Okinawa

Japan has long been a key part of the U.S. Pacific strategy. But for many Okinawans, the military “occupation” has gone on too long.

The relocation of U.S. forces was already a thorny issue in Japanese politics. But insensitive remarks by a government official have made things far worse.

With little local support, it’s time for a rethink of the current plan to relocate US forces in Japan.

Police have been getting tough on protests over the location of US bases. Is it part of a broader crackdown?

Renewed construction in Okinawa has reignited debate over the US military. But is the time for talk over?

Did economics trump the Futenma base relocation issue in Sunday’s gubernatorial election?

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has been left to decide what to do about a controversial US air base. The choice is clear.

When’s a deadline not a deadline? When it’s been made by PM Yukio Hatoyama…

Japan’s anime can help us understand its politics, says MIT prof and author.

The Diplomat speaks with Caroline Rose, author of ‘Sino-Japanese Relations: Facing the Past, Looking to the Future?’ about Sino-Japanese ties, the US-Japan alliance and the prospects for an East Asia Community.