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Japan defense minister rebuts militarism allegation
Filed: Jun 01, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Summary: Shinjiro Koizumi said Japan’s defense policies, including arms sales and a more visible presence, aim to help partners defend themselves.
WHO: Shinjiro Koizumi
WHAT: Rebuffed a ‘militarism’ allegation and defended Japan’s defense policies, citing arms sales and a more visible regional military presence for partner self-defense
WHEN: May 31, 2026 at 2:31 PM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: He was reacting to an allegation that Japan’s defense policies amount to ‘militarism.’
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