US, Japan to Strengthen Military Ties in Buildup Aimed at China The US is encouraging Japan to bolster its military and continue to move away from its post-World War II constitution that renounces war
Japan Resumes Construction on New US Base in Okinawa Despite Local Opposition The majority of the people living in Okinawa oppose the project
Philippines, Japan Working on Military Pact for Reciprocal Deployments The US has been encouraging its allies in the region to boost military ties as part of its strategy against China
China, Japan Coast Guard Vessels Face-Off Near Disputed Senkaku Islands The US has pledged to defend the Senkakus, which are controlled by Japan but also claimed by China and Taiwan
Japan Sues Okinawa Governor in Effort to Force Construction for US Base The majority of people living in Okinawa oppose the project
US Deploys Drone Ships Near China for the First Time Two unmanned surface vessels arrived at the US base in Yokosuka, Japan
US to Establish New Space Force Command Post in Japan Chinese analysts told The South China Morning Post that the move will fuel the space race with China
China Hits Back at the US, Japan, and South Korea After Summit The US, South Korea, and Japan accused China of 'dangerous and aggressive' activity in the South China Sea
US, Japan, South Korea Announce ‘Multi-Year’ Military Exercise Plan Biden hosted the leaders of South Korea and Japan at Camp David to strengthen trilateral ties as part of his strategy against China
US Cements ‘Game-Changing’ Military Ties Between Japan and Australia A new military pact between Japan and Australia came into effect on Sunday that allows the two countries to deploy troops to each other's territory