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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 18,776,707 | 13,383 | $180,000 | 128$ |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 34,813,871 | 32,843 | $700,000 | 660$ |
| Totals | 2 | 53,590,578 | 46,226 | $880,000 | 788$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Saudi Arabia:
Japan qualified for the World Cup after defeating Bahrain 2-0.
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Kazakhstan:
Japan will host the World Table Tennis Championship in 2028.
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Iran:
Japan is estimated to have between 10,000 to 15,000 centrifuges operating in Rokkasho.
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Ukraine:
The Ukrainian national team lost to Japan in the decisive match in Division IA.
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Latvia:
Japan supports heated tobacco with a differentiated tax policy, leading to a decrease in cigarette sales.
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Cabo Verde:
Japan condemned the launch of several short-range ballistic missiles by North Korea.
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Brazil:
Japan is one of the teams that has already qualified for the 2026 World Cup.
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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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