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Japan’s Plan for a New JGSDF Training Site in Okinawa Stokes Opposition

Japan’s Plan for a New JGSDF Training Site in Okinawa Stokes Opposition

By Takahashi Kosuke
The Ministry of Defense plans to build a new training ground for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in the central area of Okinawa's main island.

Typhoon Khanun Forecast to Turn Back to Southern Japanese Islands

Typhoon Khanun Forecast to Turn Back to Southern Japanese Islands

By Mari Yamaguchi
The typhoon already injured 41 people and knocked out power for nearly a third of homes on Okinawa. Now it’s expected to return.
With Eyes on Taiwan, Okinawan Islands Seek Shelter

With Eyes on Taiwan, Okinawan Islands Seek Shelter

By Mina Pollmann
As tensions around Taiwan increase, remote Okinawan islands look to prepare for a possible conflict by investing in evacuation shelters and other defensive infrastructure.

China’s Okinawa Policy Attracts Attention

China’s Okinawa Policy Attracts Attention

By KAWASHIMA Shin
A potential new trigger in China-Japan relations emerges.

What’s Behind Proposed Changes to US Marine Deployments in Okinawa?

What’s Behind Proposed Changes to US Marine Deployments in Okinawa?

By Christopher Edward Carroll
Japan and the U.S. are actively taking note of changes in China’s naval and air capabilities in the region and making changes of their own.

Okinawa and the Osprey: A Human Rights Perspective

Okinawa and the Osprey: A Human Rights Perspective

By Mark S. Cogan
Civil society groups claim that the tiltrotor aircraft has had a significant impact on the local population's quality of life.

Okinawa Reelects Governor Opposing Heavy US Troop Presence

Okinawa Reelects Governor Opposing Heavy US Troop Presence

By Mari Yamaguchi
Resentment and frustration run deep in Okinawa because of the heavy U.S. presence and Tokyo's lack of efforts to negotiate with Washington.
US Military Bases Are Poisoning Okinawa

US Military Bases Are Poisoning Okinawa

By Jon Mitchell
The U.S. military has contaminated the drinking water for almost half-a-million Japanese – but Japanese authorities can’t do anything about it.

US Marine Corps Faces COVID-19 Outbreak in Okinawa

US Marine Corps Faces COVID-19 Outbreak in Okinawa

By Ankit Panda
The outbreak at U.S. Marine Corps facilities has raised concerns on the island.

Japanese Island Marks 75 Years Since Battle of Okinawa

Japanese Island Marks 75 Years Since Battle of Okinawa

By Associated Press
Japanese residents of Okinawa remembered the legacy of one of World War II’s deadliest battles.

Fire Nearly Destroys Historic Castle in Okinawa

Fire Nearly Destroys Historic Castle in Okinawa

By Associated Press
Shuri Castle is a major symbol of the old Ryukyu Kingdom’s history and Okinawa's unique culture. Now it's all but gone.
Military Build-up in the Asia-Pacific: An Interview With Hawaii’s Sen. Brian Schatz

Military Build-up in the Asia-Pacific: An Interview With Hawaii’s Sen. Brian Schatz

By Jon Letman
Hawaii’s senior senator discusses missile defense, prospects for peace on the Korean peninsula, and more.

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