# Japan acknowledges rising espionage threat after Russian "den of spies" claim

Japan has admitted it must strengthen counter-espionage measures following a Russian report that labeled the country a "den of spies." The statement reflects growing tensions between Tokyo and Moscow over intelligence activities. This highlights escalating concerns over foreign espionage in Japan, particularly related to Russian operations.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/14/japan-espionage-russia-den-of-spies) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:10:26 GMT