LIEUTENANT GENERAL KOJIMA'S VISIT TO THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

TOKYO, Nov. 21 -- JASDF issued the following news: From November 15 to 18, Lieutenant General KOJIMA Takashi, Commander, Air Development and Test Command, visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and observed the Dubai Air Show held at the Al Maktoum International Airport. 1 During his visit to the UAE, Lt Gen Kojima participated in the Dubai International Air Chiefs' Conference 2025 (DIACC 2025). He also engaged in a discussion with Major General Mohamed Salem Ali Alhameli, Deputy Commander, UAE...


FY 2025 INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE SHOOTING PRACTICE (I-ASP)

TOKYO, Nov. 21 -- JASDF issued the following news: From October 13 to November 15, Koku-Jieitai (JASDF) conducted live-fire training with its Surface-to-Air Missile units in the United States. 1 During the training, combined live-fire training was carried out with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). Bilateral live-fire training was also conducted with the U.S. Army, thereby enhancing Japan-U.S. response capabilities. 1 Additionally, Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) training involvin...


Global Carbon Project - Briefing on key messages for Global Carbon Budget

TOKYO, Nov. 19 -- JAMSTEC issued the following news: The Global Carbon Budget (GCB), coordinated by the Global Carbon Project (GCP) under the auspices of Future Earth, provides a comprehensive assessment of the global carbon cycle. GCB synthesizes multiple datasets and methodologies annually to quantify fossil-fuel CO2 emissions, land-use change emissions, atmosphericCO2 growth, and the land and ocean carbon uptakes. The assessment integrates bottom-up methods (e.g., inventories, land-use and e...


MEETING WITH THE GOVERNOR OF TOKYO

TOKYO, Nov. 19 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On November 19, 2025, Prime Minister Takaichi held a meeting with Ms. KOIKE Yuriko, Governor of Tokyo, at the Prime Minister's Office. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


NATIONAL CONGRESS OF TOWN AND VILLAGE MAYORS

TOKYO, Nov. 19 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On November 19, 2025, Prime Minister Takaichi attended the National Congress of Town and Village Mayors held in Tokyo. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


JFTC REVIEWS THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF SHARES OF JAPAN MARINE UNITED CORPORATION BY IMABARI SHIPBUILDING CO., LTD.

TOKYO, Nov. 18 -- Japan Fair Trade Commission issued the following press release: The Japan Fair Trade Commissionhereinafter referred to as the "JFTC has reviewed the proposed acquisition of shares in Japan Marine United Corporation (JCN 8020001076641 hereinafter referred to as "JMU by Imabari Shipbuilding Co., LTD. (JCN 7500001011179 hereinafter referred to as "Imabari Shipbuilding"; and JMU and Imabari Shipbuilding are hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties"hereinafter referred ...


POLICY SPEECH BY PM TAKAICHI SANAE TO THE 219TH SESSION OF THE DIET

TOKYO, Nov. 18 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: 1. Introduction Bolstered by a strong and unwavering belief in the latent power and vitality of Japan and the Japanese people, I stand before you today as I take on the duty of forging a path for Japan's future. I will strive to build a robust economy, turning people's unease and apprehension over their current lives and the future into hope and foster a Japan that is stronger and more prosperous. I will deal wit...


COURTESY CALL FROM MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF DEFENSE OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA

TOKYO, Nov. 18 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On November 18, 2025, Prime Minister Takaichi received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Sugiono, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, and H.E. Gen. (Hon.) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia, at the Prime Minister's Office. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....


COURTESY CALL ON PM TAKAICHI BY MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF DEFENSE OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA

TOKYO, Nov. 18 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On November 18, commencing at 11:00 a.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Sugiono, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, and H.E. Gen. (Hon.) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia. The overview the courtesy call is as follows: 1. At the outset, Prime Minister TAKAICHI welcomed the...


INFECTIOUS DISEASE CRISIS MANAGEMENT RESPONSE EXERCISE

TOKYO, Nov. 18 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information: On November 18, 2025, Prime Minister Takaichi participated in the infectious disease crisis management response exercise at the Prime Minister's Office. Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication....