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  "description": "Access to natural resources has long been a challenge for Japan (see e.g., World War II). According to a report by Alex Kimani for OilPrice.com, prior to the commencement of Operation Epic Fury, Japan was importing 90% of its oil from the Middle East (Saudi Arabia and the UAE its top suppliers). Moreover, approximately 95% of Japan's oil imports passed through the Strait of Hormuz. The report notes that Japan is looking to diversify its oil supplies:\n\nJapan is reaching out to suppliers in […]",
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    "alaska",
    "centralAsia",
    "iran",
    "japan",
    "learning2026",
    "middleEast",
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  "textContent": "Access to natural resources has long been a challenge for Japan (_see e.g.,_ World War II). According to a report by Alex Kimani for OilPrice.com, prior to the commencement of Operation Epic Fury, Japan was importing 90% of its oil from the Middle East (Saudi Arabia and the UAE its top suppliers). Moreover, approximately 95% of Japan’s oil imports passed through the Strait of Hormuz. The report notes that Japan is looking to diversify its oil supplies:\n\n> Japan is reaching out to suppliers in Central Asia, South America and Canada while negotiations with Venezuela, a former supplier, are currently underway. Following high-level discussions with the U.S., Japan is exploring a joint effort to boost Alaskan oil production. Japan plans to invest in Alaskan oil infrastructure, including investing in loading facilities to facilitate the transport of Alaskan crude, as part of a broader $550 billion bilateral investment program between the two countries. Oil from Alaska takes about 12 days to reach Japan, compared to over 20 days from the Middle East.\n\nSounds promising.\n\nYou can reply to this article from your own site by sending a Webmention.",
  "title": "Japan’s Oil Imports"
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