Japan and Phillipines Joint Coast Guard Exercises with U.S, Following Recent Military Drills

The Japan News has reported that the coast guard forces of Japan and the Phillipines have joined the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in joint patrols of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean since July 24th. Last month, in June, the first ever joint maritime drills were undertaken between Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. near Kyoto Prefecture.