The typhoon was just north of the main island of Okinawa with maximum winds of 89 mph as of Friday afternoon, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Typhoon Saudel is moving away from Japan's southwestern regions of Amami and Okinawa. But the typhoon's impact is expected to ...

On September 4, the Japanese Supreme Court ruled that Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki is legally obligated to approve the relocation of a U.S. military base from the Okinawan district of Ginowan to ...

Rising prices and jobs eclipse the U.S. military presence as the top concern for voters heading into a closely contested ...

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Over 50 years have passed since the U.S. returned Okinawa to the Japanese administration, but complex feelings toward ...

For a quarter of a century, Okinawa has stood as a reminder of Japan’s defeat in World War II. Conquered by the U.S. in the last bloody battles of the war, it remained an American-occupied area even ...

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Incumbent Governor Denny Tamaki is known for his staunch anti-U.S. base sentiment. His re-election bid will ripple through the alliance and beyond.

If you’ve ever had the urge to hit up Google with the phrase “Where is Okinawa?,” you’re not alone. Despite being the site of a major World War II battle and an incredibly popular beach resort ...

A fishing trip through Japan takes an unexpected turn when local rules prevent the catch-and-cook experience he had planned.