DefenseHormuz oil disruption spurs Tokyo to consider more secure fuel, food suppliesJapan imports nearly all of its liquefied natural gas, with about 40% coming from Australia. (Photo by Rie Ishii)SHUNSUKE SHIGETA and RYOTA OGATAApril 17, 2026 02:02 JSTTOKYO -- The economic turmoil caused by the war in the Middle East is pushing Japan to consider ramping up defense of Pacific Ocean sea lanes, to prevent future disruptions to vital fuel and food imports from countries such as Australia.
Japan eyes bolstered defense of Pacific sea lanes to US, Australia, Asia
Hormuz oil disruption spurs Tokyo to consider more secure fuel, food supplies
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