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MinebeaMitsumi accepted 55yen(0.37dollar) for a flare gun (type 55 signal pistol) in no-bid contract with the Ministry of Defense in last February.
My unknown world at least.

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Economy news dated April 15, 2021.

Sumitomo Heavy Industries may withdraw from firearms production for JSDF due to less order
More and more major companies are withdrawing from the defense industry in Japan. After the selection of new fighter jets was confused between Japan and the U.S., F-35A was finally selected but this caused Yokohama Rubber and Sumitomo Electric to withdraw from fighter jet production. Even Daicel which produced ejection seats for fighter jets also completely withdrew from the defense industry. Komatsu has also recently decided to withdraw from armored vehicle manufacturing. This company also manufactures artillery shells but the number of tanks and artillery pieces is set to be halved from the previous National Defense Program Guidelines to the current one. It is seen as a matter of time before this company withdraws. And recently, Sumitomo Heavy Industries which supplies machine guns to the JSDF is also expected to withdraw in the midst of the current selection of next machine guns to stop production.........

This is a gift from late Abe but how low morale would be there
 
Japan's defense budget shortage came from a sudden large order for F-35A/B in 2020. The joint development plan of FX fighter with UK and Italy may have come up to compensate the future expenses in 2022 but it is sure that JGSDF is sacrificed in either way.

Abe's "big shopping" destroys JSDF's equipments balance (dated June 7, 2020)

米国製武器を「爆買い」　自衛隊、いびつな装備体系に：朝日新聞デジタル

昨年5月28日、神奈川県の海上自衛隊横須賀基地。令和初の国賓として来日していたトランプ米大統領が安倍晋三首相と海自護衛艦「かが」に乗り込み、自衛隊と米軍を前に訓示した。　「日米同盟は私とトランプ大統…
www.asahi.com
 
Japan Diet paves way for 3-way fighter project with Britain, Italy (dated June 5, 2024)

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's parliament on Wednesday gave approval for the government to conclude a treaty to establish a coordinating body to oversee the joint development of a next-generation fighter jet with Britain and Italy.

IIRC, the U.S. was not interested in developing the manned fighter jet anymore.


Japan Diet paves way for 3-way fighter project with Britain, Italy - The Mainichi

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's parliament on Wednesday gave approval for the government to conclude a treaty to establish a coordinating body to oversee the
mainichi.jp
 
This news had better be added.

Saudi Arabia's Push to Join the Cooperation in the Joint Development of Next-Generation Fighter Aircraft by Japan, the UK, and Italy: How Should Japan Respond? (dated October 25, 2023)

Saudi Arabia’s Push to Join the Cooperation in the Joint Development of Next-Generation Fighter Aircraft by Japan, the UK, and Italy: How Should Japan Respond? | List of Articles | International Information Network Analysis | SPF

IINA provides ongoing analysis of international affairs both by region—such as North America, China, and Europe—and by such topics as human security, nontraditional security threats, and cyber security. The articles on this site, written by experts at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation and guest...
www.spf.org
 
Nikkei stock index tops 42,000 for 1st time on tech gains (dated July 11, 2024)

Nikkei stock index tops 42,000 for 1st time on tech gains

The Nikkei stock index rose above the 42,000 mark for the first time Thursday, boosted by buying of Apple Inc. suppliers and other technology issues as well as optimism about corporate earnings. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 347.85 points, or 0.83 percent, from Wednesday to...
japantoday.com

Japan warns recent exchange rate moves out of line with fundamentals
The comments came after the dollar fell as much as 2.5% against the yen following weaker-than-expected US CPI data (dated July 11, 2024)

Japan warns recent exchange rate moves out of line with fundamentals

Japan’s top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said on Thursday (Jul 11) he was concerned about recent exchange rate moves that have become dominated by speculation and were out of line with fundamentals, Jiji news agency reported. Read more at The Business Times.
www.businesstimes.com.sg

Weak yen failed to raise commodity price and wage more than 3% against the government intention.
This is people's victory with good patience IMO.
 
Summer Bonuses Hit Record High in Japan: Keidanren (dated July 12, 2024)


Summer Bonuses Hit Record High in Japan: Keidanren

The average summer bonus at major Japanese companies in 2024 hit a record high of 983,112 yen, a survey by the Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, showed Friday. The weighted average rose 4.31 pct from a year before to the highest level since the 1981 start of comparable data, amid growing...
sp.m.jiji.com

Price is stable and bonus is higher. No worse economic factors in the society now.
 
Memorial days are coming again but Hiroshima and Nagasaki take contrasting ideas.

Hiroshima peace ceremony invite to Israel called 'double standard' over Russia, Belarus snub

Hiroshima peace ceremony invite to Israel called 'double standard' over Russia, Belarus snub - The Mainichi

HIROSHIMA -- The government of this west Japan city is being questioned for canceling invites for Russia and Belarus to join the annual peace ceremony
mainichi.jp


Nagasaki mayor suspends invite to Israel for peace ceremony

 
As a normal procedure, even though it was a bad news for them, JMSDF is thorough about the information disclosure.
This is slightly different from JGSDF and JASDF in my experience.

Japan Rocked by Military Leaks Scandal Amid Russia, China Threat

Japan rocked by military leaks scandal amid Russia, China threat

Admiral Ryo Sakai will step down as the chief of staff of Japan's navy, having said there is a lack of compliance and governance ability within the force.
www.newsweek.com
 
By the way, recent foreign media easily call JMSDF as Navy like Army for JGSDF or Air Force for JASDF.
Japan has no such formal military forces due to the constitution which Gen. MacArthur gave in 1946. According to the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty, Japan has no choice but to rely on the U.S. Forces in Japan which is responsible for the defense of Japan. This looks a strange rule nowadays but basic one.
 
A forty year old Chinese man in a local city of Japan attempted suicide with gas explosion in his room though he survived fortunately. It will be harder for Chinese citizens in Japan to borrow a room in the future, says another Chinese man. Yes, continental lifestyle sometimes looks extreme to us islanders.


川口マンション 爆発の瞬間がドラレコに　住人から「もう住めない」の声も | TBS NEWS DIG

昨夜、川口市を走る車のドライブレコーダーの映像。突然、マンションの部屋が爆発しました。車の運転手「車の窓を閉めて運転していたけど、すごい音で。車のタイヤでもバーストしたのかなと思った。耳がツーンとし…
newsdig.tbs.co.jp
 
This kind of news like thefts of copper cables and tubes is not few recently.

2 Vietnamese arrested for allegedly stealing Tokyo bikes, 70 thefts suspected

.....The suspects have admitted to the allegations relating to the arrest, investigators said. They told police the bikes are popular and sell for high prices in Vietnam, and that the prevalence of parked bicycles in Japan made them easy to steal.

2 Vietnamese arrested for allegedly stealing Tokyo bikes, 70 thefts suspected - The Mainichi

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Two Vietnamese nationals have been arrested for allegedly stealing two bicycles in Tokyo, investigators said Thursday, in what is bel
mainichi.jp
 
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