A Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) marine during an amphibious landing as a part of the country's nationwide 05JX military exercises at Tokunoshima island, Kagoshima Prefecture. (Photo -Reuters/ISSEI KATO)
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Japanese Marines Conduct Island Combat Drill
Japanese marine forces conducted a simulated amphibious assault on an island beach near the East China Sea, aiming to repel potential invaders from Japanese territory. The training was held on an island deemed vulnerable to Chinese invasion in yet another practice run preparing for potential attacks.