Japan’s rapid military build-up a worry for Okinawans, governor says

Japan’s rapid military build-up is worrying residents of the Okinawa islands close to Taiwan, their governor said Thursday, ...

Japan protests sex assault cases involving U.S. military on Okinawa

Japan’s government protested Friday to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo over at least two sexual assault cases involving American ...
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Okinawa Marine Corps Air Station Relocation Challenge Moves Forward After Japan Court Ruling

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Japanese Supreme Court has ruled that three plaintiffs have standing to continue their lawsuit challenging the Japanese ...
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Marines extend Reaper deployment at Okinawa air base, Japanese officials say

The Marine Corps plans to keep a group of MQ-9A Reaper drones on Okinawa indefinitely beyond their original yearlong deployment, according to Japan’s Ministry of Defense. Fewer than six of the ...
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Japan halts Osprey flights on Okinawa during exercise with Marine Corps

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Japan’s army will not fly its V-22 Ospreys to Okinawa during the ongoing Iron Fist exercise with the U.S. Marine Corps, according to the Japan Ground Staff. The Japan Ground ...
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1,500 U.S. Marines and Japanese Troops to Train on First Island Chain Defense Next Month

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members with 1st Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, approach the beach in amphibious assault vehicles during a bilateral amphibious landing display in support of ...
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Protests over Japan-US military drills in Okinawa expose domestic rifts

While Japan's defence minister has condemned the protests, a governor says the US military presence places a huge burden on Okinawa Protests that disrupted a major Japan-US military exercise in ...
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How an Election in Okinawa Will Impact East Asian Security

Incumbent Governor Denny Tamaki is known for his staunch anti-U.S. base sentiment. His re-election bid will ripple through ...
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Japan-based U.S. Marines Test Attack Drones, Hone Autonomous Capabilities

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force prepare to receive a drone during the Marine Corps Attack Drone Competition on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 9, 2025. US Marine Corps photo ...
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80 Years Later, Okinawa Remains Haunted by the Ghosts of War

A local teacher explains to school students about the collective suicides during the Battle of Okinawa. Credit: Cristian Martini Grimaldi In the Kerama Islands, just off the coast of Okinawa ...
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Experts warn moving Marines away from Okinawa would play into China’s hands

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Okinawa Marine Corps Air Station Relocation Challenge Moves Forward After Japan Court Ruling

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Headquarter and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Installation Pacific, execute refueling operations, on ...