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Are you referring to the content in the little colorful box? It can either be milk or juice. But if you're referring to the white content on the silver plate -- that's rice. We love our rice. :)

I see, and yes, I am referring to the little colorful box. :)
 
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George Washington, Hyuga celebrate good fortune, prosperity

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YOKOSUKA, Japan - Thirty-three Sailors from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) attended a wreath exchange and mochi-pounding ceremony aboard the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF) First Escort Flotilla flagship, Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer JDS Hyuga (DDH181), Dec. 20.

The ceremony included an exchange of holiday ornaments, a traditional Japanese mochi-tsuki event, a Daruma doll eye-painting event and live music by the Hyuga band.

“When Sailors come out here, it is to get exposed to a new culture,” said Capt. Kenneth Strong, George Washington’s executive officer. “This event was a wonderful opportunity for our Sailors to be exposed to our host country’s culture here in Japan.”

Prosperity and good fortune set the atmosphere aboard Hyuga during the ceremony.

“This ceremony has become an annual event since 2009,” said Cmdr. Kisuke Tanoue, Hyuga’s executive officer and air boss. “It is very important that we share our culture with George Washington. With our success of working together at sea, it is nice to have this event on shore.”

Many George Washington Sailors in attendance exclaimed their pleasure of the opportunity to pound mochi, paint the daruma doll in the traditional way and enjoy the food and hospitality of the Hyuga crew.

“I’m very thankful for the culture and hospitality of our host nation,” said Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 3rd Class Joel Guadarrama, from Moreno Valley, California. “Being a Sailor, I have seen a lot of places and have seen many different cultures. Japan has been, by far, the best I’ve seen and experienced. I am very thankful that I have this opportunity.”

George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its partners and allies in the Asia-Pacific region.

Read more: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/150862...fortune-prosperity#.VKdwZXurGd4#ixzz3NjIPL5gi

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Japanese and Russian air force officials to meet to calm tensions

High-level officials from Japan and Russia are to meet to prevent any further 'airspace incidents' between their respective air forces, media from the two countries disclosed on 10 November.

A delegation from the Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) will visit Russia during the week beginning 15 December to discuss with Russian Air Force (Voyenno-Vozdushnye Sily - VVS) officials ways of boosting cooperation and reducing tensions. Recent months have seen an increase in the number of interceptions on each other's aircraft by both countries.

The meeting, which was reported by both the Japanese Nikkei and Russian TASS news agencies, will include discussions on exchange visits by both air forces. The Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) and Russian Navy already hold joint exercises, and it is hoped that this new initiative will help the two countries' air forces foster similar good relations.

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In the context of the Cold War and the many territorial disputes that resulted from the end of the Second World War, Russia was traditionally the primary reason for the JASDF scrambling its fighter aircraft for several decades.

However, with the end of the Cold War the number of Russian (near) incursions had declined dramatically, although they had not stopped altogether; in August 2013 the Japanese government protested to Russia over bomber incursions into its airspace, although the Russians maintained their aircraft had remained in international airspace.

Between them, Russia and China were responsible for 533 interceptions by the JASDF from the end of April through to 30 September (compared with 308 for the same period in 2013). While most of these were in response to Chinese airspace violations, the crisis in Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin's increasing estrangement from the West has also resulted in more interceptions of Russian aircraft.

As a show of force, Putin recently ordered increased air patrols throughout the world, including the Pacific region that neighbours Japan. Although the Japanese government has yet to release its interception figures from the end of September, it is likely that when it does they will show another increase on previous months.

As such, any coming together of Japanese and Russian air force officials to try and reduce tensions and increase understanding has to be a welcome development.

Japanese and Russian air force officials to meet to calm tensions - IHS Jane's 360
 
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@Nihonjin1051

I have nowhere to leave this post but in this thread.

I got to know that outside of Japan, most Japanese people live in Brazil and I was very surprised. I also got to know that they were not treated well in the beginning but they climbed the ladder of success after the Word War 2. Do you know anything about the background of the story that may widen my knowledge?
 
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@Nihonjin1051

I have nowhere to leave this post but in this thread.

I got to know that outside of Japan, most Japanese people live in Brazil and I was very surprised. I also got to know that they were not treated well in the beginning but they climbed the ladder of success after the Word War 2. Do you know anything about the background of the story that may widen my knowledge?


Hello @Azizam ,

Immigration of Japanese people to North America started as early as the mid 19th century. In fact, during the early phase of the Meiji Restoration , there was a Japanese diaspora to : 1) Philippines, 2) Taiwan, 3) Siam, 4) Mexico, 5) United States, 6) Brazil, 7) Chile-Argentina, 8) Peru.

What was the catalyst ? They included hopes for a better life, greater access to land. Most of the Japanese expatriates sent money back to relatives back to Japan -- many of whom suffered by working menial and labor-related jobs. Eventually, succeeding generations of 日系 assimilated into the host nation. However, never forgetting the original Japanese Identity. In regards to how Latin America came into play , it would be important to note the Spanish Empire's Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade, during this time Japanese merchants had traveled and had access to Latin America through this conduit. Thus the Japanese access to knowledge of the opportunities in the Spanish World.

If you would like to read more, here are some references to consider:

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Mixing sushi and samba - meet the Japanese Brazilians - CNN.com
 
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US Marines, JGSDF look to sky for Forest Light’s culminating event

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YAMATO, KUMAMOTO PREFECTURE, Japan -- U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force troops simulated a movement to contact and assault on an objective, Dec. 9-10, while participating in Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Japan.

Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exercise designed to enhance the U.S. and Japan military partnership, solidify regional security agreements, and improve individual and unit-level skills.

The training focused on incorporating the JGSDF members with the Marines during a combined close air support and infantry assault to an objective.

“The Japanese are new at close air support and integrating air and surface fires together,” said U.S. Marine Capt. Gene Ziemba, a forward air controller and air officer with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. “We’re increasing their ability to combine arms on an objective to get the most bang for their buck.”

The Marines and JGSDF trained together for a week leading up to the assault, learning the way the other worked and bringing it all together for the culminating event of the exercise.

“This training has been very helpful for us to better understand each other’s skills,” said JGSDF Maj. Tomohito Urakawa, company commander for 3rd Company, 42nd Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. “The Marines conduct training very, very seriously. We have an interest in the Marine Corps’ abilities, and we feel that they can make us better.”

During the assault, a team of U.S. Marines from 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company worked alongside their JGSDF counterparts to coordinate the close air support necessary to take out a simulated target.

“My mission is to liaise with any unit outside the Marine Corps that would use Marine Corps close air support assets and fire support,” said U.S. Marine Capt. Stephen L. Walker, a field artillery officer with 5th ANGLICO, III MEF Headquarters Group, III MEF. “I provide that coordination and that fire support for that unit. The JGSDF don’t have joint terminal air controllers, so I provide that skillset for them.”

Forest Light demonstrates the continued commitment of the U.S. and Japan to increase interoperability of their armed forces and maintain a strong partnership.

“We’re increasing our bilateral partnerships with the Japanese in order to further their ability to provide internal defense throughout their home islands,” said Ziemba, from Warner Robins, Georgia. “I like to say that they always train for playing a home game, where as we always play away games.”

At the end of the training, both the Marines and JGSDF gained a better understanding of how each other operate and will be better equipped to work together in any potential future events.

“It gives us a better understanding of how our staffs will work together,” said Walker, from Morganton, North Carolina. “They see what we bring to the fight and what we can offer. We are continuing to build our coalition partnerships in the Pacific.”



Air Support: US Marines, JGSDF look to sky for Forest Light’s culminating event > The Official United States Marine Corps Public Website > News Display
 
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A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces P-1 submarine-hunting aircraft, manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, is seen in this undated handout photo released by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense
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(Reuters) - Japan is asking Britain to buy its P-1 submarine-hunting jet in a deal that could top $1 billion, a major step in Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's push to arms exports after decades of self-imposed restrictions, people with knowledge of the proposal said.

Britain has not formally decided it will buy new maritime patrol planes, having canceled an order for nine built by BAE Systems in 2010 due to delays and cost over-runs, and the P-1, made by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, would face stiff competition from Boeing's P-8 Poseidon, the three sources told Reuters.

Japanese officials raised the issue of London buying the P-1 to replace the British-made Hawker Siddeley Nimrod, which was retired in 2011, when they met their UK counterparts to discuss defense-equipment cooperation at the Farnborough Air Show near London in July, the sources said.

After Abe eased curbs on military exports in April, his Defense Ministry has been looking to tap foreign markets for its cocooned weapons makers, including potential deals to sell subs to Australia and seaplanes to India. A P-1 sale to Britain would be Japan's first major military deal outside the Asia-Pacific region.

Abe wants Japan's defense suppliers to move into the global arms market through tie-ups that will help bring down procurement costs and strengthen the nation's military to counter China's growing military might.

Even if Britain doesn't buy, the P-1 could benefit from being treated as a genuine contender.

"If the UK gives it serious consideration, then the P-1 will garner attention internationally," one Japanese source said.

"It has potential customers beyond the UK, like New Zealand, Norway and Canada, with large maritime areas," said UK consultant Simon Chelton, a former BAE Systems Plc executive and defense attache at the British Embassy in Tokyo.

"We are considering a number of options in regard to defense equipment sales, but we don't comment on specific deals," said Japanese Defense Ministry's spokesman Hirofumi Takeda.

"We are not aware of the discussion so we can’t comment,” said Teppei Kobayashi, a spokesman for Kawasaki Heavy. "In general it is a matter of national policy, so if there is a decision that results in an order, we will follow that."

Britain's Ministry of Defence said it provided maritime surveillance using a combination of ships, submarines and aircraft, and coordinated closely with allies.

"We will continue to assess future requirements ahead of a decision in the next Strategic Defence and Security Review in 2015," an MOD spokesperson said.

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Senior Japanese and UK officials will have a chance to discuss the idea on Monday at a strategic dialogue in London organized by independent British and Japanese think-tanks.

The P-1, designed to patrol Japan's territorial waters from the Pacific to the East China Sea, where Beijing claims small islands held by Tokyo, will be the country's principal sub hunter for decades to come.

Japan's navy plans to buy around 20, costing about 20 billion yen ($170 million) each, over the next five years, though cracks in the fuselage and wing and engine problems have delayed its entry into service.

No announcement from Britain of any replacement for the Nimrod, which tracked Soviet undersea activity during the Cold War, is expected before May's general election.

Its least risky option could be the Boeing P-8, already built and operated by the United States, the closest ally to both Britain and Japan, the sources said. Deployed by the U.S. Navy last year, the first squadron armed with torpedoes and anti-ship missiles operates from Okinawa in southwestern Japan near China.

Boeing officials in Tokyo were unavailable for comment.

In its most recent order in February, the U.S. Navy said it would buy 16 additional P-8s at a cost of $150 million each.

If Japan can offer a P-1 variant tailored for the British military that is competitive on price and capability, it could represent a viable alternative.

Jointly building a P-1 that taps into Britain's experience building the Nimrod would allow London to retain rights over radar and sensing technology it would lose by buying a U.S. aircraft regulated by the Pentagon, one source said.

Last year Japan and Britain agreed on a deal that will see Mitsubishi Electric Corp partner with European missile maker MBDA to develop a medium-range air-to-air missile for the F-35 stealth fighter, which both countries plan to deploy.
 
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(Reuters) - Japan is asking Britain to buy its P-1 submarine-hunting jet in a deal that could top $1 billion, a major step in Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's push to arms exports after decades of self-imposed restrictions, people with knowledge of the proposal said.

Britain has not formally decided it will buy new maritime patrol planes, having canceled an order for nine built by BAE Systems in 2010 due to delays and cost over-runs, and the P-1, made by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, would face stiff competition from Boeing's P-8 Poseidon, the three sources told Reuters.

Japanese officials raised the issue of London buying the P-1 to replace the British-made Hawker Siddeley Nimrod, which was retired in 2011, when they met their UK counterparts to discuss defense-equipment cooperation at the Farnborough Air Show near London in July, the sources said.

After Abe eased curbs on military exports in April, his Defense Ministry has been looking to tap foreign markets for its cocooned weapons makers, including potential deals to sell subs to Australia and seaplanes to India. A P-1 sale to Britain would be Japan's first major military deal outside the Asia-Pacific region.

Abe wants Japan's defense suppliers to move into the global arms market through tie-ups that will help bring down procurement costs and strengthen the nation's military to counter China's growing military might.

Even if Britain doesn't buy, the P-1 could benefit from being treated as a genuine contender.

"If the UK gives it serious consideration, then the P-1 will garner attention internationally," one Japanese source said.

"It has potential customers beyond the UK, like New Zealand, Norway and Canada, with large maritime areas," said UK consultant Simon Chelton, a former BAE Systems Plc executive and defense attache at the British Embassy in Tokyo.

"We are considering a number of options in regard to defense equipment sales, but we don't comment on specific deals," said Japanese Defense Ministry's spokesman Hirofumi Takeda.

"We are not aware of the discussion so we can’t comment,” said Teppei Kobayashi, a spokesman for Kawasaki Heavy. "In general it is a matter of national policy, so if there is a decision that results in an order, we will follow that."

Britain's Ministry of Defence said it provided maritime surveillance using a combination of ships, submarines and aircraft, and coordinated closely with allies.

"We will continue to assess future requirements ahead of a decision in the next Strategic Defence and Security Review in 2015," an MOD spokesperson said.

STRATEGIC DIALOGUE

Senior Japanese and UK officials will have a chance to discuss the idea on Monday at a strategic dialogue in London organized by independent British and Japanese think-tanks.

The P-1, designed to patrol Japan's territorial waters from the Pacific to the East China Sea, where Beijing claims small islands held by Tokyo, will be the country's principal sub hunter for decades to come.

Japan's navy plans to buy around 20, costing about 20 billion yen ($170 million) each, over the next five years, though cracks in the fuselage and wing and engine problems have delayed its entry into service.

No announcement from Britain of any replacement for the Nimrod, which tracked Soviet undersea activity during the Cold War, is expected before May's general election.

Its least risky option could be the Boeing P-8, already built and operated by the United States, the closest ally to both Britain and Japan, the sources said. Deployed by the U.S. Navy last year, the first squadron armed with torpedoes and anti-ship missiles operates from Okinawa in southwestern Japan near China.

Boeing officials in Tokyo were unavailable for comment.

In its most recent order in February, the U.S. Navy said it would buy 16 additional P-8s at a cost of $150 million each.

If Japan can offer a P-1 variant tailored for the British military that is competitive on price and capability, it could represent a viable alternative.

Jointly building a P-1 that taps into Britain's experience building the Nimrod would allow London to retain rights over radar and sensing technology it would lose by buying a U.S. aircraft regulated by the Pentagon, one source said.

Last year Japan and Britain agreed on a deal that will see Mitsubishi Electric Corp partner with European missile maker MBDA to develop a medium-range air-to-air missile for the F-35 stealth fighter, which both countries plan to deploy.


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If the UK is going to go for a turbofan MPA it is going to go for the P-8, it just makes more sense considering there are already Boeing MRO facilities in the UK to service the civilian fleet not to mention the UK is pretty much giving up its sovereignty and desire for bespoke military solutions deciding to by off the shelf from the US instead.

Not to mention 2 turbofan engines are always going to be cheaper to fly and maintain than 4.
 
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How does it compare with our Poseidons?
Pretty similar in terms of airframe, the P-8 is probably superior in the electronic domain and future road map however. The P-1 does have a MAD that the P-8A (Inde though, but this can be added if the user so desires -India's 8Is do for instance.

Both are powerful and will do a great job.

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A very cool picture!
 
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The truth is Japanese version more advanced than American one.
 
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Some pictures of Japanese Ground Self Defense Force during Operation Forest Light :

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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Hiroji Yamasita, left, and U.S. Marine Maj. Roy M. Draa salute their troops Dec. 1 during the opening ceremony for Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan. Forest Light is a semi-annual, bilateral exercise consisting of a command post exercise and field training event conducted by elements of III Marine Expeditionary Force and the JGSDF. Yamasita is the commanding officer with 42nd Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army, JGSDF. Draa, from Baltimore, Maryland, and is the executive officer with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, currently attached to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III MEF, under the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Drew Tech/Released)


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JGSDF's New First Aid Pouch(救急品入れ Kyukyuhin Ire)

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So far the JGSDF's first aid pouch was small there is only about as much of function put the bandage.

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However, over the 2012 to 2013, new first aid pouch has appeared !! Clean Nails !! Good Hygiene !!!

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Volume also increases at a stroke, and be able to accommodate the variety of medical products.

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And look at the back side, corresponds to the PALS / MOLLE system, also seems to be used as a leg pouch.

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I think that this first aid pouch is the whether that was made on the basis of the LONDON BRIDGE's IFAK pouch "LBT-2648B".
 
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