Japan

2024 - 8 - 27

When Japan's Skies Got Crowded: Airspace Drama & Liquefied Gas Chit-chat!

Airspace Violation - China - Geopolitical Tensions - Japan - Pilots - Sushi - Tourism - Typhoon Shanshan

Japan insists on its airspace sovereignty while braving typhoon Shanshan – but wait! Nigeria's NNPC is shipping LNG like a pro!

Recently, tensions flared between Japan and China due to an airspace incursion that has left Tokyo fuming. In a historic first, a Chinese military reconnaissance plane violated Japan's airspace near the Danjo Islands for a brief yet alarming two minutes. The Japanese government did not hold back, labeling the incident as a "serious violation" and promptly scrambling fighter jets to respond to the unauthorized presence. This became a flashpoint in the already strained relations between the two nations, as Japan's top spokesperson described the intrusion as "utterly unacceptable," which sent ripples across diplomatic channels.

To put things into perspective, while Japan was navigating its skies with caution, it was also encountering nature’s fury as Typhoon Shanshan approached its southern region. As the weather agency warned of possible disruptions, major airlines like Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways began cancelling domestic flights, adding to the chaos. Just imagine this: dodging rugged winds and flying intruding planes - it sounds like a plot from an action-packed movie! Talk about bad weather and even worse airspace company!

Now, if you're thinking that Japan's interests lie solely in the air and the sea, think again! On the ground, while protests were springing up regarding airspace violations, Japan’s pharmaceutical stocks were skyrocketing after a rather shaky market. Investors are gravitating towards defensive shares amid growing global economic uncertainty, making the pharmaceutical sector a beacon of hope amongst the turmoil. It's a whirlwind of events where stocks soar and fears of foreign intrusions loom overhead.

But that's not all! Amid all this unfolding drama, Nigeria’s NNPC has been proactively directing LNG shipments towards our global friends Japan and China, expanding its presence in the liquefied natural gas market. Talk about a hot commodity! So not only do we have nations fending off airborne challenges, but we also see Nigeria in the mix, cashing in on the surge in demand for natural gas. Isn’t it fascinating to witness how international relations and trade can dance together in today’s global economy?

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Japan says China's airspace incursion 'totally unacceptable' (Financial Times)

Tokyo says two-minute incident was first involving Chinese military plane and marked a threat to national security.

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Japan slams airspace violation by Chinese reconnaissance plane (Daily Sabah)

Japan issued a strong condemnation of China on Tuesday after a reconnaissance plane belonging to Beijing reportedly violated the island nation's...

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Japan says Chinese military plane violated its airspace for the first time (NBC News)

The Japanese government, which scrambled fighter jets in response to the two-minute incursion, said it had lodged an “extremely severe” diplomatic protest ...

Japan says Chinese aircraft incursion a 'serious violation' (Yahoo Lifestyle)

Japan slammed on Tuesday what it called the first confirmed incursion by a Chinese military aircraft into its airspace as a "serious violation" of its ...

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Chinese military's airspace violation is utterly unacceptable, Japan ... (Jakarta Post)

he violation of Japan's airspace by a Chinese military aircraft is "utterly unacceptable", the top Japanese government spokesperson said on Tuesday, ...

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China says 'no intention' of violating foreign airspace after Japan claim (Al Arabiya English)

China said on Tuesday it has “no intention” of violating foreign airspace after Japan accused a Chinese military aircraft of entering its skies.Japan.

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Japan's pharmaceutical stocks surge to record highs after market rout (The Japan Times)

The firms' market performance suggest investors favor defensive shares amid concern that global economic growth will slow.

Japan protests after a Chinese reconnaissance plane violated its ... (KESQ)

TOKYO (AP) — Japan says a Chinese military aircraft briefly entered Japanese airspace, calling the incident an “absolutely unacceptable” territorial violation ...

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Japan protests Chinese spy plane incursion (BBC News)

Japan scrambled fighter jets after a Y-9 surveillance plane "violated the territorial airspace" of Danjo Islands for about two minutes at 11:29 local time ...

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China Says 'No Intention' Of Violating Foreign Airspace After Japan ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

Japan condemned Monday's incursion as a "serious violation" of its sovereignty, saying Beijing was becoming "increasingly active". By Ignatius Igwe.

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Japan protests after saying a Chinese reconnaissance plane ... (The Associated Press)

Japan says a Chinese military aircraft briefly entered Japanese airspace, calling the incident an “absolutely unacceptable” territorial violation and safety ...

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Transport disrupted as typhoon expected to hit western Japan (Kyodo News Plus)

Transportation in Japan including bullet trains and flights faced suspensions and possible further cancellations in the coming days as the weather agency ...

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Typhoon Shanshan disrupts travel, brings heavy rain in Japan (CNA)

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways have cancelled dozens of domestic flights.

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Southwestern Japan braces for Typhoon Shanshan (NHK WORLD)

Typhoon Shanshan is bearing down on southern Japan's Amami Islands. Residents are being advised to stay on high alert for destructive winds and flooding.

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Japan's has regained its mobility mojo (FierceTelecom)

While large numbers of subscribers are still on the near-ubiquitous 4G LTE networks, 5G adoption is picking up at a fast clip in Japan. An anecdotal story about ...

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Japan criticises 'unacceptable' airspace violation by Chinese military ... (centralfifetimes.com)

Officials said it was the first time the Japanese Self Defence Force detected a Chinese military aircraft in its airspace.

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Nigeria's NNPC sending LNG cargoes to Japan and China (CNBCAfrica.com)

LAGOS, Aug 27 (Reuters) – State-owned Nigerian oil company NNPC has expanded shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to a port in China after its ...

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Chinese military's airspace violation is utterly unacceptable, Japan ... (Reuters)

The violation of Japan's airspace by a Chinese military aircraft is "utterly unacceptable", the top Japanese government spokesperson said on Tuesday, ...

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NNPCL Commences Supply Of LNG Cargoes To China, Japan (TVC News)

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) in line with its strategic vision to be a dynamic and reliable global energy supplier of choice, ...

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IHF | Toni Gerona makes debut as Japan men's national team ... (IHF)

After Dagur Sigurðson, who has been Japan men's national team coach since 2017, left in February, the Japan Handball Association (JHA) set out on a mission ...

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Japan Accuses China Of Violating Airspace Through Spy Plane (TVC News)

Japan has accused a Chinese spy plane of breaching its airspace, in what would be the first known instance of such a direct violation.

Pilot Shortage Threatens Japan's Goal for 60 Million Tourists (Livemint)

As record tourists flock to Japan for its world-renowned hospitality, exceptional sushi and ancient shrines, the country's airlines are facing a severe ...

Japan, for first time ever, accuses China of airspace violation (Kashmir Reader)

Japan's defence ministry said an Y-9 surveillance aircraft at 11.29am on Monday “violated the territorial airspace off the Danjo islands in Nagasaki prefecture” ...

Joint Statement by the United States and Japan on the Safe ... (Department of State)

Begin Text: We, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Komura Masahiro, are proud to ...

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Japan braces for Typhoon Shanshan, heavy rain and strong winds ... (Reuters)

Shanshan is expected to strike Japan's southwestern Kyushu island over the next few days, and the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said it may issue a special ...

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Four missing in landslide as rains from Typhoon Shanshan lash Japan (CNA)

TOKYO: Four members of the same family were missing in Japan on Wednesday (Aug 28) after heavy rain from an approaching typhoon triggered a landslide, ...

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Three missing as 'extremely strong' typhoon nears Japan (FRANCE 24)

Japan warned Wednesday that an "extremely strong" typhoon bearing down on the main southern island of Kyushu would bring unusually violent storms, as three ...

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Pilot shortage in Japan threatens its goal for 60 million tourists by 2030 (Business Standard)

Japan currently has about 7100 pilots and the government projects another 1000 will be needed by 2030 to help meet its target of attracting some 60 million ...

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Typhoon moving slowly near southwestern Japan, emergency ... (NHK WORLD)

Typhoon Shanshan is moving very close to the Amami region of Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The maximum gust speed is forecast to reach around ...

Typhoon Shanshan tracks northward over Philippine Sea early Aug ... (Crisis24)

Typhoon Shanshan tracks northward over Philippine Sea early Aug. 28. Landfall over far southwestern Kyushu, Japan, late Aug. 29.

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Kyushu braces of powerful Typhoon Shanshan as heavy rain lashes ... (The Japan Times)

The Meteorological Agency may issue special alerts for heavy rain, high tides, high waves and strong winds in the southern Kyushu prefectures of Kagoshima ...

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Japan issues special typhoon alert for Kagoshima Pref. (Kyodo News Plus)

Japan's weather agency issues a rare special typhoon warning for most parts of Kagoshima Prefecture in the country's southwest as powerful Typhoon Shanshan ...

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Pilot shortage threatens Japan's goal for 60 million tourists (The Japan Times)

Falling short may mean missing out on lucrative tourism money as carriers simply can't find the crew to fly the necessary number of planes.

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Japan braces for disruptions as yet another typhoon approaches (bne IntelliNews)

Japan is preparing for significant disruptions in transportation as Typhoon Shanshan threatens to make landfall later this week. The powerful storm, ...

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Typhoon forces Toyota to suspend operations in Japan (The Punch)

Auto giant Toyota said Wednesday it was suspending production at all its factories in Japan because of an approaching typhoon.

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Japan says airspace violation by Chinese spy plane 'utterly ... (The Guardian)

Two-minute incursion by military surveillance aircraft comes amid regional tensions in Asia-Pacific.

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Japan prepares for powerful Typhoon Shanshan, affecting ... (The Associated Press)

Japan is preparing for powerful Typhoon Shanshan, which is threatening to bring heavy rains and strong winds.

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Japan prepares for Typhoon Shanshan affecting transportation ... (Business Standard)

Japan was preparing for powerful typhoon as it slowly approached the country's southwest at a bicycle speed, threatening to bring heavy rains and strong ...

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Japan issues emergency warning as Typhoon Shanshan approaches (Aljazeera.com)

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) on Wednesday estimated that Typhoon Shanshan was situated 70km (43 miles) from Yakushima island at 2pm (05:00 GMT), ...

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Japan issues emergency warning as powerful Typhoon Shanshan ... (Voice of America)

High waves are observed along the shore as Typhoon Shanshan approaches southwestern Japan in Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture, Aug. 28, 2024, in this photo taken ...

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Typhoon Shanshan dumps rain on southern Japan (ABC News)

TOKYO -- A typhoon moving at bicycle speed began dumping rain on southern Japan on a path that will bring strong winds, high waves and significant rainfall to ...

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Evacuation Alerts, Flights Cancelled As Typhoon Shanshan Hits ... (The Whistler NG)

A powerful typhoon is hurtling towards Japan's southern island of Kyushu, prompting warnings of violent winds, high waves, and storm surges. Typhoon.

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Typhoon Shanshan bears down on Japan with torrential rain, fierce ... (The Washington Post)

Emergency warnings for strong winds, high waves and storm surge are in effect for the Miyazaki, Kagoshima and Ehime prefectures in Japan's far southwest, with ...

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JUST IN: Japan's Possible Role in AUKUS Still Up in the Air (National Defense Magazine)

With Japan's advanced technological capabilities and its close relationships with the individual governments, it would make a valuable partner and contribute ...

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