Patriot Missile
Japan is ready to shoot down any North Korean missile , if it is headed towards their territory. Japan has a number Aegis radar system based ship which can engage ballistic missile. In addition, Japan has two Patriot missile battery for the protection of Tokyo. There are other US ships floating in the area with Aegis system, who can use South Korean ships to enhance their range.
Consequent to North Korea firing taepdong-1 missile in 1998 on Japanese territory , Japan has organised its defence against missile attack.
Source- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-22082309 and Jonathan Marcus
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