Japan Coast Guard

Henoko boat capsizing investigation

6 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Henoko boat capsizing: Controversy grows over victim family and political comments

In March 2026, two small boats belonging to an anti-helicopter-base protest group capsized off Henoko, Okinawa, during a trip for Doshisha International High School. The accident resulted in the deaths of 17-year-old stu

Japan's Kottai fiscal shift and defense boost

14 clusters · 56 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Japan Cabinet Office requests 1 trillion yen budget

In late July 2026, Japan’s cabinet approved the “Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform Basic Policy 2026,” known as the Kottai policy. The plan replaces fiscal consolidation language with a commitment to “responsible

Weather-related emergencies in Japan

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Japan issues Level 5 landslide warnings amid fatal flooding

In August 2026, the Japan Coast Guard issued a second-level alert and evacuation advisory for various ports in the Izu Peninsula and Izu Islands, including Shimoda Port, due to an approaching typhoon. Maritime instructio

Saedeul remnants strengthen into Storm No. 5 and trigger Flo

10 clusters · 83 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Tropical Storm Saudel forms in North East Sea

The rare concentration of four simultaneous typhoons continues to impact Japan and China. Typhoon Saedeul (also referred to as Saudel) caused significant disruption across Okinawa and the southwestern islands, including

Misconduct in Japanese maritime agencies and operators

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Tokai Kisen executives dismissed over crew drinking on duty

Investigations into Japanese maritime operations have revealed significant misconduct within both the Japan Coast Guard and the ferry operator Tokai Kisen. The Japan Coast Guard reported that over 3,300 crew members imp