Worries have been mounting in Japan over its security following a string of incidents since the summer, with Chinese and Russian forces intruding further into the country’s territory than ever before.
Incursions into Japan’s airspace and territorial waters are stoking concerns over the possibility of accidental military clashes heightening geopolitical tensions around the region.
Nikkei explores the frequency and location of incursions by Chinese and Russian forces in 2024, along with historical data, including the number of North Korean missile tests, and the number of times the Japan Air Self-Defense Force has scrambled planes.
