Jesse Johnson

Pentagon No. 3 says Japan knows about need to hike defense budgets ‘better than anybody’ The remarks, just over two weeks before Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, hint that a spending hike will likely be discussed.

The Pentagon’s No. 3 has said Japan knows “better than anybody” about the need to further boost defense spending, just over two weeks before Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s summit with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Pentagon No. 3 says Japan knows about need to hike defense budgets ‘better than anybody’ The remarks, just over two weeks before Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, hint that a spending hike will likely be discussed.

Pentagon No. 3 says Japan knows about need to hike defense budgets ‘better than anybody’ www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03...

Samurai Japan’s path to a WBC repeat starts with Pool C in Tokyo The sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic is set to kick off on Thursday, with Japan facing Australia, the Czech Republic, South Korea and Taiwan in the first round.

Samurai Japan’s path to a WBC repeat starts with Pool C in Tokyo www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/...

Chinese Embassy in Japan issues warning against ‘bumpers’ after viral video The call for vigilance comes as Tokyo was pushing back against Beijing’s claims that Japan’s safety environment is deteriorating.

The Chinese Embassy in Japan warned its citizens Wednesday to stay vigilant against “bumpers” in Japan who deliberately walk into people on the street after a viral video last month showed a woman knocking over a tourist in Tokyo.
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Taiwan’s FM calls for Taipei to be part of 'first island chain' security framework Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said working with partners in the strategic string of islands that stretch from Japan to Borneo is crucial to deterring China.

Taiwan's top diplomat sat down with @japantimes.co.jp for an exclusive interview in which he offered some unusually frank remarks about relations with Japan and Taipei's role in regional security — a must read for Taiwan and China watchers. www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03...

Taiwan’s FM calls for Taipei to be part of 'first island chain' security framework Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said working with partners in the strategic string of islands that stretch from Japan to Borneo is crucial to deterring China.

Taiwan's top diplomat sat down with @japantimes.co.jp for an exclusive interview in which he offered some unusually frank remarks about relations with Japan and Taipei's role in regional security — a must read for Taiwan and China watchers. www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03...

We also just murdered this guy’s parents, his wife, and his son so good luck getting a peace deal

Iranians living in Japan have been put through the emotional wringer — worried about their loved ones back home while feeling a mixture of fear, relief and hope — following the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran. 👉 ebx.sh/0Lxw15

I don't know how these guys are smart enough to put their pants on in the morning

Sen. Roger Wicker, Chair of the Armed Services Committee, after a classified briefing today told reporters that the Trump administration is “not ruling out” Americans boots on the ground in Iran.

Taiwan’s FM calls for Taipei to be part of 'first island chain' security framework Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said working with partners in the strategic string of islands that stretch from Japan to Borneo is crucial to deterring China.

Taiwan’s FM calls for Taipei to be part of ‘first island chain’ security framework www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03...

state department appears to be neither foreign nor a service at the moment, let alone both

intense

Holy shit

a military vehicle driving down a dirt road with a cloudy sky in the background ALT: a military vehicle driving down a dirt road with a cloudy sky in the background

Wife’s out, so it’s boys’ night. Movie is “Warfare.”

‘My hope has fear inside it’: Iranians in Japan react to attacks back home Following U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, Iranians living in Japan say they are feeling a mixture of relief, hope and fear as they try to contact their loved ones back home.

‘My hope has fear inside it’: Iranians in Japan react to attacks back home www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03...

Foreign driver's license conversion rates plunge after tighter rules brought in The passing rate for the written test plummeted to 42.8% between October and December, while that for the practical test tumbled to 13.1%.

Passed the tests in February, boyee => Foreign driver's license conversion rates plunge after tighter rules brought in www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03...

France to expand nuclear arsenal and let European allies host atomic weapons French President Emmanuel Macron announced that eight European countries had agreed to participate in what he called a 'forward' nuclear deterrence scheme.

French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that France will expand its atomic arsenal and could deploy nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries for the first time, as he unveiled an unprecedented plan to bolster security on the continent.

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U.S. Marines fired on protesters storming consulate in Karachi after Iran strikes This would mark the first confirmation by U.S. officials that marines were involved in firing at the protestors.

U.S. Marines opened fire on demonstrators during the storming of the Karachi consulate over the weekend, two U.S. officials said on Monday — a rare use of force at a diplomatic post that could sharply escalate tensions in the country.

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China showing few signs it will directly supply arms to Iran In a conflict in which Iran’s retaliation has centered on waves of small attack drones, such support could prove to be crucial.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s assault on Iran has killed the country’s supreme leader and left it burning through missiles, but there’s little sign Tehran can count on Beijing to bolster its defenses.

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Takaichi to discuss Iran with Trump at summit in U.S. this month Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she can’t give a legal assessment of the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran “at this stage,” as questions about their lawfulness grow.

Takaichi to discuss Iran with Trump at summit in U.S. this month www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03...

Taiwan opposition force open to passing special defense budget if U.S. OKs new arms package The chair of the Taiwan People’s Party has ruled out writing a “blank check” for the government by passing the $40 billion in funding without a commitment from Washington.

Taiwan opposition force open to passing special defense budget if U.S. OKs new arms package www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03...

Iran's missile math: $20,000 drones take on $4 million patriots Both Tehran and Washinton may run low on weapons in a matter of days or weeks. Whoever can last longer will gain a serious advantage.

Iran\'s missile math: $20,000 drones take on $4 million patriots www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03...

Iran fired 1200+ projectiles at 5 countries in the first 48 hours. Most were drones. These saturation attacks aim to overwhelm air defenses and drain interceptors. $20-50K Shaheds vs. $4.19M air defense interceptors put US partners on the wrong side of the cost curve.

Experts Point To Long, Glorious History Of Successful U.S. Bombing Campaigns

Experts Point To Long, Glorious History Of Successful U.S. Bombing Campaigns https://theonion.com/experts-point-to-long-glorious-history-of-successful-u-1819575498/

Keep hearing commentators/Hegseth saying a version of "this is not Iraq, we are not doing nation-building, it's a decapitation, the people will handle it."

That's what Iraq 2003 was supposed to be! Nation-building, de-Baathification, disbanding of Iraqi army, it all came *after* things went wrong.

Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack U.S. first The United States and Israel have launched their most ambitious attacks on Iran in decades, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and hitting targets across the country.

Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack U.S. first www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03...

Trump’s Iran attacks put Japan in tough spot as it emphasizes rules-based order Japan is seeking to balance its strong support for the rule of law with its need to maintain its robust alliance with the U.S.

Trump’s Iran attacks put Japan in tough spot as it emphasizes rules-based order www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03...

Iranian leader Khamenei said killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes reports of Khamenei's death are accurate, while a senior Israeli official said the Iranian leader's body had been found.

Iranian leader Khamenei said killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03...

Israel says it launched preemptive attack against Iran The attack follows repeated U.S.-Israeli warnings that they would strike again if Iran pressed ahead with its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

Israel says it launched preemptive attack against Iran www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02...