Several NATO officials told NHK that Tokyo is expected to formally announce its participation in the alliances Ukraine support framework in the near future, marking another step in Japans growing security engagement with Europe.

Japan is preparing to deepen its cooperation with NATO by joining an alliance-backed framework aimed at supporting Ukraine, according to information reported by Japan’s public broadcaster NHK. Multiple NATO officials cited by the outlet say Tokyo is expected to formally announce its participation in the initiative in the near future, signaling a further expansion of Japan’s security engagement beyond the Asia-Pacific region and into Europe.