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Okinawa stages peace march ahead of 50th anniversary of return to Japan

National May 14, 2022

Okinawa stages peace march ahead of 50th anniversary of return to Japan

by Yuki Yamaguchi

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.

50 years after handover, Okinawa more self-sufficient but U.S. base issue casts shadow

National | FOCUS May 12, 2022

50 years after handover, Okinawa more self-sufficient but U.S. base issue casts shadow

by Will Fee

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.

Okinawa urges Kishida to scrap plan to move U.S. base before key anniversary

National May 11, 2022

Okinawa urges Kishida to scrap plan to move U.S. base before key anniversary

The long-stalled plan to move the base has met strong opposition from a majority of Okinawa residents who want the base to be moved outside the prefecture entirely.

Okinawa urges dropping base transfer plan ahead of 50th return anniversary

National May 8, 2022

Okinawa urges dropping base transfer plan ahead of 50th return anniversary

Japan's security policy relies "too heavily" on Okinawa, Gov. Denny Tamaki said at a news conference on the proposals for "realizing a peaceful and prosperous Okinawa."

Chatan resort thriving as symbol of Okinawa’s growth, 50 years after reversion

National | Regional Voices: Okinawa May 2, 2022

Chatan resort thriving as symbol of Okinawa’s growth, 50 years after reversion

The town, home to the American Village commercial and entertainment complex, has seen its finances strengthen thanks in part to an increase in property tax revenue from inbound companies.

Russia warns Japan over joint military exercises with U.S.

National Apr 26, 2022

Russia warns Japan over joint military exercises with U.S.

by Jesse Johnson

A top official in Moscow said the country would take "retaliatory measures" if the MSDF and U.S. Navy expanded drills near Russian territory.

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.

South Korea and U.S. begin joint springtime military exercises

Asia Pacific Apr 18, 2022

South Korea and U.S. begin joint springtime military exercises

According to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nine-day exercises will be computer simulated and not involve field drills.

The unseen scars of those who kill via remote control

World Apr 17, 2022

The unseen scars of those who kill via remote control

by Dave Philipps

Capt. Kevin Larson was one of the best drone pilots in the U.S. Air Force. Yet as the job weighed on him and untold others, the military failed to recognize its full impact.

Tokyo beefs up intelligence-gathering after Russian subs test-fire cruise missiles in Sea of Japan

National Apr 15, 2022

Tokyo beefs up intelligence-gathering after Russian subs test-fire cruise missiles in Sea of Japan

by Jesse Johnson

The Russian submarines launched the advanced Kalibr cruise missiles — the same weapons used in Ukraine — from submerged positions, successfully hitting a target representing an enemy vessel.

Japan at crossroads as stage set for dramatic rethink of defense policy

National | ANALYSIS Apr 14, 2022

Japan at crossroads as stage set for dramatic rethink of defense policy

by Jesse Johnson

While a push by Abe to dispel taboos over nuclear weapons is unlikely to come to fruition, he may have laid the foundation for a change to Japan’s defense-oriented security strategy.

U.S. aircraft carrier deploys off Korean Peninsula amid tensions with North

Asia Pacific Apr 12, 2022

U.S. aircraft carrier deploys off Korean Peninsula amid tensions with North

This is the first time since 2017 that a carrier group has deployed to the waters between South Korea and Japan.

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