Japan says it held joint military drills with U.S. over Sea of Japan

Japan’s national flag flutters next to a surveillance camera at the Embassy of Japan in Beijing, China, November 18, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

TOKYO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Japan and the United States held joint military exercises over the Sea of Japan on Wednesday, Japan's defence ministry said on Thursday.

Two B-52 strategic bombers from the U.S. military participated in the joint drills, it said.

(Reporting by Kaori KanekoEditing by Chang-Ran Kim)