Misako Yoshimura hated her stern-faced father, but when she learned of what he lost during the Pacific War, the resentment disappeared. Read more
The U.S. base on Okinawa has relocated 105 Marines. But an agreement to move 9,000 in total is colliding with the perceived threat from a rising China. Read more
Since Tonaki Island established its only day care center in 2019, not a single child has set foot inside. Read more
The Defense Ministry’s Okinawa Defense Bureau informed the Okinawa government that the cargo pallet fell into the sea due to an unexpected change in wind direction during training. Read more
The woman is reportedly preparing a trip to the island for employees of a company she runs in July or August. Read more
Beijing has also been making substantial investments to defend, expand and fortify its air bases. Read more
The U.S. Marine is suspected of sexually assaulting and injuring an adult woman indoors on Okinawa’s main island last November. Read more
The work is part of the project to build a replacement facility for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Futenma air station in Ginowan, Okinawa. Read more
The Okinawan protesters adopted a resolution demanding apologies for sexual assault victims, compensation and a revision of the Japan-U.S. status of forces agreement. Read more
Roberts, who was born in the city, was presented the award by Mayor Satoru Chinen on Thursday. Read more
