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Japan-US-Philippines Coast Guards Simulate Crisis Amid China Threat

Helicopters buzzed in the shadow of a smouldering volcano and boats rescued dummies from the sea this week in a show of maritime unity by Japan, the United States and the Philippines.

International Business Times · Jun 21, 2025

Beachgoer Rescued 80Km Out To Sea After 36 Hours

Woman rescued after drifting 80km out to sea in Japan highlights beach safety risks. Japan Coast Guard stresses vigilance in enjoying the waters.

US Ambassador Emphasizes Deterrence In Japan-China Island Dispute

U.S. Ambassador's visit to Japanese islands underscores deterrence, alliance amid regional tensions with China.

Japan Coast Guard ship arrives in Chennai

The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024

Incredible Escape: Jet Cleared to Land Before Runway Collision

A near-miss collision between a Japan Airlines jet and a Coast Guard plane in Tokyo leaves lives in jeopardy but showcases remarkable evacuation skills.

Air disaster in Tokyo: Jet collides, bursts into flames; casualties reported

In a dramatic and unfortunate incident at Tokyo Tsuneda Airport, a Japanese Airlines passenger jet collided with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft, triggering a...

Top News · Jan 2, 2024

Tragic collision at Tokyo airport: 5 dead, plane engulfed in flames

Explore the dramatic collision between a Japan Airlines passenger jet and a Japan Coast Guard aircraft, as tragedy strikes amidst earthquake relief efforts.

Top News · Jan 2, 2024

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Tragic collision claims 5 lives, captain critical in Tokyo accident!

Tragic news from Tokyo as a Japan Coast Guard plane collides with a passenger jet, resulting in the loss of five crew members and leaving the captain in cr...

Top News · Jan 2, 2024

Japan Airlines aircraft catches fire at Haneda Airport; all 379 passengers, crew evacuated

In a shocking incident at Haneda Airport, Japan Airlines Flight 516, en route from New Chitose Airport, erupted into flames just after landing on Runway C at approximately 5:47 pm (local time) on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 2, 2024

Plane Collision At Tokyo's Haneda Airport, 367 Passengers Survive Miraculously

Get the latest scoop on the Japan plane crash at Haneda Airport. Discover the astonishing escape of 367 passengers in just 90 seconds. A truly jaw-dropping...

Top News · Jan 2, 2024

Japan Airlines plane bursts into flames on Tokyo runway after collision

All passengers were evacuated but five of six crew on another plane, carrying aid to earthquake-hit west coast, died.

Al Jazeera · Jan 2, 2024

Plane catches fire on runway at Japan's Haneda airport, passengers reportedly safe

A plane has caught fire on the runway of Tokyo’s Haneda airport

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2024

Debris found in search for Japanese army Black Hawk helicopter believed crashed at sea with 10 crew

An unused lifeboat, a door, and other fragments believed to be from a Japanese army helicopter have been found after it was presumed to have crashed at sea with 10 people onboard, officials said on Friday.

ABC News · Apr 7, 2023

Recount doubles number of islands in Japan

TOKYO: The number of listed islands in Japan has more than doubled to 14,125 under a recount, compared to the 6,852 last tallied around 35 years ago, a government agency said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 28, 2023

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The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 14, 2022

40% increase in coast guard budget planned by fiscal 2027

The government plans to increase the Japan Coast Guard budget to about 320 billion yen in fiscal 2027, which is 40% higher than this fiscal year, according to sources in the government and the ruling parties.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 9, 2022

MSDF, JCG to hold drill simulating armed attack on Senkakus

The Maritime Self-Defense Force and the Japan Coast Guard plan to conduct a joint drill simulating an armed attack on the Senkaku Islands for the first time, according to government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 8, 2022

Comprehensive defense budget to be created

The government plans to compile defense-related budget requests under a new comprehensive defense budget framework in a bid to strengthen defense capabilities, according to government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 7, 2022

JCG, MSDF to jointly operate unmanned surveillance aircraft

The Japan Coast Guard and the Maritime Self-Defense Force have begun planning joint operation of an unmanned patrol aircraft as early as fiscal 2023 to enhance maritime surveillance, government sources have said.

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The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 24, 2022

Chinese vessels spent record 64 hours in Japan's territory

The Japan Coast Guard confirmed Thursday that two China Coast Guard vessels intruded into Japanese territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands and stayed in the waters for 64 hours, the longest single intrusion since Japan nationalized the islands in 2012.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 29, 2022

JCG starts full-fledged investigations into sinking of Kazu I

The Japan Coast Guard inspected the sightseeing boat that sank off the coast of Hokkaido last month, with the president of the company operating the vessel in attendance. The inspection took place on a salvage barge, which carried the vessel to port, and lasted 4-1/2 hours.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 26, 2022

Salvage work resumes for Kazu I after major setback

Work to lift the sunken Kazu I resumed off the Shiretoko Peninsula in Hokkaido after the sightseeing boat fell deeper into the sea during salvage efforts earlier this week, the Japan Coast Guard announced Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Apr 29, 2022

Missing tourist boat found underwater off Hokkaido

A tourist boat that went missing six days ago off Hokkaido was found underwater on Friday, the Japan Coast Guard said, as 12 of the 26 people aboard remained unaccounted for.

Reuters · Apr 25, 2022

Inquiries start into disappearance of Japan tourist boat, with at least 11 dead

Inquiries began into what caused the disappearance of a Japanese tour boat off the nation's northern coast as search efforts intensified on Monday to find the boat and its missing passengers, with the confirmed death toll rising to 11.

Bangkok Post · Apr 23, 2022

Tour boat with 26 aboard loses contact off Hokkaido

A tourist boat with 26 crew and passengers including two children went missing on Saturday while on a tour around the scenic Shiretoko Peninsula on Japan’s northernmost main island of Hokkaido, the Japan Coast Guard said.

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