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Japanese man arrested in Belarus on charges of acting as special services agent
4 months ago

Japanese man arrested in Belarus on charges of acting as special services agent

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — A Japanese man has been arrested in Belarus and is facing charges of working for Japan’s special services by photographing military and civilian infrastructure near the border with Ukraine. The TV report said Nakanishi took 9,000 photographs of military installations, airfields, railway lines, bridges and other infrastructure in the Belarusian-Ukrainian border area. Nakanishi had lived in Gomel, …

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Death of last surviving Alaskan taken by Japan during WWII rekindles memories of forgotten battle
1 year ago

Death of last surviving Alaskan taken by Japan during WWII rekindles memories of forgotten battle

Associated Press  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Gregory Golodoff spent most of his years on a quiet Alaska island, living an ordinary life, managing a co-op store, fishing for crab and serving as the village council president. Golodoff was the last survivor among 41 residents imprisoned in Japan after Japanese troops captured remote Attu Island during World War II. Their deceased spouses, Gregory Golodoff …

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Japanese troops fire artillery in support of Australian troops for first time as threats draw militaries closer together
1 year, 5 months ago

Japanese troops fire artillery in support of Australian troops for first time as threats draw militaries closer together

ABC  

In an historic first, Japanese soldiers have conducted live-fire drills in support of Australian troops, marking ever-closer defence ties between the two countries. Key points: Japanese soldiers fired live artillery in support of Australian troops for the first time as part of a mock battle Both countries say the deteriorating security climate means they have to strengthen military cooperation A …

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This city was ravaged in WWII. Why do few remember the suffering and sacrifice?
1 year, 7 months ago

This city was ravaged in WWII. Why do few remember the suffering and sacrifice?

LA Times  

A stretcher party brings out a wounded U.S. soldier after an attack by U.S. troops on Feb. 23, 1945, to liberate Filipino prisoners in Intramuros, Philippines. In 2017, the National Historical Commission erected a bronze statue on the Manila waterfront to honor “comfort women,” the euphemism for those forced to serve as sex slaves for Japanese troops. “I like to …

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Japan, Philippines agree to boost defence ties amid China tension
1 year, 10 months ago

Japan, Philippines agree to boost defence ties amid China tension

Al Jazeera  

Agreement allows Japanese troops to join humanitarian exercises in the Philippines and is seen as a step towards deeper defence ties. The leaders of Japan and the Philippines have agreed to increase defence ties, allowing Japanese troops greater access to Philippine territory. Kishida said the countries will continue talks to further strengthen and streamline their militaries’ joint exercises and other …

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