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OKINAWA SC

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 3, 2022
Russian warships travel between far-flung Okinawan islands
The announcement was the first time that Japan's Defense Ministry revealed that Russian Navy vessels had passed through the waterway between Yonaguni and Iriomote Islands.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 3, 2022
Tropical storm Aere curving toward Kyushu after passing over Okinawa
The storm is expected to move north in the East China Sea through Monday before making a gradual eastward shift, with a landfall in Kyushu possible on Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 1, 2022
Tropical storm set to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Okinawa
The weather agency warned of the risk of landslides, flooding and high waves across wide areas, adding that Okinawa could see severe wind gusts, thunderstorms and tornadoes.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Jun 27, 2022
Okinawa farmers, once finding wealth in pineapples, search for successors
Some people, including teachers, actually quit their jobs and started growing pineapples, such was the wealth to be gained from farming the crop.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 23, 2022
Okinawa marks 77th anniversary of major World War II ground battle
Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki said Russia's invasion of Ukraine evoked memories of the conflict in the prefecture, while pledging to work to abolish nuclear weapons and renounce war.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 19, 2022
Base opponents in a bind as SDF troops put down roots on far-flung Okinawan island
Residents say the boost to the economy has made it hard to voice concerns over the troops' presence.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 12, 2022
Okinawa governor announces re-election bid
Denny Tamaki made clear at a news conference his continued opposition to the controversial relocation of Air Station Futenma within the prefecture.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 31, 2022
More regional airports in Japan to accept entrants from abroad
At present, international flights are limited to five airports in Japan — Haneda, Narita, Kansai, Chubu and Fukuoka — as part of COVID-19 restrictions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
May 30, 2022
How ¥54 billion in cash was taken to Okinawa ahead of reversion
The operation took two days — moving 80 containers on May 2 and another 81 containers the following day — to move all the cash to the Bank of Japan's Naha vault.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 24, 2022
One country, two systems: One lawmaker's vision for the 'Nation of Okinawa'
The late Kosuke Uehara wrote his ideas in the 1990s, when many Japanese people were drawing their attention to continuing hardships faced by people in Okinawa.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
May 16, 2022
Keeping history alive, Okinawa group tells of wartime student nurses
In the pitch darkness of Nunumachi Gama, 16- and 17-year-old girls were forced to work as student nurses during the Battle of Okinawa, 77 years ago.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 16, 2022
Biracial Okinawans begin to find voice amid tensions over U.S. bases
'We hadn't raised our voices because we were afraid, but it's important for us to speak up so people recognize us,' said Minako Toguchi.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 15, 2022
Tourism and logistics: Okinawa's latest plan to boost its economy
Under its latest economic plan, Okinawa aims to raise its gross prefectural product from u00a54.1 trillion in fiscal 2020 to u00a55.7 trillion by 2031 and reduce its jobless rate from 3.6% to 2.5%.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 15, 2022
Okinawa marks 50 years since reversion from U.S. rule
Okinawa continues to shoulder the bulk of U.S. bases in the country despite its long-stated hope of becoming 'a peaceful island free of military bases.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / Longform
May 15, 2022
Documenting Okinawa's changing identity over the past half century
A photographer captures the changes that have taken place in the archipelago since it was returned to Japan 50 years ago.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 14, 2022
Okinawa stages peace march ahead of 50th anniversary of return to Japan
Under rainy skies, many participants were seen wearing headbands with the message 'Okinawa without bases,' a dream shared by residents when the prefecture was returned to Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 13, 2022
50 years after Okinawa’s return, fears of conflict over Taiwan now a top concern
In the months and weeks ahead of the Sunday anniversary, a chorus of top officials have stressed how any Taiwan conflict would also be an emergency for Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 13, 2022
On Okinawa's Miyako Island, residents cast a wary eye toward China
Missiles deployed there, meant to target Chinese ships sailing in and out the Western Pacific, are the closest such weapons Japan has to China.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 13, 2022
Heavy rain forecast across much of Japan, including Tokyo
Some places in the capital region may experience torrential rain of up to 30 to 50 millimeters per hour, which could result in flooded roads.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 12, 2022
50 years after handover, Okinawa more self-sufficient but U.S. base issue casts shadow
Former governor says the prefecture has come on leaps and bounds since reversion to Japan in 1972, but the question of bases has seen little progress.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Human bone-like objects found at Nippon Steel plant’s molten iron pot, with one worker missing
Police believe it’s highly possible that human bones found in a molten iron pot at Nippon Steel's Oita factory belong to a missing male employee.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Man suspected of using smart glasses to cheat on Waseda University exams
The Waseda University campus in Tokyo. An 18-year-old male test-taker is suspected of using smart glasses to cheat during the university's entrance exam.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound.
Who’s toughest on China? Biden’s tariff tactic ups ante as election looms.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about new actions to protect American workers and businesses from China's "unfair" trade practices, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Tuesday.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Ishin struggles to set itself apart from other parties
Nippon Ishin no Kai Secretary-General Fumitake Fujita (right) speaks beside Yui Kanazawa, the party's candidate in the Tokyo 15th district by-election on April 28. Nippon Ishin lost in this by-election as well as another in Nagasaki held on the same day.

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