Japan-U.S. Security Arrangements

Overview of Japan-U.S. Security Relationship

Under the security environment surrounding Japan, which is becoming increasingly severe and uncertain at a remarkably rapid pace, it is indispensable to strengthen the Japan-U.S. Security Arrangements and to enhance the deterrence of the Japan-U.S. Alliance not only for the peace and security of Japan, but also for the peace and stability of the Asia-Pacific region. The Japan-U.S. Alliance has become more solid than ever under the relationship of trust between their leaders. Given this, Japan and the U.S. are further enhancing their deterrence and response capabilities under the Guidelines and the Legislation for Peace and Security. Through such efforts, Japan and the U.S. have been expanding and strengthening cooperation in a wide range of areas, including ballistic missiles defense, cyberspace, outer space, and maritime security. Japan and the U.S. have been working closely on the realignment of U.S. Forces in Japan, including the relocation of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma and of approximately 9,000 U.S. Marine Corps in Okinawa to Guam and other locations in order to mitigate the impact on local communities, including Okinawa, while maintaining the deterrence of the U.S. Forces in Japan.

Topics

• The 10th Japan-U.S. Cyber Dialogue (June 19, 2025)
• Japan-U.S. Extended Deterrence Dialogue (June 9, 2025)
• Courtesy Call on State Minister Fujii by General Randall Reed, Commander, U.S. Transportation Command (June 6, 2025)
• Special Advisor to Prime Minister Nagashima’s Visit to Hawaii (May 30, 2025)
• FY2024 MOFA’s USFJ Orientation Program (March 18, 2025)
• Video message by Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, for the 31st Japan-U.S. Security Seminar (February 21, 2025)
• Courtesy Call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Fujii by Admiral Houston, Director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (January 29, 2025)
• Government of the United States of America- Government of Japan Guidelines for Extended Deterrence (December 27, 2024)
• Visit by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Fujii to Yokosuka for the Japan-U.S. Annual Joint Response Drill (December 17, 2024)
• Japan-U.S. Extended Deterrence Dialogue (Result) (December 12, 2024)
• Japan-U.S. Extended Deterrence Dialogue (December 9, 2024)
• Special Advisor to Prime Minister Nagashima’s Visit to the United States of America (November 25, 2024)
• Arrival of USS George Washington at Yokosuka (November 19, 2024)
• Arrival of USS George Washington and Carrier-based Aircraft (November 5, 2024)
• Foreign Minister IWAYA received a courtesy call by Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (October 7, 2024)
• Japan-U.S. Security Consultative Committee (Japan-U.S. “2+2”) Working Dinner (July 28, 2024)
• Japan- U.S. ministerial meeting on extended deterrence (July 28, 2024)
• Japan-U.S. Security Consultative Committee (Japan-U.S. “2+2”) (July 28, 2024)

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