Relations between Japan and the United States became increasingly tense after the Mukden Incident and the subsequent Japanese military seizure of parts of China in 1937–39.

Feb 7, 2025 · Japan reiterated its unwavering commitment to fundamentally reinforce its own defense capabilities, which the United States welcomed. The United States underscored its unwavering...

May 27, 2025 · The United States Steel Corp. Edgar Thomson Works steel mill in Braddock, Pennsylvania, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.

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Jul 28, 2024 · In line with the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security and the U.S.-Japan Guidelines for Defense Cooperation, Japan reaffirmed its role in maintaining peace and...

Jan 21, 2020 · Japan is one of the world’s most successful democracies and largest economies. The U.S.-Japan Alliance is the cornerstone of U.S. security interests in Asia and is fundamental to …

Feb 7, 2025 · President Trump underscored the unwavering commitment by the U.S. to the defense of Japan, using its full range of capabilities, including nuclear. The two leaders once again …

Feb 10, 2025 · Despite facing domestic criticisms for failing to meet Trump soon after the presidential election, Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has vindicated himself by becoming the second …

May 3, 2024 · There are more than eighty U.S. military facilities in Japan. More U.S. service members are permanently stationed in Japan than in any other country. The allies have grappled …

We commit to strengthening vital trilateral cooperation among Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States, in security and other domains. And we will bolster our growing collaboration in the …