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No.116 Japan Defense Focus (PDF-File 7.91 The Latest News on the Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces JAPAN DEFENSE FOCUS Oct. 2019 Special Feature No.116 JGSDF Central Band Takes Part in the International Military Tattoo “Spasskaya Tower” in Russia Japan-U.S. Defense Ministerial Meeting Fuji Firepower Exercise 2019 State Minister of Defense Harada Visits Sri Lanka F-15J/DJ Fighter Defense Exchange with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force Usa Jingu shrine Cover Photograph : JGSDF Central Band Takes Part in the International Military Tattoo “Spasskaya Tower” in Russia MINISTRY OF DEFENSE www.mod.go.jp/e/jdf/ Special Feature Special Feature JGSDF Central Band Takes Part in the International Military Tattoo “Spasskaya Tower” in Russia From August 23rd to September 1st, the Japan Ground Performances in this year’s Tattoo started on August 23rd, For the finale, the JGSDF Central Band gave a joint medley, and a Russian folk song medley. In addition, they Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Central Band appeared in the and the JGSDF Central Band performed in a total of 11 performance with the Russian military bands, in which they performed the song “Sampo” from the movie “My Neigh- International Military Tattoo “Spasskaya Tower” in shows until September 1st. The solo performance of the performed “Farewell of Slavianka” and “1812 overture”, bor Totoro” with the participation of children as the Moscow, Russia. The Tattoo is an annual event held in JGSDF Central Band began loudly, starting with the etc. with the historical wall of the Kremlin behind the band. conductors, received a lot of applause from the audience. Moscow from late August to early September, and is a Japanese Army March, followed by “Sharaku”, a wind-in- During the Tattoo, the JGSDF Central Band performed The Japan Self-Defense Forces（JSDF） Bands are highly large-scale military music festival attended by over strument song inspired by ukiyoe and kabuki, and “The the Russian folk songs such as “Katyusha,” not only in the praised for their discipline, beautiful uniforms, and earnest 100,000 spectators during the Tattoo. Firebird” by Russian composer Stravinsky. In addition, Red Square, but also in public places in the city, such as training, and in addition that, for their beautiful fusion of The name “Spasskaya Tower” originates from the name Sergeant Matsunaga sang a Russian folk song “By the long Alexander Garden on August 28th and Krasnaya Presnya the Japanese culture with the military music of Japan. The of the clock tower on the wall of the Kremlin, a world road” (known in the West as “Those Were the Days”). Park on August 31st. JGSDF Central Band presented its outstanding repertoire Moreover, reverberating sound of wadaiko (Japanese drum) heritage site in Moscow City where the Tattoo is held. On August 24th, the JGSDF Central Band also partici- and demonstrated the results of its training in the “Spasska- During the event, the Red Square, which is also a world communicated the tone of the Japan’s traditional musical ya Tower”. Furthermore, it successfully introduced some instrument to the people of Russia. At the 1964 Tokyo pated in a parade in the city and received a warm welcome heritage site, bustles with many people. from the citizens of Moscow. Also, on August 25th the aspects of the Japanese culture through the performance by Olympics Games, the JGSDF Central Band performed the Sergeant Matsunaga, who sang songs while wearing a fanfare and the entrance march, and in this performance as band performed in a special concert held in the Embassy of Japan in Russia. They performed the Tokyo Olympics traditional Japanese kimono, and the Japanese wadaiko well, they performed the Tokyo Olympics Games Fanfare performance, etc. and March 1964. Games Fanfare and March 1964, a Japanese folk song 2 JDF Oct. No.116 Visit JDF website to see more photos and web-only articles. www.mod.go.jp/e/jdf/ 3 Topics Activities Japan-U.S. Defense Ministerial Meeting State Minister of Defense Harada Visits Sri Lanka On August 7th, 2019, Defense Minister Iwaya and U.S. 2 Japan-U.S. Defense Cooperation State Minister of Defense Harada visited Sri Lanka from July 25th to 26th. There, he signed a memorandum on defense Secretary of Defense Esper held a meeting at the Ministry cooperation and exchanges. of Defense (MOD). The Ministers confirmed that they will closely coordinate in their efforts to be made based on the strategy documents 1 Courtesy call on President and Minister of Defence Maithripala Sirisena (July 26th) Regional affairs of both countries and to even strengthen the alliance 1 In Colombo, State Minister Harada made a courtesy call Indo-Pacific, they shared recognition of the need to further capability to deter and respond. Also, they confirmed the on President and Minister of Defence Sirisena. State strengthen the partnership between Japan and Sri Lanka, The Ministers confirmed the importance of full imple- significance of cooperation with various partners including Minister Harada expressed condolences on behalf of the an important maritime country located at a strategic point mentation of the UN Security Council resolutions for a conducting joint exercises and capacity building assistance MOD/JSDF for the many deaths and injuries caused by the on the Indian Ocean sea lane. They also welcomed the complete, verifiable and irreversible dismantlement of all to maintain and strengthen a free and open Indo-Pacific explosions that occurred in Colombo and other cities in signing of the memorandum. North Korea’s Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and with Japan-U.S. Alliance being the cornerstone. The April. Furthermore, in order to realize a free and open ballistic missiles of all ranges. The Ministers agreed that Ministers confirmed to make continued effort in streamlin- Japan and the United States (U.S.) will continue working ing Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process. together with partner countries to counter illicit ship-to-ship Meeting with State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene and signing of a Memorandum transfers of goods by North Korea. Also, the Ministers 3 U.S. Forces in Japan 2 on Defense Cooperation and Exchanges (July 26th) confirmed the importance of the deterrent capability of In Colombo, State Minister Harada met with State tion and exchange activities between the ground forces. regional U.S. Forces including U.S. Forces Korea. The Ministers confirmed that the relocation to Heno- ko-saki is the only solution to avoid the continued use of Minister of Defence Wijewardene. At the meeting, the two After the meeting, the two ministers signed the Memoran- The Ministers affirmed their position that they oppose Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma. Minister ministers discussed each country’s defense policies and dum on Defense Cooperation and Exchanges between the unilateral attempts to change the status-quo by coercion in Iwaya requested for cooperation in the Government of Japan-Sri Lanka defense cooperation and exchanges. With Ministry of Defense of Japan and the Ministry of Defence the East and South China Seas, and that it is important to Japan’s efforts to mitigate the impact on the local commu- regards to Japan-Sri Lanka defense cooperation and of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to work together to make sure that the rule of law and the nities including Okinawa Profecture. The Ministers exchanges, a wide-ranging discussion was held on meth- develop defense cooperation and exchange in various freedom of navigation are firmly established. The Minis- confirmed to work closely together for the steady imple- ods for strengthening cooperation among all military fields such as maritime security. Then, at a luncheon ters reconfirmed that Article 5 of the Japan-U.S. Security mentation of the U.S. forces realignment initiatives. services, including cooperation between the navies with a hosted by State Minister Wijewardene, the two ministers Treaty applies to the Senkaku Islands, and that they would Minister Iwaya also requested the U.S. Forces to minimize focus on training during port calls, cooperation between confirmed the long-standing and friendly relations oppose any unilateral actions which attempt to undermine its operational impact on the local communities including the air forces with a focus on unit-to-unit exchange during between Japan and Sri Lanka and had broad exchange of Japan’s administration of the islands, and agreed to noise of transient aircraft and the Ministers affirmed the port calls and support for capacity building in search and views on the security environment surrounding the both cooperate with each other for the peace and stability in the importance to ensure the safe operations of the U.S. Forces. rescue operations, and the possibility of initiating coopera- countries, including regional situations. East China Sea. 3 Visits to the Port of Colombo and Sri LanKa Navy base ParaKrama (July 26th) State Minister Harada visited the Port of Colombo and State Minister Harada boarded the SLNS Gajabahu and the Sri Lanka Navy base. At the port, he examined the observed the inside of the ship, including the bridge. He status of the control tower. At the Sri Lanka Navy base, also met with the captain. 4 Laying flowers for victims of terrorism at the Shangri-La Hotel and St. Anthony’s Church (July 26th) In Colombo, State Minister Harada visited the Shangri-La explosions during the terrorist attacks in April. There, he Hotel and St. Anthony’s Church, which were the sites of the offered flowers and a prayer for the souls of the victims. 4 JDF Oct. No.116 Visit JDF website to see more photos and web-only articles. www.mod.go.jp/e/jdf/ 5 Activities Activities Fuji Firepower Exercise 2019 On August 25th, the annual Fuji Firepower Exercise was communications. In the first part of this exercise, medium held in the East Fuji Maneuver Area in Gotemba City, to short range live fire as well as helicopter and tank live Shizuoka Prefecture.
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