"Japanese Troops Strengthen Defense on Vulnerable Island Amid China Concerns"

Japanese marines conducted a simulated attack on the island of Tokunoshima in the East China Sea, as part of an 11-day series of exercises to demonstrate Japan's readiness to defend its territory against potential threats from China, Russia, and North Korea. The drills involved ground, sea, and air forces and aimed to showcase Japan's joint response capabilities in emergency situations. The exercises come as Japan plans to increase its military spending and strengthen its defense capabilities, including with the support of the United States.