A fire broke out at a Ground Self-Defense Force camp in the Tokyo suburbs on July 20, 2026. Officials believe it started in the camp’s garbage storage area.
The incident occurred at Camp Asaka, which spans Nerima Ward in Tokyo and Asaka in Saitama Prefecture.
GSDF facility officials stated that the fire is believed to have originated in the garbage storage area.
No further details on the cause, damage, or response were provided in available reports.