Carl N Jpn Gcjp comments

Thank God he is NOT the leader of the USA. Punish Criminals. NOT law abiding citizens.

A preemptive strike is normally a defensive action. Having that "Right"/Ability can also serve as a strong deterrent .

Very Nice photo!

What about Japan using this time while Russia is tied up with Ukraine, just to sweep the Russians OFF the Territories and re-claim their land. :)

Japan supporting the International Community against the Russian aggression is welcome and a good & responsible action.

Sad that this happened. Maybe having ALL Chinese visitors and especially their diplomatic visitors have COVID testing by anal swab to ensure they are not carrying the virus while entering, traveling in, and leaving Japan.

What's going on in Canada now?? Getting close??

I want one

What does Japan's Law(s) say about this type stuff??

It was a tough fight!! Canada is an awesome team and very hard to beat! Go game by two very professional teams!

Spreading quickly. Sad.

Numbers increasing.... AGAIN.

This has been a question Japan has faced since the Vietnam conflict.

Great for a Pub Crawl night!!

In Japan they use knives, clubs, and sometimes gasoline to put their anger on others. The problem is not because of the GUN. It's that people are not taught proper gun safety and respect for the dangers improper handling of a gun can cause.

The same can be said for knives. More people are killed in the USA with fist & feet, knives and clubs than with rifles. Real and very large amounts of deaths are from DRUGS in America. Far far more than guns.

Waiting to see how things go through February & after the Winter Olympics.

Tough relationship to manage.

This could be a sign/hint of a very good Ski season!!

Seems to me the same old DPRK cycle is repeating again.... as usual.

A few of my friends showed me temp readings of 40 degrees at a couple of places in Tokyo!! That's 100 degrees Fahrenheit!! Wow!

Maybe. It depends on what events will be offered on TV. I normally only watch a couple of Winter events just to get the highlights and final results.

What a SAD insult to Japan!

Slickdrifter Do you understand the "M.A.D." Strategy with regard to nuclear weapons?? If not, you might want to do some reading. It has worked very well over many years. The choice might be for China to decide: is it really worth it to them (China) to risk a nuclear confrontation over the Islands??

When they know we (US & Japan) have advanced anti-missile defenses (AGIES), SM-3, and strike capabilities that they cannot defend against.

Of course the US will explore applying more sanctions etc... etc..,, but if China should pursue capturing Islands they will have a very serious choice to make.

joey stalin This action would violate the US position on the Senkaku Islands. "The US opposes any attempt to change the status quo."

No country on earth supports Japan's claim to the islands. So, Japan will have to go it alone. Good luck with that.

Sorry joey, It's obvious you do not know about the US-Japan Mutual Defense treaty nor the context of the "status quo" you mention. And that is China may NOT change the Status Quo which is Japan is in possession (owns) and administers the Islands. If you would actually READ the reports on the recent visit, the US REALLY DOES support Japan on this issue.

Japan has been recommended/urged to build anti-ship missile and air defense sites on the islands for many years!! Japan's own inaction encourages China's infractions.

China may soon realize that the USA is exercising GREAT restraint by not turning Beijing into a flat glass city and sending their country back into the stone age similar to Afghanistan and Iran.

The USA can be a Big Bully too if need be.

If China actually attacked Taiwan to invade it, they will regret the awful and extreme destruction that will ravage their Country and their people. Yes it will be a very Big Mess.

The Invasion would ultimately fail, but Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Australia and the U.S. Forces will all be licking some very serious wounds.

Super effort!!

Unfortunately, Japan has failed to establish any Air Defense Radar/Missile sites and Anti-Ship missiles on the Senkakus. Japan has had many YEARS to consolidate its authority there and their failure to act quickly will cause many problems with the new Law China has put in place.

Japan should act quickly (maybe last chance), before they lose their ability to control the area around the Islands and their area in the East China Sea.

Good!