typhoon Jangmi moves toward Japan's Kyushu after lashing Okinawa
Typhoon Jangmi continued its northward journey towards Japan`s southwestern island of Kyushu on Tuesday after bringing strong winds and heavy weather conditions to Okinawa, prompting transport ...
News Japan » Kyushu and Okinawa » Government: Large, 'violent' typhoon may approach Japan's Okinawa later this week
A large and "violent" typhoon is moving westward near the Mariana Islands in the Pacific and may approach areas south of Japan's Okinawa later this week, according to the Japanese weather agency.
News Japan » Kyushu and Okinawa » Government: Typhoon Jangmi map: Where storm will hit in Japan as flights cancelled
A tropical storm has injured 16 people and knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes across southwestern Japan, forcing the evacuation of nearly 400,000 residents and grounding hundreds of ...
News Japan » Kyushu and Okinawa » Government: Japan’s V-22 Osprey Squadron Permanently Relocated to Kyushu’s Camp Saga
V-22 Ospreys destined for Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) units arrive at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 14, 2021. US Marine Corps photo Japan’s V-22B Osprey squadron ...
News Japan » Kyushu and Okinawa » Government: Japan Surveys 13,400 Islands Amid Security Threats
Japan Surveys 13,400 Islands Amid Security Threats Survey follows Chinese purchases of islands near military bases, sparking security concerns ...
News Japan » Kyushu and Okinawa » Government: Typhoon Jangmi moves toward Japan’s Kyushu after lashing Okinawa
Typhoon Jangmi is advancing toward Japan’s Kyushu region after impacting Okinawa, injuring several people and forcing widespread travel disruptions. Authorities warn of strong winds, floods and landsl ...
News Japan » Kyushu and Okinawa » Government: Typhoon Jangmi mapped: Where powerful storm will hit in Japan as flights cancelled
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