Japan — Japan Defense Ministry
Tracked across 3 events · 315 articles · First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last active Aug 15, 2026
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International
North Korea conducted its second ballistic missile test in less than a week, launching a missile from the Wonsan area on August 12, 2026. The missile flew over 700 kilometers and landed in waters outside…
Impact: Japan's Defense Ministry detected the missile and confirmed it landed outside Japan's EEZ, contributing to the regional response.
Aug 11, 2026 · 45 articles
Accidents
Impact: Dispatched aircraft for damage assessment.
Jul 28, 2026 · 264 articles
Domestic
On August 15, 2026, the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi chose not to visit the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, a move widely seen as prioritizing diplomatic relations with…
Impact: The ministry prohibits group visits by Self-Defense Forces members, but the defense minister's individual visit is seen as contentious. This may affect the ministry's image and Japan's defense posture.
Aug 15, 2026 · 6 articles
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