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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 11, 2022
Futenma base biggest issue in Okinawa governor race
The Japanese government is working to move the Futenma base, now in a congested area in Ginowan, to the Henoko coastal district in the city of Nago.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Aug 8, 2022
Political newcomer Sanseito making waves in Okinawa elections
Sanseito, which has strong conservative policies, was formed in 2020 under the slogan, “There is no party we want to vote for, so we are creating one ourselves from scratch.”
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 5, 2022
Fallout from Taiwan visit looms large over Pelosi’s meeting with Kishida
At a news conference following the meeting, Pelosi was defiant in asserting the right of U.S. officials to visit their Asia-Pacific allies — including Taiwan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 1, 2022
Japan diving shop apologizes after customers pose on sunken U.S. warship
Divers in Okinawa were seen posing on the remains of the USS Emmons, an American destroyer sunk during a Japanese kamikaze attack.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 26, 2022
China sends drone on solo mission near key Okinawan waterway for first time
The Japanese Defense Ministry said it scrambled fighter jets to monitor the drone, which did not violate the country's territorial airspace.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2022
Local governments rush to deal with COVID-19 surge
Local governments in Japan are ramping up efforts to deal with surging cases of the BA.5 omicron variant of COVID-19.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 22, 2022
Number of severely ill COVID-19 patients surges in Japan
Hospital beds for coronavirus patients are increasingly being occupied, prompting an expert to say that it is wrong to think that omicron does not cause serious symptoms.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 20, 2022
Upper House defeat in Okinawa a blow to ruling LDP ahead of gubernatorial race
In September, the LDP will challenge Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki, who strongly opposes the government's project to relocate U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma within the prefecture.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 19, 2022
Dozens of sea turtles stabbed to death off Japan island
Between 30 to 50 green sea turtles were found dead or dying, with stab wounds on their necks and elsewhere, on a beach in remote Kumejima island.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Jul 18, 2022
As pandemic compounds summer heat, Okinawa students call for better cooling
A male student, who serves as the head of the student body association at a prefecture-run high school, had received 961 responses to questions on the issue between mid- and late-June.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 18, 2022
Japan looks to balance no COVID restrictions with growing strain on hospitals
The government is facing a two-pronged challenge of preventing the medical system from being overwhelmed while at the same time keeping society running as normal.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jul 7, 2022
Author of manga 'Yu-Gi-Oh!' Kazuki Takahashi found dead in Okinawa
Takahashi's works are hugely popular at home and abroad, with his manga turned into a television series, movies and card games.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 4, 2022
Upper House election seen as precursor to key Okinawa governor race
Okinawa Prefecture is in the middle of a year full of key elections, with the anti-base movement having been put on the back foot due to defeats and disorganization.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Jul 4, 2022
As war in Ukraine heightens Taiwan fears, anxiety is stoked in Okinawa
Residents wonder what will happen to Yonaguni and other Japanese islands in the vicinity if and when China, now a military superpower, tries to unite with Taiwan — possibly by force.
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.
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.

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