Japan
Japan is investing $57 billion in its defence for 2025, emphasizing the enhancement of its Self-Defense Forces to address growing regional tensions, particularly with China, and to bolster its air and naval capabilities.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 1 | 7.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 37,848 | $67,000 | 82$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 2,981 | $38,000 | 16$ |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 1,863 | $12,800 | 11$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 6,293 | $370,000 | 310$ |
| Thailand | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 69,799,978 | 53,242 | $505,000 | 385$ |
| Totals | 5 | 117,589,535 | 102,227 | $992,800 | 804$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Thailand:
Japan is mentioned as a significant player in the context of World War I and II.
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Hong Kong:
Japan is mentioned as another example of a country that actively engages with the United States.
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North Macedonia:
Japan maintained its position in the FIFA ranking.
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Paraguay:
Japan announced its willingness to provide six million dollars in emergency aid to Myanmar following the earthquake.
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Ghana:
Japan were the first to qualify, securing their spot with three games to spare after a 2-0 win over Bahrain.
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Croatia:
Japan is ranked below Croatia for the World Cup 2026.
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North Macedonia:
Japan is one win away from qualifying for their eighth consecutive World Cup.
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Liechtenstein:
Japan is one victory away from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
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Bulgaria:
Ministers from the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the USA gathered for meetings.
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North Macedonia:
Japan is mentioned as one of the Asian Tigers that achieved impressive economic results.
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