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50 years on, Okinawans glad to be part of Japan, but resent U.S. bases

National Apr 24, 2022

50 years on, Okinawans glad to be part of Japan, but resent U.S. bases

A poll has found that while most respondents expressed affinity for Japan and the U.S., local identity and the burden of American bases remain points of contention.

Kristopher Kwiatek: 'If you keep working hard, you'll end up somewhere pretty good'

People | 20 QUESTIONS Apr 24, 2022

Kristopher Kwiatek: 'If you keep working hard, you'll end up somewhere pretty good'

by Lance Henderstein

Most parents get involved with their child's schooling at an early age and back off as they get older. Principal Kristopher Kwiatek says, "stay involved."

U.S. Marines to take part in disaster drill on Okinawa's Ishigaki island

National Apr 23, 2022

U.S. Marines to take part in disaster drill on Okinawa's Ishigaki island

U.S. Marine officers taking part in the drill also may look into preparedness for potential conflicts on remote Japanese islands.

As Okinawa booster rollout lags, Kishida plans efforts to promote shots

National Apr 21, 2022

As Okinawa booster rollout lags, Kishida plans efforts to promote shots

The prime minister apparently believes that slow progress in vaccinations in Okinawa is behind its severe coronavirus situation, compared with other prefectures.

War experience from Okinawa expressed through song in Hiroshima

National Apr 19, 2022

War experience from Okinawa expressed through song in Hiroshima

Morihiro Nakamura sings his father's memories of fighting in Okinawa using the sanshin, a traditional instrument from the prefecture.

Okinawa increasingly hosting SDF in addition to U.S. troops

National Apr 19, 2022

Okinawa increasingly hosting SDF in addition to U.S. troops

The Japanese government is rushing to deploy SDF missile and coast-monitoring units in the prefecture amid growing tensions around the Senkaku Islands.

Awamori's evolution to become people's drink in Okinawa

Food & Drink Apr 19, 2022

Awamori's evolution to become people's drink in Okinawa

After Okinawa's May 1972 return to Japan following post-World War II occupation by the United States, there was a time when the existence of the drink was at risk.

U.S. Marine indicted over sexual assault of woman in Okinawa

National Apr 19, 2022

U.S. Marine indicted over sexual assault of woman in Okinawa

The alleged sexual assault "was taken extremely seriously and was aggressively investigated" by U.S. military law enforcement, a statement from the U.S. Marines said.

LDP money used to secure votes in 1968 poll in U.S.-ruled Okinawa

National Apr 18, 2022

LDP money used to secure votes in 1968 poll in U.S.-ruled Okinawa

Previously declassified diplomatic documents have shown the United States had urged the LDP in 1968 to help a conservative party in Okinawa financially.

Kantoku Teruya, ex-lawmaker from Okinawa, dies at 76

National Apr 16, 2022

Kantoku Teruya, ex-lawmaker from Okinawa, dies at 76

Teruya became known as a leading expert on Okinawa issues due to his restless efforts to reduce the prefecture's burden of hosting a number of U.S. bases.

Japan looks to avoid another quasi-emergency as potential seventh COVID wave looms

National Apr 13, 2022

Japan looks to avoid another quasi-emergency as potential seventh COVID wave looms

Ahead of the Golden Week holiday period, the government is concerned that if Okinawa is hit with a fresh infection wave, the virus will spread nationwide once again.

Journalist stands by his decision to expose secret pact over Okinawa's 1972 return

National Apr 6, 2022

Journalist stands by his decision to expose secret pact over Okinawa's 1972 return

The report by Takichi Nishiyama led to his arrest for illegally obtaining copies of confidential cables suggesting Japan secretly promised to bear $4 million in costs.

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