National Nov 9, 2020
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.
National Oct 11, 2020
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.
National / Politics Oct 9, 2020
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.
National Jul 14, 2020
U.S. bases in Okinawa report more COVID-19 cases, pushing total to 99
Japan and the U.S. are sharing info about infections, a top Japanese official has said, after outbreaks at military sites in Okinawa stoked anger in the prefecture.
National Jul 12, 2020
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.
National Jul 11, 2020
Dozens of COVID-19 infections detected at U.S. military facilities in Okinawa, governor says
by Jesse Johnson
The number was likely to top 50 and involve several facilities, including Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and Camp Hansen.
National Jul 10, 2020
Japan's top court rejects call to halt flights near U.S. Okinawa base
The court said Japan can't limit flights because it has no right to manage the air base under various security agreements.
National Apr 22, 2020
Okinawa conducts on-site probe over toxic spillage at Futenma base
Local governments in Okinawa Prefecture have conducted an on-site investigation into a spillage of toxic material at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in the city of Ginowan in the prefecture. The probe, also involving central government officials, was conducted Tuesday based on the Japan-U.S. ...
Editorials Dec 29, 2019
The government needs to assess whether the Futenma replacement project — with the substantial delays, cost overruns and local opposition — is still a viable project.
National Dec 26, 2019
Work on U.S. base at Henoko in Okinawa to cost nearly triple initial estimate
Building the replacement facility is now expected to cost ¥930 billion, far exceeding its initial ¥350 billion estimate, the Defense Ministry said Wednesday.
National Aug 30, 2019
Another window from U.S. military helicopter falls off, this time into sea off Okinawa
A local bureau of the Defense Ministry reported to the Okinawa Prefectural Government on Thursday that a window of a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter detached from the aircraft and fell into the sea. The part from the CH-53E large transport helicopter stationed at the U.S. ...
National Aug 14, 2019
University president seeks closure of U.S. base 15 years after helicopter crash on campus
Staff and students called for the closure of U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma on Tuesday, as they gathered to mark 15 years since a military helicopter from the base crashed on the campus at Okinawa International University. Both the Futenma base and the university ...