lavr 0 v said there will be no progress until japan septembers the outcome of world war ii. dismissing the statement on thursday, adano said japan accepted the outcome of the war but doesn't contradict the country's stance of sovereignty over the islands. >> japan's ground self-defense forces and u.s. marines trained together at an american facility that prepares troops to operate in afghanistan. the u.s. military says the training was held last thursday and friday at a special u.s. facility in california as part of a month-long joint drill. the facility was built last year to train troops for afghan operations. it has a replica of an afghan village with high walls and narrow streets. the participants learn how to patrol and talk to people in afghanistan and to deal with other situations they may encounter overseas. launched last wednesday, the drill also aims to enhance it ability against seaborne attacks. the u.s. and japan hope to strengthen cooperation among personnel.rough a range of exer. however, some say the u.s. military also hopes to improve the overseas operationa