JS
Japan Self-Defence Forces
The Japan Self-Defense Forces are the military forces of Japan. The JSDF comprises the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. They are controlled by the Ministry of Defense with the Prime Minister as commander-in-chief.
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30-day activity pulse
Recent
14
Baseline
11
Ratio
1.33x
Peak
3
Peak article volume on 2026-04-21.
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🇯🇵JPN
cameoplus · 2026-04-25
Wildfire in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture
Australia wildfire emergency: Japan wildfires force 3,000 evacuations
🇯🇵JPN
cameoplus · 2026-04-25
Wildfire in Iwate Prefecture
Wildfires prompt mass evacuations in northern Japan as flames spread
🇯🇵JPN
cameoplus · 2026-04-21
Sign formal agreement in Tokyo
Japan scraps decades-long ban on exporting fighter jets and missiles
🇨🇳CHN
cameoplus · 2026-04-20
Threaten to boycott/sanction in Beijing
China warns the U.S. over military drills with multiple allies
🇯🇵JPN
conflict · 2026-04-13
Headquarters or base established in Yonaguni
Japan to deploy missile unit on remote island
🇯🇵JPN
cameoplus · 2026-04-10
Criticize or denounce in Tokyo
Japan downgrades description of China in annual diplomatic report
🇨🇳CHN
cameoplus · 2026-04-01
Criticize or denounce in Beijing
Beijing questions Japan’s defense officers’ training amid security concerns
🇯🇵JPN
conflict · 2026-04-01
Change to group/activity in Camp Kengun
Japan deploys long-range missiles at Self-Defense Force bases for first time