TOKYO -- The Japanese government confirmed on Thursday that a balloon similar to the Chinese spy balloon that flew over the U.S. last week was spotted in the western Kyushu region in January last year.
International relations
Japan says balloon like U.S. one spotted in Kyushu in 2022
Tokyo to work with Washington to analyze and exchange details
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said at Thursday's press briefing, "We will do our best to collect and analyze information on the balloon while cooperating with our allies," referring to a balloon spotted over the Kyushu region in January 2022. © Kyodo
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