US wants Japan to triple spending for hosting its forces

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NHK has learned that the United States has asked Japan to provide more than 3 trillion yen, or about 18.8 billion dollars, over five years to host US forces stationed in Japan.…

NHK has learned that the United States has asked Japan to provide more than 3 trillion yen, or about 18.8 billion dollars, over five years to host US forces stationed in Japan. The requested amount is almost triple the current spending level.

Japan covers utility expenses and wages for employees at US bases in the country, costs for relocating US military training and other items. The two governments negotiate the level of cost-sharing almost every five years.

Working-level negotiations are under way between the two nations' foreign and defense authorities regarding the five-year period starting next fiscal year.

Japan's contribution during the fiscal 2022-2026 period is over 6.6 billion dollars.

Regarding the latest requests from the US side, the Japanese government has indicated that it is open to considering an additional contribution.

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