Episode list

What are the current threats to Japan? From missile attacks from North Korea to tensions over the South China Sea with China, Japan faces a myriad of issues with its neighbors. Through interviews with analysts and experts, we will look into the threats that Japan faces and how these have shaped the U.S.-Japan strategic alliance.

North Korean missiles are undoubtably one of the greatest threats to Japan. We will find out how the Japanese Self Defense Forces and U.S. Armed Forces have prepared to face this challenge.

Many experts agree that as an island nation, some of Japan's greatest threats come from the sea. In particular, the dispute with China over the Senkaku Islands has become increasingly tense. What is the current state of the Senkaku Islands dispute and could there be a potential for military conflict? We will analyze the issues surrounding these tensions from the perspective of the Japan Self Defense Force and U.S. Armed Forces.

With the full cooperation of the U.S. Armed Forces, History Channel Japan has been given an exclusive look inside the USS Ronald Reagan. From daily flight training exercises and operations on the flight deck to interviews with the officers, pilots and personnel onboard, you will see the full scale of this incredible aircraft carrier from inside out.

In 2017, the number of times the Japan Air Self-Defense Force had to scramble (quickly deploy) their fighter jets exceeded 900. This response came as a result of threats primarily from China followed by Russia. Japan faces constant threats from the sky that it can't always directly see. Focusing on the activities on Yokota Air Base and Misawa Air Base, we will delve into the air defense strategy of the Japan Air Self Defense Force and U.S. Armed Forces.

The Japan Ground Self Defense Force serve a pivotal role in the defense of Japan. Through looking at the current activities of this force along with its training exercises on Okinawa with the United States III Marine Expeditionary Force and the United States Army's 10th Regional Support Group, you will experience how Japan and the United States are preparing to face the many geopolitical challenges that lie ahead.

What are the threats facing Japan when it comes to natural and man-made disasters? What countermeasures has the Japan Self Defense Force and U.S. Armed Forces developed to deal with these threats? We will delve into the methods these two forces have jointly carried out to combat an issue far beyond human control.