Japan defense chief Koizumi joins US counterpart Hegseth for early-morning training January 16, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) Japanese version Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, left, and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, second from left 激安 ブランド  participate in an early-morning workout at a U.S. military base near Washington on Jan. 15, 2026. (Mainichi/Kim Suyeong) WASHINGTON (Mainichi) -- Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi took part in an early-morning workout with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at a military base near Washington on Jan. 15, signaling strong ties ahead of bilateral talks later in the day. Koizumi arrived at the base gym shortly after 7 a.m. dressed in workout clothes. After changing into a matching T-shirt presented by Hegseth ブランドコピーN級品  he completed a roughly 30-minute routine that included five types of exercises such as push-ups and weight training with equipment. Hegseth ブランドスーパーコピー激安  who previously served in the military コピーブランドバッグ  encourages self-discipline ブランドコピー 安全なサイト  such as participating in training with service members during inspections. Koizumi is also actively engaging with foreign dignitaries through sports, such as going running with Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles during his visit to Japan December last year, and going surfing with then-U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel in July 2024. (Japanese original by Kim Suyeong, North America General Bureau) Font Size SML Print Go to The Mainichi Home Page Related Articles Japan, US defense chiefs confirm strong alliance amid concerns in Asia