If the Self-Defense Forces and Japan Coast Guard (JCG) cannot cooperate effectively during a security crisis, neither can properly perform their respective roles. It is therefore crucial to develop ...
On April 28, 2023, the Japanese government formulated a “control guideline” outlining procedures for the Minister of Defense (MOD) to take control of the Japan Coast Guard (JCG), as well as the ...
As the Japan Coast Guard celebrates its 70th anniversary, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News offers insights on the current status and future direction of the JCG courtesy of an interview with ...
NAHA--A top Japan Coast Guard official said he is taking a cautious stance toward proponents who support beefing up the Coast Guard’s role beyond a maritime law enforcement force. Masahiro Ichijo, 60, ...
The Japanese Coast Guard (JCG), so christened, is a relatively young government entity, turning just 20 next year. Though its predecessor, the Maritime Safety Agency (MSA), was founded in 1948, the ...
The Senkaku Islands are far-flung, isolated islands located 170 kilometers from Ishigaki in Okinawa Prefecture. The Senkakus were incorporated into Japanese territory in 1895 after a thorough ...
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