National | Regional Voices: Okinawa Feb 26, 2021
While government officials are alarmed at the provision for weapons use, no local Japanese fishing vessels travel near the Senkaku Islands nearest China.
National / Crime & Legal Feb 24, 2021
Top court says free land offer for Confucian temple was unconstitutional
The case, in Okinawa, is the third case in which the Supreme Court found a violation of the Constitution that bans religious organizations from receiving privileges from the state.
National Feb 12, 2021
U.S. drill off Okinawa involves special operations submarine
The drill is believed to have been designed for the defense of remote islands, in a warning against China's attempts to change the status quo by force.
Baseball / Japanese Baseball Feb 2, 2021
NPB spring training begins quietly in Japan amid coronavirus surge
Fans have been shut out of parks while all players, managers, coaches and staff had to undergo PCR testing before reporting to their respective camps.
Business / Economy | Regional Voices: Okinawa Jan 29, 2021
As COVID-19 compounds Okinawa's tourism woes, industry looks for a way out
An emergency system through which workers are temporarily seconded to companies so that they can return to their jobs once the economy is back on its feet has been proposed.
National | FYI Jan 28, 2021
'Japan’s Marine Corps': The nation's first responders for remote island defense
by Eric Johnston
The Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade was established in 2018 to respond to security situations that require faster mobilization of land, sea, and air forces.
Baseball / Japanese Baseball Jan 27, 2021
The Yomiuri Giants will set up a coronavirus testing clinic for pro baseball and J. League soccer teams holding preseason camps in Okinawa Prefecture, the Central League club said Wednesday. The center, intended to avoid burdening local medical facilities, will be open in the prefectural ...
National Jan 25, 2021
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.
National Jan 22, 2021
Okinawans and former North Korea abductees urge Biden to take initiative
The controversial relocation of a U.S. military base and the abduction of Japanese nationals by North Korea are issues that have rolled over from the Trump and Abe administrations.
National Jan 20, 2021
Okinawa issues state of emergency with medical system on 'verge of collapse'
The Okinawa government is calling on residents to refrain from going out for nonessential reasons until Feb. 7.
National Jan 18, 2021
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.
National Dec 29, 2020
The year-end and New Year's holiday period, which is normally the busiest season for the tourism industry, is now unprecedentedly quiet.