# Japan Defense Minister on US Marine Live-Fire and Joint Training - Original post: https://www.twitter.com/i/status/2121515538660970933 - Source account: [@sak1\_\_4](https://x.com/sak1__4) - Source language: Japanese - Target language: English - Duration: 4:22 - Published: 2026-11-14 - Machine translated. Check the original before quoting. - Canonical URL: https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training - Original-language version: https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/ja/%E9%98%B2%E8%A1%9B%E5%A4%A7%E8%87%A3%E4%BC%9A%E8%A6%8B-%E7%9F%A2%E8%87%BC%E5%88%A5%E3%81%A7%E3%81%AE%E7%B1%B3%E6%B5%B7%E5%85%B5%E9%9A%8A%E5%AE%9F%E5%BC%BE%E8%A8%93%E7%B7%B4%E3%81%A8%E6%97%A5%E7%B1%B3%E5%85%B1%E5%90%8C%E8%A8%93%E7%B7%B4.md ## Transcript [0:01](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=1) Yes, good morning. Thank you. I'm Bonds from The Japan Times. [0:06](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=6) It's a pleasure to meet you. Thank you. Let's begin with the minister. Yes. [0:10](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=10) Um, there is one opening item today. For ten days between November 25 and December 6, the U.S. Marine Corps will conduct training at Yausubetsu Training Area using live ammunition. [0:22](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=22) This training was previously conducted by closing Okinawa Prefectural Route 104. [0:28](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=28) The U.S. Marine Corps' live-fire training will, in accordance with the SACO Final Report, be dispersed among five Self-Defense Forces training areas located on the mainland. [0:39](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=39) This will reduce the risks accompanying the training and help ensure smooth traffic flow, helping ease Okinawa Prefecture's burden. [0:47](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=47) Even now, more than 80 years after the war, the people of Okinawa continue to bear a heavy burden from the bases, and we take that very seriously. [0:56](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=56) The Ministry of Defense will continue to steadily implement each measure to ease the base burden. [1:02](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=62) At the same time, the Yausubetsu Training Area, which will host the training The understanding and cooperation of those nearby are important, and when conducting the training, we will take all steps to ensure safety, while working to minimize the impact on the local community as much as possible. [1:17](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=77) That concludes my opening remarks. Thank you. [1:20](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=80) A question from the lead company. At your meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth, you said you'd advance future joint drills, including additional live-fire training, but specifically, could you tell us whether live-fire training with the U.S. military's Typhon mid-range missile system [1:42](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=102) and the Ground Self-Defense Force's Type 20 SSM could also be included? [1:50](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=110) Also, what kinds of exercises do Japan and the U.S. have in mind? [1:54](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=114) Could you give us some specifics? Yes. As for the specific content of the joint exercises, Japan and the U.S. will continue coordinating, but in any case, we intend to continue enhancing joint exercises so that we can respond to every contingency. [2:11](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=131) As the security environment surrounding our country becomes increasingly severe, To strengthen the deterrence and response capabilities of the U.S.-Japan alliance, we have increased more advanced and practical joint exercises and have continued these efforts nonstop. [2:26](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=146) As for a recent, concrete example, the recent Keen Sword exercise was one example. It also involved the largest-ever temporary U.S. and Japanese force deployments. [2:37](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=157) Building on these achievements, during my meeting with Secretary Hegseth, held in the Philippines, we discussed how progress in more advanced and practical joint exercises across Japan is strengthening the posture and capabilities of the U.S.-Japan alliance and welcomed that progress. [2:53](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=173) At the same time, we intend to advance these efforts involving more advanced and practical joint exercises with an even greater sense of urgency, including additional live-fire training, and press ahead. [3:06](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=186) Thank you. A question from Kyodo News. Go ahead. [3:10](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=190) Matsuda from the Okinawa Times. Yes. I have a question about the U.S. Marine stationed in Okinawa who was arrested on suspicion of robbery-murder. [3:17](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=197) Well, Japan and the U.S. are discussing this at a high level, Well, I believe they are discussing effective measures to prevent a recurrence. [3:23](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=203) Well, next Tuesday, November 3, will mark one month since the incident, and I’d like the Minister’s response to no concrete prevention measures being set. [3:31](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=211) I’d like to hear the Minister’s response. [3:33](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=213) Also, on measures taken so far to prevent recurrence, like the liberty system and joint patrols, please give your current assessment. [3:41](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=221) Yes. According to the U.S. announcement, I understand that they will continue to review the guidelines for conduct going forward. [3:49](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=229) Japan and the U.S. are working to prevent incidents from occurring, and are discussing what effective measures to take, led by high-level officials from Japan and the U.S. Talks are still ongoing. [4:00](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=240) I won’t prejudge the outcome of the discussions, but we hope to reach a conclusion as soon as possible, announce each conclusion as it is reached, and put it into action. [4:11](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=251) We will continue thorough talks between Japan and the U.S. Is that all? [4:17](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/fSNOq8gF4rhe/en/japan-defense-minister-on-us-marine-live-fire-and-joint-training?t=257) Yes, that is all. Ye s, thank you very much.