A nation respectful of centuries-old traditions, Japan is also the well-spring of the world’s future. The high-speed train, the Walkman and humanoid robots are just a few Japanese inventions that have transformed the lives of people across this planet. This small nation achieved its prowess in technological innovation because of its unwavering commitment to improving its education system.
Leaders from nearly 100 coast guards, including China’s, met in Tokyo this week on matters of international cooperation, even as their vessels bear the brunt of conflict and competition.
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force scrambled fighters after a suspected Russian helicopter entered Japanese airspace near Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan’s four main islands.
Russian bombers and fighters flew a seven-hour mission over the Sea of Japan, Russia’s defense ministry announced the same day President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.