Opposition grows over soil at Henoko that may contain WWII remains
Prefectural assemblies have come out against using soil from the south of Okinawa, because remains of many people from their own regions are still likely buried there.
U.S. military helicopter makes emergency landing on Okinawan island
Five crew members belonging to U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma were on board the UH-1 helicopter, which landed in a field due to engine trouble.
Walter Mondale, former U.S. vice president and ambassador to Japan, dies at 93
Mondale’s time in Japan was marked by tough negotiations over bilateral trade issues, especially those related to semiconductors and insurance.
GSDF and U.S. reached secret deal in 2015 to station amphibious unit in Okinawa
Although the plan has been suspended due to the impasse over the relocation of a U.S. air base in the prefecture, the GSDF hasn't given up on the idea, sources say.
LDP loses first of series of Okinawa polls in blow to Suga government
A candidate supported by the ruling bloc has lost to an opposition-backed rival in the first of a series of mayoral elections in Okinawa Prefecture.
For Okinawans, Biden offers little hope of shift on Futenma move
Some, however, say fears of spiraling U.S.-China tensions are likely to ease under the incoming administration.
Japan defense chief and Okinawa governor still at odds over U.S. base
Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi and Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki met Thursday to discuss the issue of relocating U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma within the prefecture.
Japan government and Okinawa remain at odds over U.S. base move
Okinawa's governor reiterated his opposition to the central government's relocation plan during his first meeting with the new chief Cabinet secretary.
Futenma base breakthrough continues to elude Okinawa governor
After two years in office, questions are being raised over whether Denny Tamaki can maintain his support given a lack of achievements.
Okinawa governor asks Suga for dialogue on U.S. base transfer
Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga in a meeting in Tokyo to hold a dialogue to resolve the issue of the controversial relocation of a U.S. military base within Okinawa Prefecture. The central and Okinawa governments have been locked in ...
U.S. alliance of 'unprecedented' importance, says Japan defense chief
In an interview, Nobuo Kishi said he wants to "further boost the alliance's deterrence and response capabilities" amid "an increasingly harsh national security environment."
Two U.S. bases in Okinawa on lockdown with 62 coronavirus cases confirmed
U.S. forces told the Okinawa government the cases were confirmed between Tuesday and Saturday at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and Camp Hansen.
