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flag Japan deploys troops in Philippines for first time since WWII amid regional security concerns.

flag In April 2026, Japan’s increased military engagement in the Indo-Pacific region has raised historical concerns following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to the Yasukuni Shrine and Japan’s participation in the U.S.-Philippines joint exercise "Salaknib." flag This marks the first time Japanese combat troops have been on Philippine soil since 1945, enabled by new bilateral agreements. flag The moves, part of a broader trilateral alliance with the U.S. and Australia, signal a shift in Japan’s defense posture and have drawn scrutiny due to its wartime history.

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