U.S. occupation forces in Japan created a 75,000-member lightly armed de facto army called the National Police Reserve. The Self-Defense Force, the country’s current military, was founded in 1954.

Japanese officials say they are closely watching to see if China keeps its promise to prevent further violations of Japan’s ...

Japanese troops will begin regular deployments in northern Australia as part of military cooperation with Australia and the U ...

Police say they have confirmed the identity ... The JRCL was protesting - among other things - against the recognition by Japan of the US military presence in the country. The man alleged to ...

Tokyo, Nov. 27 (Jiji Press)--Japanese police on Wednesday searched four sites allegedly used as bases for goods shoplifted by a group of Vietnamese thieves. The stolen items are believed to have ...

Two Japanese soldiers were killed and another injured after a new recruit opened fire at a military training range ... on suspicion of attempted murder, police said. They allege the male shooter ...