Shinjiro Koizumi

The Japanese Minister of Defense, Shinjiro Koizumi, expressed sadness over the absence of his Chinese counterpart.

Adevărul·Romania· 2026-06-02

Shinjiro Koizumi, Japan's Minister of Defense, justified the revision of Tokyo's security strategy.

ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·Paraguay· 2026-06-01

The Japanese Minister of Defense, Shinjirō Koizumi, stated that his country wants to become an active partner in developing the defense capabilities of regional states.

Adevărul·Romania· 2026-06-01

Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi rejected China's accusation of Japan pursuing 'new militarism' during a speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-05-31

Shinjiro Koizumi is the Minister of Defense in Japan.

The Asahi Shimbun·Japan· 2026-05-31

The Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi defended Japan against accusations of militarization during the Shangri-La Dialogue.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-05-31

Shinjiro Koizumi delivered a speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

The Asahi Shimbun·Japan· 2026-05-31

The Japanese defence minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, hit back on Sunday, saying 'nothing could be further from the truth'.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-05-31

Shinjiro Koizumi stated that China's accusations of Japan's alleged militarism are hypocritical.

Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·Ukraine· 2026-05-31

Shinjiro Koizumi, Japan's Minister of Defense, announced the deployment of Self-Defense Force personnel to NATO's assistance and training agency for Ukraine.

People's Daily·China· 2026-05-30

Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi said he was aiming for the early transfer of Abukuma-class destroyers to the Philippines.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-05-28

Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi said at a regular news conference in Tokyo that the deployment on Yonaguni island would take place in the 2030 fiscal year.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-02-25

Shinjiro Koizumi is anticipated to remain as Minister of Defense in the new cabinet.

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·Vietnam· 2026-02-18

Shinjiro Koizumi openly states that Japan needs nuclear submarines.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-02-11

Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi said the election results demonstrate a strong mandate from voters on national defense policy.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-02-11

Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi expressed his desire to strengthen Japan’s defense.

Stabroek News·Guyana· 2026-02-10

Shinjiro Koizumi expressed his desire to continue strengthening Japan's defense policies while engaging in dialogue with China.

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·Croatia· 2026-02-09

Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi expressed his desire to strengthen Japan’s defense.

Stabroek News·Guyana· 2026-02-09

Shinjiro Koizumi was expected to win the leadership election but lost to Sanae Takaichi.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-02-06

Shinjiro Koizumi is the Japanese Defense Minister who played ping pong with his South Korean counterpart.

CNN·United States· 2026-02-02

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi played a game of ping pong with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu-back.

CNN·United States· 2026-02-01

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi played a game of ping pong with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu-back.

CNN·United States· 2026-01-31

Shinjiro Koizumi denied the radar locking incident involving the F-15J.

Kompas·Indonesia· 2026-01-28

Shinjiro Koizumi is the Japanese Minister of Defense who met with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to discuss defense cooperation.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-01-16

Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi has reportedly said the nation needs to discuss whether to develop nuclear-powered submarines.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-01-12

Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi speaks during a committee session at the parliament in Tokyo.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2025-12-12

Shinjiro Koizumi is the Japanese counterpart to Defence Minister Richard Marles during their press conference.

The Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-12-12

Shinjiro Koizumi, the Japanese Minister of Defense, stated that the joint operation of Russia and China poses a serious concern for national security.

Hamshahri·Iran· 2025-12-11

Shinjiro Koizumi described the military operation as an expansion and intensification of military activity around Japan.

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo Verde· 2025-12-10

Shinjiro Koizumi stated that 18 defense helicopters were mobilized for damage assessment.

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican Republic· 2025-12-10