News - Japan

Regional relationships have taken on a new importance, given geopolitical tensions in the Asia Pacific.

Korean media reported March 15 and 16 CHamoru Standard Time that U.S. Secretary of Defense Peter B. Hegseth will visit Guam, Hawaii, Japan and the Philippines in an upcoming visit to the Asia Pacific region at the end of March.
 

WENO, Chuuk — Experts in Chuuk are warning that the state — and a vast swathe of the central Pacific — are at growing risk of an environmental catastrophe should the oil tanks rupture in one or more of the Japanese transport vessels that still litter the floor of the lagoon.

Ueda Susumu has assumed the role of Consul-General of Japan on Guam and has been making his rounds with local leadership and getting to know the island.