World Jan 03 Investigators look into air traffic communication after a fatal Tokyo runway crash A transcript of communication between traffic control and two aircraft that collided and burst into flames at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport shows that only the larger Japan Airlines passenger flight was given permission to use the runway.
World Jan 02 Plane collision leaves five dead at Japan’s Haneda airport. Hundreds evacuated TV footage showed a large burst of fire erupt from the side of the Japan Airlines plane as it taxied after landing.
World Dec 27 U.S. ambassador thanks Japan for defense upgrade and allowing a Patriot missile sale In a meeting with Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara on Wednesday, Emanuel noted a series of steps Japan has taken to bolster its military power and the countries' alliance, saying it brings the "level of deterrence to capital D deterrence."…
World Dec 18 North Korea resumes weapons testing with launch of long-range missile Monday's launch is the North's second weapons firing in less than a day. It comes as North Korea vows retaliatory steps against the U.S. and South Korea for their decision to boost their nuclear deterrence plans.
World Dec 17 Japan and ASEAN summit focuses on security, economy amid tensions with China Leaders from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, at a special summit in Tokyo on Sunday, adopted a joint vision that emphasizes security and economic cooperation while respecting the rule of law, amid growing tensions with China in regional seas.
Politics Dec 05 Air Force identifies the 8 U.S. crew lost in Osprey crash in Japan The crew ranged in ages from 24 to 36 years old and came from eight states, including California, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio and Utah.
World Dec 04 Divers find wreckage, 5 remains of five killed in Osprey crash near Japan, U.S. Air Force says The U.S. Air Force says divers have discovered wreckage and the remains of five crew members from a U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft that crashed last week off southwestern Japan.
World Dec 01 Japan expresses concern about Ospreys continuing to fly as crash details emerge Japan's top government spokesperson expressed concern Friday that the U.S. military is continuing to fly Osprey aircraft in the country without providing adequate information about Wednesday's fatal crash.
World Nov 30 Japan suspends its Osprey flights after fatal crash of U.S. Air Force hybrid aircraft Japan has suspended flights of its Osprey aircraft after a U.S. Air Force Osprey based in Japan crashed into the sea during a training mission.
World Nov 29 At least 1 person is dead and 7 are still missing after a U.S. Air Force Osprey crashed off southern Japan Japanese coast guard officials say the cause of Wednesday's crash and the status of the seven others on board were not immediately known.