Okinawa

Japanese protesters call for US military to be evicted
Increasingly hostile relations between Washington and Beijing have dialed up the urgency of Okinawan protesters’ demands
May 14, 2023 21:58
Japan confirms death of Yu-Gi-Oh creator
Rescuers found Kazuki Takahashi’s body off the coast of Okinawa
Jul 7, 2022 20:02
Okinawans ‘shocked’ & demand transparency after Covid-19 outbreaks at US bases increase Japanese prefecture’s case toll by 40%
Dozens of US troops at two bases on the Japanese island of Okinawa have been confirmed infected with the coronavirus. Local authorities demanded transparency from the Pentagon, and an adequate response to the massive outbreak.
Jul 11, 2020 22:48
Japan asks US troops to behave, not ‘cause anxiety’ after marine kills local girlfriend & self
Japanese officials are imploring their American counterparts to control their soldiers’ behavior at the Okinawa base after a US marine reportedly murdered his Japanese girlfriend – the latest in a rash of US-on-Japanese crime.
Apr 17, 2019 00:46
US sailor involved in apparent murder-suicide in Okinawa
A US sailor stationed in Okinawa was found dead next to a local woman after an apparent murder-suicide, Japanese officials reported. The small southern island hosts roughly half of all American troops in Japan.
Apr 13, 2019 12:21
Japan’s Abe says US military base to be relocated regardless of referendum results
Tokyo will proceed with its controversial plan to expand the US military presence in the city of Nago on the southwestern island of Okinawa, despite residents overwhelmingly voting against it.
Feb 25, 2019 12:38

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