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Japan Coast Guard
June 15, 2017
China and Japan Holding Maritime Talks to Prevent Maritime Clashes
By Steven Stashwick
Japan wants a “hotline” but China unlikely to moderate its behavior.
June 08, 2017
Why Japan's Malaysia Coast Guard Boost Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The arrival of the second OPV from Japan this year emphasizes Tokyo’s role in strengthening the Southeast Asian state’s capabilities.
January 10, 2017
Japan Eyes New Coast Guard Body for ASEAN States
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Organization could be a boost for ASEAN-Japan maritime security cooperation.
August 12, 2016
East China Sea: Japan Rescues Chinese Fishermen Near Disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands
By Shannon Tiezzi
Japan saves 6 Chinese fishermen from their sinking vessel after a collision with a Greek cargo ship.
July 27, 2016
Japan Coast Guard Vessel Visits Vietnam Port
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Visit is first since the two sides signed a coast guard pact last year.
March 17, 2016
Japan Coast Guard Gets New Helicopter
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Airbus Helicopters signed a contract with the Japan Coast Guard this week.
January 14, 2016
Japan's MSDF Will Help Guard Disputed Islands From Chinese Warships
By Mina Pollmann
Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force will now respond when Chinese vessels enter the Senkakus' territorial waters.
December 24, 2015
Japan: China Sent Armed Coast Guard Vessel Near Disputed Islands
By Shannon Tiezzi
For the first time, China sent an armed vessel into disputed waters near the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands.
October 07, 2015
The Japan-Vietnam Maritime Security Relationship
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
Can growing ties help Vietnam deal with its South China Sea disputes?
April 23, 2015
Meet Japan's New Maritime Surveillance Plane
By Franz-Stefan Gady
As tensions in East Asia are on the rise, Japan's Coast Guard is steadily increasing its capabilities.
March 24, 2015
Japan and Indonesia: A New Maritime Forum?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two countries are looking to establish a new high-level bilateral maritime forum.
November 13, 2014
The Chinese Poachers: A Good Source of Red Coral – and Information
By Jun Okumura
Is there more to the Chinese red coral poachers in Japan’s EEZ waters than meets the eye?