The Japan Coast Guard is struggling to secure enough personnel as it sees an expansion of its duties, including territorial sea patrols around the Japanese-administered Senkaku Islands. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/12/japan/japan-coast-guard-facing-staffing-difficulties/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #japancoastguard #senkakus #eastchinasea #jobs